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Below is a list of all our latest updates, issues, briefs and activities.

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Democratic Rights PRESS RELEASES

CCLA Statement on Ford’s Extraordinary Use of the Notwithstanding Clause

The notwithstanding clause was designed to be a democratic safety valve, not a brazen power…

CCLAJune 9, 2021

CRIMINAL JUSTICE Prisons, Jails & Community Supervision Solitary Confinement

CCLA on Ontario’s Proposed Changes to Regulations Governing Solitary Confinement

On June 4, 2021, the CCLA made submissions to the Ontario Ministry of the Solicitor…

CCLAJune 9, 2021

Democratic Rights Election Finance PRESS RELEASES

Ontario Superior Court Strikes Down Third Party Spending Limits

The Canadian Civil Liberties Association (CCLA) is celebrating another decisive win in Ontario Superior Court.…

CCLAJune 8, 2021

COVID-19 FUNDAMENTAL FREEDOMS Mobility

Letter to Nunavut re: Travel and Self-Isolation Requirements

At the outset of the pandemic, when much was unknown, governments took a number of…

Cara ZwibelJune 7, 2021

Artificial Intelligence PRIVACY Privacy Law Reform

CCLA contributes to consultations on Ontario’s AI Framework

CCLA was pleased to have the opportunity to participate in the Ontario government's consultation on…

Brenda McPhailJune 4, 2021

NB Abortion Rights PRESS RELEASES Women

CCLA Wins First Round of Abortion Challenge In New Brunswick

The Canadian Civil Liberties Association has begun the process of taking New Brunswick to court…

CCLAJune 1, 2021

COVID-19 EQUALITY MAJOR CASES & REPORTS Safe Shelters Socio-Economic Status

City of Toronto Progress Reports on Homeless Shelters

Weekly Progress Reports, published by the City of Toronto, detailing the capacity, occupancy, and other…

CCLAMay 31, 2021

CRIMINAL JUSTICE Criminal Records & Collateral Consequences Criminal Records & Police Record Checks

CCLA Criminal Record Survey

Do you have a criminal record or police record? Have you tried to get a…

CCLAMay 31, 2021

COVID-19 Freedom of Expression FUNDAMENTAL FREEDOMS PRESS RELEASES Right to Protest

CCLA to Challenge Nova Scotia’s Protest Injunction

The Canadian Civil Liberties Association (CCLA) will challenge the Government of Nova Scotia’s exceptionally broad injunction limiting…

CCLAMay 28, 2021

CRIMINAL JUSTICE Decriminalization EQUALITY Police Powers, Use of Force & Police Accountability PRIVACY Unreasonable Search & Seizure Women

CCLA’s Submissions on Bill 251

On May 13, 2021, the CCLA provided written submissions on Ontario’s Bill 251, the Combating…

Abby DeshmanMay 20, 2021

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