Democratic RightsFUNDAMENTAL FREEDOMS CCLA Sounds Alarm on Quebec’s Bill 1 The director of our Fundamental Freedoms program, Anaïs Bussières McNicoll, appeared before a parliamentary committee…CCLAFebruary 5, 2026
Democratic RightsFUNDAMENTAL FREEDOMSPRESS RELEASES CCLA at the Supreme Court of Canada to Protect People’s Constitutional Right to Reasonable Administrative Decisions The CCLA is at the Supreme Court of Canada this morning to present its oral…CCLAJanuary 15, 2026
Democratic RightsFUNDAMENTAL FREEDOMSVoting Rights CCLA Defending the Right to Vote at the Quebec Court of Appeal Every citizen has a constitutional right to participate in elections in which their vote is…Anaïs Bussières McNicollNovember 19, 2025
Political AdvertisingPRIVACYPrivacy Law Reform CCLA calls for removal of political party privacy exemptions from Bill C-4 On June 18, 2025, the Canadian Civil Liberties Association sent an open letter to members…Tamir IsraelJune 18, 2025
Democratic RightsFUNDAMENTAL FREEDOMS CCLA Reacts to Quebec Superior Court Decision Upholding Freeze on Provincial Electoral Map Until Next Election On May 29, 2025, the Quebec Superior Court upheld the constitutionality of the freeze on…Anaïs Bussières McNicollMay 30, 2025
FUNDAMENTAL FREEDOMSPRESS RELEASESVoting Rights CCLA Welcomes Elections Canada’s Decision to Investigate Polling Station Issues in Nunavik MONTREAL - Anaïs Bussières McNicoll, Director of the Fundamental Freedoms Program at the Canadian Civil…CCLAMay 1, 2025
Democratic RightsFUNDAMENTAL FREEDOMSPRESS 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
Democratic RightsFUNDAMENTAL FREEDOMS CCLA Intervenes at the Quebec Superior Court to Defend the Right to Effective Representation Citizens’ votes should not be unduly diluted. Today, the Canadian Civil Liberties Association filed its…Anaïs Bussières McNicollApril 4, 2025
Election FinanceFUNDAMENTAL FREEDOMSPolitical AdvertisingVoting Rights CCLA Before the SCC to Defend Democratic Rights Now more than ever, it is crucial for voters to be able to exercise their…Anaïs Bussières McNicollMay 22, 2024
Democratic RightsFUNDAMENTAL FREEDOMS CCLA intervenes on parliamentary privilege and democracy CCLA is intervening in a motion on Parliamentary privilege and when courts may review decisions…CCLAFebruary 22, 2024