Young people are entitled to rights, freedom and dignity.

Yet youth under the age of 18 have limited political power in Canada, as they do not have the right to vote in most places. And where youth, in particular those with intersecting forms of discrimination, experience discrimination, they have less resources to make themselves heard. This phenomenon affects Black, Indigenous, or street-involved youth who are over-policed; and it affects youth whose which schools discriminate against them on the basis of their sexual orientation, gender identity, or race.

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CCLA Granted Leave to Intervene at Supreme Court

March 19, 2024
TORONTO — Harini Sivalingam, Director of the Equality Program of the Canadian Civil Liberties Association,…

CCLA Reacts to Proposed Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation Policy in Alberta

February 1, 2024
TORONTO — Harini Sivalingam, Director of the Equality Program at the Canadian Civil Liberties Association,…

CCLA Granted Public Interest Standing in Policy 713 Lawsuit

December 22, 2023
FREDERICTON — Harini Sivalingam, Director of the Equality Program at the Canadian Civil Liberties Association,…

CCLA Reaction to Bill 137

October 20, 2023
TORONTO — Harini Sivalingam, Director of the Equality Program at the Canadian Civil Liberties Association,…

CCLA Intervenes in Mathur Case

October 17, 2023
CCLA has been granted leave to intervene in the Mathur v His Majesty the King…

The Guardian: Canada province uses constitutional override to advance pronoun legislation

October 17, 2023
“The government of Saskatchewan is threatening to shred a piece of the charter this Tuesday,…

CCLA Reacts in Saskatchewan

September 28, 2023
BOGOTA — Harini Sivalingam, Director of the Equality Program at the Canadian Civil Liberties Association,…

CCLA Reacts to New Brunswick Premier

September 19, 2023
FREDERICTON — Harini Sivalingam, Director of the Equality Program at the Canadian Civil Liberties Association,…

CCLA Granted Intervenor Status in Saskatchewan

September 19, 2023
TORONTO — The Canadian Civil Liberties Association has been granted leave to intervene in UR Pride…

CCLA Files Suit Against New Brunswick Government on Policy 713

September 11, 2023
FREDERICTON — The Canadian Civil Liberties Association (CCLA) has commenced a legal challenge to the Minister of…

CCLA reacts to latest revisions to New Brunswick Policy 713

August 24, 2023
TORONTO — Harini Sivalingam, Lawyer and Director of the Equality Program at the Canadian Civil Liberties…

CCLA: SK Policy Violates Rights of Students

August 22, 2023
TORONTO — Harini Sivalingam, Director of the Equality Program at the Canadian Civil Liberties Association…

NCCM AND CCLA LAUNCH JOINT CHALLENGE TO QUEBEC GOVERNMENT’S BAN ON PRAYERS IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS 

May 26, 2023
(Montreal, Quebec)—The National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM), the Canadian Civil Liberties Association (CCLA), and…

Know Your Rights Guide: Racial Profiling and Police Stops

December 17, 2021
Learn more about your rights.

CCLA Launches Latest Tool to Combat Carding & Racial Profiling

December 13, 2021
The Canadian Civil Liberties Association (CCLA) today released their next salvo in the fight against…

CCLA Partners on Report Urging Toronto to Detask Police

January 4, 2021
A new report released this morning is urging the City of Toronto to shift resources…

COVID Shines a Light on Need for Reform of Ontario’s Child Protection System

November 19, 2020
The pandemic has amplified many of the problems with our child protection system. There have…

Children and Parents Belong Together, Especially During a Pandemic

April 24, 2020
It has come to our attention that many Children’s Aid Societies have effectively cancelled all…

Attorney General of Canada V. Corporation of The Canadian Civil Liberties Association Factum

June 28, 2019
Attorney General Of Canada V. Corporation of The Canadian Civil Liberties Association Factum

Solitary confinement is no joking matter – and the courts are not amused – AGAIN!

April 29, 2019
The Ontario Court of Appeal has once more handed down a scathing decision to the…

Ontario Court of Appeals on Federal Governments Second Request for an Extension on Solitary Confinement

April 26, 2019
Ontario Court of Appeals on Federal Governments Second Request for an Extension on Solitary Confinement

End to Solitary Confinement as We Know It

March 28, 2019
In an extraordinary decision, the Ontario Court of Appeal has ordered an end to prolonged…

CCLA Wins Important Battle Against Feds On Solitary Confinement

December 17, 2018
The feds were scolded today by the Chief Justice of Ontario and its highest court,…

Federal Court Overturns Abdoul Abdi Deportation

July 16, 2018
CCLA’s voice was heard and recognized in the Federal Court decision released in the case…

Free Abdoul Abdi!!! CCLA Fighting For Equality Rights In Halifax Today

June 19, 2018
Free Abdoul Abdi!! The CCLA is in court today fighting the deportation of child refugee…

Keep Your Promise On Solitary Confinement, Groups Tell Ottawa

May 14, 2018
Rights groups in legal challenges unite to urge government to comply with court orders.

CCLA Court Challenge To Solitary Confinement: The Next Step

April 6, 2018
The Canadian Civil Liberties Association (CCLA) will challenge the Government of Nova Scotia’s exceptionally broad injunction limiting…

Legal Fight Against Solitary Confinement Continues

January 17, 2018
On December 18, 2017, Associate Chief Justice Frank Marrocco of the Ontario Superior Court released…

State Responsible to Stop Deportation and Grant Citizenship Of Abdoul Abdi

January 11, 2018
We are writing on behalf of the Canadian Civil Liberties Association with respect to Mr.…

Court Strikes Down Solitary Confinement Regime in Response to CCLA’s Challenge

December 18, 2017
TORONTO, Ont. – In a victory for civil liberties, Associate Chief Justice Frank Marrocco of…

CCLA Segregation Challenge

September 13, 2017
The Canadian Civil Liberties Association (CCLA) will challenge the Government of Nova Scotia’s exceptionally broad injunction limiting…

CCLA Calls on Court to End Solitary Confinement – Hearing Starts September 11th

September 8, 2017
TORONTO, Ont. – On September 11th, 13th, 14th and 15th, the Canadian Civil Liberties Association…

How Religious Teachings in Public Schools Violates Human Rights: Joint Presentation Before Argentina’s Supreme Court

August 30, 2017
On Wednesday, August 30, the Argentine Supreme Court held a public hearing on the constitutionality…

Ontario Must Curtail Segregation In Provincial Jails

May 12, 2016
The Canadian Civil Liberties Association (CCLA) will challenge the Government of Nova Scotia’s exceptionally broad injunction limiting…
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Loku Inquest Must Address Bias In Policing

May 9, 2016
The Canadian Civil Liberties Association (CCLA) will challenge the Government of Nova Scotia’s exceptionally broad injunction limiting…