Arbitrary DetentionEQUALITYPolice Powers, Use of Force & Police AccountabilityPRIVACYRace, Religion & EthnicityReasonable Expectations of PrivacySearch & Seizure CCLA at the Supreme Court: The Worst Carding Case in Canadian History? On Friday May 31st, the Supreme Court of Canada is going to release its decision…Noa Mendelsohn AvivMay 30, 2019
EQUALITYFreedom of ReligionFUNDAMENTAL FREEDOMSWomen An Even Bigger Victory for Equality, Abortion, and the Rights of Vulnerable Patients The Court of Appeal for Ontario has ruled in favour of vulnerable patients and their…CCLAMay 15, 2019
EQUALITYFreedom of ReligionFUNDAMENTAL FREEDOMSWomen Access to Abortion, Dying with Dignity, and More Upheld by Ontario Court of Appeal Doctors in Ontario will not be required to personally perform abortions, medical assistance in dying,…Noa Mendelsohn AvivMay 15, 2019
EQUALITYRefugees & Immigration CCLA at the Supreme Court: When the Immigration Act Meets Habeas Corpus The right to habeas corpus is a centuries-old remedy intended to protect individuals from “wrongful…Noa Mendelsohn AvivMay 10, 2019
Conditions of ConfinementCRIMINAL JUSTICEDisabilityEQUALITYFighting Solitary ConfinementMAJOR CASES & REPORTSPrisons, Jails & Community SupervisionYouth Solitary confinement is no joking matter – and the courts are not amused – AGAIN! The Ontario Court of Appeal has once more handed down a scathing decision to the…Noa Mendelsohn AvivApril 29, 2019
EQUALITYRefugees & Immigration What Do Justin Trudeau and Stephen Harper Have in Common? The federal government is trying to roll back significant protections for refugees in an underhanded…Noa Mendelsohn AvivApril 26, 2019
Ontario Court of Appeals on Federal Governments Second Request for an Extension on Solitary Confinement /wp-content/uploads/2021/06/2019-04-26-ONCA-decision-on-2nd-extension-of-ONSC-decision.pdf
Letter to Prime Minister Regarding Refugee Measures in Budget Bill /wp-content/uploads/2021/06/2019-04-11_letter_to_pm_re_refugee_measure_in_budget-1_2.pdf
CRIMINAL JUSTICEDisabilityEQUALITYFair Trial, Due Process & SentencingNot 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
Conditions of ConfinementCRIMINAL JUSTICEDisabilityEQUALITYFighting Solitary ConfinementMAJOR CASES & REPORTSPRESS RELEASESPrisons, Jails & Community SupervisionYouth 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