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Civil Liberties Alerts Conditions of Confinement CRIMINAL JUSTICE Presumption of Innocence Right to Reasonable Bail

Bail and Bill C-14

No government should be able to grant itself immunity for intentional wrongdoing. Government accountability and…

Shakir RahimAugust 12, 2026

CRIMINAL JUSTICE Fair Trial Rights Police Powers, Use of Force & Police Accountability Police Transparency, Oversight & Accountability

Supreme Court Affirms Robust Duty to Disclose Police Misconduct Information in McKee

On June 26, 2026, the Supreme Court of Canada released its judgment in EPS v.…

Shakir RahimJuly 14, 2026

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

CCLA Testifies before Senate on Bill C-16

On June 15, 2026, the Director of the Criminal Justice Program, Shakir Rahim, testified on…

CCLAJune 19, 2026

Constitutional Remedies EQUALITY Notwithstanding Clause Youth

CCLA Intervenes at the Supreme Court in Canada’s First Anti-Trans Legislation Case

The Canadian Civil Liberties Association (CCLA) has filed its intervention factum in Saskatchewan v. UR…

CCLAJune 10, 2026

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

CCLA Urges MPs to Adopt Senate Amendments to Bill C-14 on Bail Reform

The Canadian Civil Liberties Association urges the House of Commons to adopt the amendments passed…

Shakir RahimJune 2, 2026

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

CCLA Remarks On Bill C-14 Restricting Bail

On April 22, 2026, Shakir Rahim, Director of the Criminal Justice Program, testified on Bill…

Shakir RahimMay 7, 2026

CRIMINAL JUSTICE EQUALITY FUNDAMENTAL FREEDOMS PRESS RELEASES PRIVACY

CCLA Congratulates Justice Louise Arbour on Her Appointment as Canada’s Next Governor-General

The Canadian Civil Liberties Association congratulates Justice Louise Arbour on her appointment as Canada’s next…

CCLAMay 6, 2026

CRIMINAL JUSTICE EQUALITY FUNDAMENTAL FREEDOMS Refugees & Immigration Surveillance & Privacy

Key UN Body Issues Stark Assessment of Bill C-12 Immigration Reforms and a General Erosion of Human Rights in Canada

As Bill C-12 is set to receive its final consideration in Parliament, the United Nations…

TamirMarch 24, 2026

CRIMINAL JUSTICE PRIVACY Reasonable Expectations of Privacy Unreasonable Search & Seizure

SCC releases judgement in Singer, expanding police ability to enter people’s yards

The Supreme Court of Canada issued its decision in R v Singer, 2026 SCC 8,…

TamirMarch 23, 2026

CRIMINAL JUSTICE Fair Trial, Due Process & Sentencing PRESS RELEASES Presumption of Innocence

CCLA Condemns Premier’s Challenge to Judicial Independence in Zameer Case

Shakir Rahim, Director of the Criminal Justice Program, made the following statement: "Respect for judicial…

CCLAMarch 19, 2026

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Bail and Bill C-14

Supreme Court Affirms Robust Duty to Disclose Police Misconduct Information in McKee

CCLA Testifies before Senate on Bill C-16

CCLA Intervenes at the Supreme Court in Canada’s First Anti-Trans Legislation Case

CCLA Urges MPs to Adopt Senate Amendments to Bill C-14 on Bail Reform

CCLA Remarks On Bill C-14 Restricting Bail

CCLA Congratulates Justice Louise Arbour on Her Appointment as Canada’s Next Governor-General

Key UN Body Issues Stark Assessment of Bill C-12 Immigration Reforms and a General Erosion of Human Rights in Canada

SCC releases judgement in Singer, expanding police ability to enter people’s yards

CCLA Condemns Premier’s Challenge to Judicial Independence in Zameer Case

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