Access to InformationCOVID-19Democratic RightsFUNDAMENTAL FREEDOMS CCLA to Federal Attorney General and Federal Governor General I am writing about the failure of Canada to disclose its Governor in Council orders…Michael BryantMarch 26, 2020
COVID-19Democratic RightsFUNDAMENTAL FREEDOMS Emergency Powers and Transparency For civil libertarians, invoking emergency legislation is usually considered no-no. As a civil rights watchdog…Cara ZwibelMarch 25, 2020
COVID-19Democratic RightsFUNDAMENTAL FREEDOMS Balancing Public Health with the Rights of Canadians CCLA speaks to various media outlets across the country to discuss the importance of upholding…CCLAMarch 19, 2020
Democratic RightsElection FinanceFUNDAMENTAL FREEDOMSPolitical Advertising A Chilly Climate for Free Speech This Election Season An election is a time when we should be encouraging debate and discussion from all…Cara ZwibelAugust 20, 2019
CRIMINAL JUSTICEDemocratic RightsFair Trial, Due Process & SentencingFUNDAMENTAL FREEDOMS CCLA to Ottawa: Call an SCC Reference Of the many tools at the disposal of a government in times of profound uncertainty,…Michael BryantFebruary 23, 2019
Democratic RightsFUNDAMENTAL FREEDOMSVoting Rights A Victory For Democratic Rights At The Supreme Court Today, the Supreme Court of Canada has released its long awaited decision in Frank v Canada, striking provisions…CCLAJanuary 11, 2019
Democratic RightsElection FinanceFUNDAMENTAL FREEDOMSPolitical AdvertisingVoting Rights Federal Government’s Election Reforms Fall Short Yesterday, the government passed sweeping new legislation that will govern the 2019 federal election. Many…CCLADecember 11, 2018
Democratic RightsFUNDAMENTAL FREEDOMS Contact Your MPP to Stop the Misuse of the Notwithstanding Clause Urge your MPP to vote against the Ontario government’s proposed usage of the notwithstanding clause.CCLASeptember 12, 2018
Democratic RightsElection FinanceFUNDAMENTAL FREEDOMSPolitical AdvertisingVoting Rights CCLA Highlights Concerns With Bill C-76: Elections Modernization Act CCLA’s Director of Fundamental Freedoms Cara Zwibel appeared before the House of Commons Standing Committee…CCLAJune 8, 2018
Voting Rights CCLA Fights to Protect The Right to Vote Today, CCLA is appearing before the Supreme Court in Frank v Canada to defend the…CCLAMarch 21, 2018