Arbitrary DetentionCRIMINAL JUSTICEEQUALITYMAJOR CASES & REPORTSPolice Powers, Use of Force & Police AccountabilityRace, Religion & EthnicityRacial Profiling Racial Profiling on Trial: an Update from the Frontlines Last year the CCLA became involved in a constitutional challenge to the laws that grant…Abby DeshmanJune 28, 2022
FUNDAMENTAL FREEDOMSNB Abortion RightsPRESS RELEASESWomen CCLA Reacts to Decision in Dobbs v Jackson Women’s Health Organization Today's ruling from the Supreme Court of the United States is an appalling step back…CCLAJune 24, 2022
Bill 21EQUALITYFUNDAMENTAL FREEDOMSMAJOR CASES & REPORTSPRESS RELEASES Remarques à l’occasion de l’anniversaire d’une hypocrisie – la loi 21 CIVIL LIBERTIES GROUPS SEEK LEAVE TO APPEAL BILL 21 DECISION NCCM & CCLA file an…CCLAJune 16, 2022
Emergencies ActMAJOR CASES & REPORTSPRESS RELEASES CCLA Reacts to Former Ottawa Police Chief Peter Sloly’s Comments on Invocation of the Emergencies Act Abby Deshman, Director of the Criminal Justice program for the Canadian Civil Liberties Association, made…CCLAJune 3, 2022
Emergencies ActMAJOR CASES & REPORTSPRESS RELEASES CCLA Response to Federal Government Announcement of Emergencies Act Inquiry Abby Deshman, Director of the Criminal Justice program for the Canadian Civil Liberties Association, made…CCLAApril 25, 2022
Emergencies ActMAJOR CASES & REPORTSPRESS RELEASES Civil Society Calling for Robust Inquiry Into Use of Emergencies Act The Canadian Civil Liberties Association (CCLA) is joining with a diverse group of civil society…CCLAApril 13, 2022
Conditions of ConfinementCOVID-19COVID-19 & PrisonsCRIMINAL JUSTICEPRESS RELEASESPrisons, Jails & Community Supervision Prison Pandemic Papers Documenting Impact of COVID-19 in Jails, Prisons & Penitentiaries Across Canada Launched Today, the Prison Pandemic Papers were launched online, making available previously unpublished government records.CCLAMarch 8, 2022
Bill 21EQUALITYMAJOR CASES & REPORTS Join Us As We Stand Against Bill 21 and for Human Rights This is a critical moment.CCLAFebruary 24, 2022
COVID-19COVID-19 & Law EnforcementDemocratic RightsEmergencies ActMAJOR CASES & REPORTSPRESS RELEASES CCLA Reaction to the Revocation of the Declaration of Emergency We welcome the government’s decision to revoke the proclamation of emergency – it is overdue.…Abby DeshmanFebruary 23, 2022
COVID-19COVID-19 & Law EnforcementDemocratic RightsEmergencies ActMAJOR CASES & REPORTSPRESS RELEASES CCLA Reaction to Vote in the House Abby Deshman, Director of Criminal Justice for the Canadian Civil Liberties Association made the following…CCLAFebruary 22, 2022