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Freedom of Expression FUNDAMENTAL FREEDOMS Right to Protest

The Trouble With Toronto’s Proposed Bubble Zone Bylaw

The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms just celebrated its 43rd anniversary. On this occasion,…

Anaïs Bussières McNicollApril 19, 2025

Conditions of Confinement CRIMINAL JUSTICE Fair Trial, Due Process & Sentencing Habeas Corpus Prisons, Jails & Community Supervision Solitary Confinement

CCLA Intervening before Supreme Court to Protect Habeas Corpus

The CCLA will appear as an intervenor before the Supreme Court of Canada in AGC…

Shakir RahimApril 17, 2025

Disability EQUALITY FUNDAMENTAL FREEDOMS Life, Liberty & Security PRESS RELEASES

CCLA strongly opposes Alberta’s proposed forced treatment law

TORONTO — Harini Sivalingam, Director of the Equality Program of the Canadian Civil Liberties Association (CCLA),…

Harini SivalangamApril 15, 2025

Democratic Rights FUNDAMENTAL FREEDOMS PRESS RELEASES

CCLA to Defend Canadians’ Mobility Rights at Supreme Court

TORONTO, April 15, 2025 – The Canadian Civil Liberties Association (CCLA) will appear at the…

Anaïs Bussières McNicollApril 15, 2025

FUNDAMENTAL FREEDOMS Notwithstanding Clause PRESS RELEASES

Federal Election: CCLA Leads Joint Call for a Public Consultation on the Notwithstanding Clause

TORONTO - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Federal Leaders Must Commit to Protecting People of Canada’s Rights…

Anaïs Bussières McNicollApril 8, 2025

EQUALITY Freedom of Expression FUNDAMENTAL FREEDOMS Race, Religion & Ethnicity

CCLA on The Advocates’ Society’s Recent Decision

TORONTO - Read here CCLA's letter to The Advocates' Society on their decision to rescind…

CCLAApril 4, 2025

Conditions of Confinement CRIMINAL JUSTICE PRESS RELEASES Prisons, Jails & Community Supervision

CCLA Reacts to Maplehurst

TORONTO — Shakir Rahim, Director of Criminal Justice at the Canadian Civil Liberties Association, made…

CCLAApril 4, 2025

Democratic Rights FUNDAMENTAL FREEDOMS

CCLA Intervenes at the Quebec Superior Court to Defend the Right to Effective Representation

Citizens’ votes should not be unduly diluted. Today, the Canadian Civil Liberties Association filed its…

Anaïs Bussières McNicollApril 4, 2025

CRIMINAL JUSTICE Fair Trial Rights Fair Trial, Due Process & Sentencing

CCLA intervening before Supreme Court in McKee to protect fair trial rights

The CCLA has been granted leave to intervene before the Supreme Court of Canada in…

Shakir RahimApril 2, 2025

Freedom of Religion FUNDAMENTAL FREEDOMS Life, Liberty & Security

CCLA Granted Leave to Intervene in BC Case on Medical Assistance in Dying and Freedom of Religion

The Canadian Civil Liberties Association (CCLA) has been granted leave to intervene in Gaye O’Neill…

Anaïs Bussières McNicollApril 1, 2025

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