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Fighting Compelled Political Speech Freedom of Expression FUNDAMENTAL FREEDOMS

Carbon Tax “Notice” Requirement is Provincial Government Propaganda, Plain and Simple

Forcing an opinion on someone, or putting words in their mouth, is a violation of…

Cara ZwibelApril 15, 2019

Freedom of the Press FUNDAMENTAL FREEDOMS Protecting Journalists

Statement on Julian Assange’s Detention by CCLA And INCLO Members

The undersigned members of the International Network of Civil Liberties Organizations (INCLO) express concern over…

CCLAApril 15, 2019

Criminal Prohibitions on Speech Freedom of Expression FUNDAMENTAL FREEDOMS

Letter to Quebec Minister of Justice Regarding Child Pornography Prosecution Against Author/Editor

Cara ZwibelApril 12, 2019

Letter to Prime Minister Regarding Refugee Measures in Budget Bill

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Freedom of Expression FUNDAMENTAL FREEDOMS Right to Protest

Young Voices, Youth Activism, and Social Change

In these days of heavy-handed rhetoric from our leaders and political infighting, it is easy…

Cara ZwibelApril 11, 2019

CRIMINAL JUSTICE Disability EQUALITY Fair Trial, Due Process & Sentencing Not Criminally Responsible

Sex Offender Registries That Discriminate Against Those With Mental Illness Offend Charter Equality Guarantee

Ontario’s highest court handed advocates a significant victory today, finding that the sex offender registration…

Cara ZwibelApril 4, 2019

Activists Protesting Peacefully in the street

Freedom of Expression FUNDAMENTAL FREEDOMS Right to Protest

Student Walkouts: You’ve Got The Power, We’ve Got Your Back.

We are writing about the student walkout planned for Thursday, April 4, 2019, at public…

Cara ZwibelApril 3, 2019

CRIMINAL JUSTICE Fair Trial, Due Process & Sentencing Right to Reasonable Bail

CCLA at the Supreme Court: A Momentous Bail Decision for Automatic Reviews of Detention

In R. v. Myers, the Supreme Court was tasked with interpreting a somewhat obscure Criminal…

Guest AuthorMarch 29, 2019

Conditions of Confinement CRIMINAL JUSTICE Disability EQUALITY Fighting Solitary Confinement MAJOR CASES & REPORTS PRESS RELEASES Prisons, Jails & Community Supervision Youth

End to Solitary Confinement as We Know It

In an extraordinary decision, the Ontario Court of Appeal has ordered an end to prolonged…

CCLAMarch 28, 2019

Freedom of Expression FUNDAMENTAL FREEDOMS MAJOR CASES & REPORTS Police Powers, Use of Force & Police Accountability Right to Protest

CCLA at The Supreme Court: When Can The Police Arrest You to ‘Protect’ You?

How far can police officers go when initiating a “protective” arrest? Can innocent protestors be…

Guest AuthorMarch 21, 2019

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