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Constitutional Remedies CRIMINAL JUSTICE Criminal Records & Collateral Consequences

Supreme Court Affirms State Can Face Damages for Passing Legislation that Violates Charter

On July 19, 2024, the Supreme Court of Canada released its decision in Canada (Attorney…

Shakir RahimAugust 1, 2024

EQUALITY LGBTQ2S+

Canadian Civil Liberties Association Granted Leave to Intervene in Saskatchewan v UR Pride

TORONTO — Harini Sivalingam, Director of the Equality Program of the Canadian Civil Liberties Association, made…

CCLAJuly 29, 2024

CRIMINAL JUSTICE Freedom of the Press Open Courts

Supreme Court Affirms Importance of Open Court Principle in CBC v. Named Person

On June 7, 2024, the Supreme Court of Canada released their decision in Canadian Broadcasting…

Shakir RahimJuly 26, 2024

CRIMINAL JUSTICE EQUALITY PRESS RELEASES

CCLA granted leave to intervene at Supreme Court of Canada to Ensure Fairness and Impartiality at Inmates’ Disciplinary Hearings

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

CCLAJuly 23, 2024

FUNDAMENTAL FREEDOMS Mobility

Mobility Rights: CCLA Files Appellant’s Factum Before the Supreme Court of Canada in Constitutional Challenge of Interprovincial Travel Restrictions

Interprovincial travel restrictions infringe on the mobility rights of people residing in Canada. These mobility…

Anaïs Bussières McNicollJuly 22, 2024

Constitutional Remedies CRIMINAL JUSTICE PRESS RELEASES

CCLA Reacts to the Supreme Court of Canada

TORONTO — Today, the Supreme Court of Canada released its decision in Attorney General of Canada v.…

CCLAJuly 19, 2024

EDUCATION LGBTQ2S+PRESS RELEASES

European Court of Human Rights Rules That Termination of Trans Parent’s Foster Care Agreement Violates Family Rights in Russian Case

TORONTO — Harini Sivalingam, Director of Equality at the Canadian Civil Liberties Association, made the following statement:…

CCLAJuly 15, 2024

PRESS RELEASES

CCLA Granted Leave To Intervene in SCC Case To Uphold Statutory Appeal Rights in Adjudicative Decisions

TORONTO — The Canadian Civil Liberties Association has been granted leave to intervene at the…

CCLAJuly 4, 2024

Freedom of Expression FUNDAMENTAL FREEDOMS PRESS RELEASES Right to Protest

CCLA Reacts to the Ontario Superior Court of Justice’s Decision Ordering the Dismantlement of the Encampment Located on the University of Toronto’s Grounds

TORONTO — Anaïs Bussières McNicoll, Director of Fundamental Freedoms at the Canadian Civil Liberties Association, made the…

CCLAJuly 3, 2024

Freedom of Expression FUNDAMENTAL FREEDOMS PRESS RELEASES Right to Protest

Universities Should Not Sue Their Students for Speaking Their Minds

TORONTO - Anaïs Bussières McNicoll, Director of Fundamental Freedoms at the Canadian Civil Liberties Association,…

CCLAJuly 2, 2024

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