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Democratic Rights Freedom of Expression FUNDAMENTAL FREEDOMS Political Advertising Voting Rights

CCLA disappointed to see Ontario election ad restrictions upheld

On December 3, 2021, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice upheld the constitutionality of recent…

Cara ZwibelDecember 8, 2021

EQUALITY LGBTQ2S+Women

CCLA opposes Quebec’s Anti-Trans and Anti-Choice Bill 2 on Family Law

CCLA filed its submissions opposing Quebec Bill 2, on the grounds that the Bill outs…

Noa Mendelsohn AvivDecember 3, 2021

MAJOR CASES & REPORTS PRESS RELEASES

Youth in detention deserve better education: CCLA Research Report

CCLA’s report concludes that there are significant differences in the quality and quantity of formal…

CCLANovember 30, 2021

Democratic Rights Election Finance Freedom of Expression FUNDAMENTAL FREEDOMS Political Advertising Voting Rights

CCLA makes its case against Ontario’s third party advertising restrictions

On November 22, 2021, the Ontario Superior Court will hear arguments in the Working Families…

Cara ZwibelNovember 18, 2021

Face Surveillance PRIVACY Surveillance & Technology

CCLA and Privacy International collaborate on submissions regarding facial recognition guidelines for police agencies

The proposed OPC guidance on police use of FRT technology can help ensure police agencies’…

Brenda McPhailNovember 17, 2021

CRIMINAL JUSTICE Criminal Records & Collateral Consequences

CCLA joins over 60 civil society organizations to call for criminal record reform

On November 17, the CCLA joined with dozens of other organizations to urge the federal…

CCLANovember 17, 2021

CCPA (Bill C-11)PRIVACY Privacy Law Reform

Bill C-11 was the gift that needed returning

Sometimes a long-awaited gift that arrives wrapped in sparkly paper disappoints when it is opened.…

Brenda McPhailNovember 16, 2021

COVID-19 Disability FUNDAMENTAL FREEDOMS Vaccine Passports

CCLA to Minister: Choosing not to be vaccinated should not disentitle you from employment insurance

CCLA has written to Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion, Carla Qualtrough, urging…

Cara ZwibelNovember 2, 2021

Defamation Disability EQUALITY Freedom of Expression FUNDAMENTAL FREEDOMS

Offensive Comedy ≠ Discrimination

The Supreme Court of Canada has released its decision in Ward v. Commission des droits…

Cara ZwibelOctober 29, 2021

EDUCATION PRESS RELEASES

CCLA is thrilled to announce The Law Foundation of Ontario has awarded CCLET core funding through its Catalyst Grant

CCLA and CCLET are incredibly grateful to The Law Foundation of Ontario for generously supporting our…

CCLAOctober 28, 2021

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