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-19 & Law EnforcementMobilitySafe Shelters CCLA to NS Minister of Municipal Affairs & Housing: What’s Your Plan? We are writing regarding the Direction under a Declared State of Emergency that you recently…Cara ZwibelMarch 24, 2020
Freedom of ExpressionFUNDAMENTAL FREEDOMSRegulation of Online Expression Misinformation: Is it Time For Social Media Distancing? The pursuit of the truth today is not an academic or recreational exercise – we…Cara ZwibelMarch 20, 2020
COVID-19COVID-19 & Law EnforcementFUNDAMENTAL FREEDOMS Democratic Hygiene Amid Tough Talk by NFLD Health Minister On 18th March 2020, Newfoundland Health Minister John Haggie, held a press conference to announce…CCLAMarch 19, 2020
COVID-19FUNDAMENTAL FREEDOMSMobility Update on Air Travel Restrictions for Canadians Returning Home CCLA asked the feds for more timely transparency by releasing their interim Cabinet orders for…CCLAMarch 19, 2020
COVID-19FUNDAMENTAL FREEDOMSMobility Emergency Orders Declared Across The Country Emergency management orders can be made by federal, provincial, and municipal levels of government, where…CCLAMarch 19, 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
COVID-19FUNDAMENTAL FREEDOMSMobility CCLA Wants to Bring Canadians Home. Now. The federal government announces that symptomatic Canadians stuck abroad will be able to come back…CCLAMarch 19, 2020
COVID-19FUNDAMENTAL FREEDOMSMobility What are the Human Rights Implications of Quarantine Orders? Public officials must ensure that the quarantined have adequate living conditions and the effective right…CCLAMarch 19, 2020