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CRIMINAL JUSTICE PRESS RELEASES

Statement on Premier Ford’s Alarming Remarks on Judicial Independence

TORONTO — Shakir Rahim, Director of the Criminal Justice Program (CCLA), made the following statement: Premier…

CCLAApril 30, 2025

EQUALITY LGBTQ2S+

CCLA welcomes decision on gender affirming healthcare funding in Ontario

CCLA welcomes the decision of the Court of Appeal for Ontario in OHIP v KS confirming that…

Harini SivalangamApril 23, 2025

CRIMINAL JUSTICE Notwithstanding Clause PRESS RELEASES

Statement on Proposed Use of Notwithstanding Clause in Run-Up to Federal Election

TORONTO — Shakir Rahim, Director of the Criminal Justice Program (CCLA), made the following statement: The…

CCLAApril 23, 2025

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

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