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Since our founding in 1964, CCLA has been at the forefront of all civil liberties debates.  CCLA has been at the forefront of all the cutting-edge civil liberties debates for nearly six...

CCLA at The Supreme Court: When Can The Police Arrest You to ‘Protect’ You? Blog Post

How far can police officers go when initiating a “protective” arrest? Can innocent protestors be arrested even when they’ve done nothing wrong? Can the police make an arrest to try to prevent a potential breach of the peace? These questions and more are what’s at stake in the Fleming v Ontario appeal, being heard today at the Supreme Court of Canada.

Canada & The UN: Useful Links And Resources Blog Post

The Canadian Civil Liberties Association (CCLA) will challenge the Government of Nova Scotia’s exceptionally broad injunction limiting protests in the province.

Protest Rights: Useful Links And Resources Blog Post

The Canadian Civil Liberties Association (CCLA) will challenge the Government of Nova Scotia’s exceptionally broad injunction limiting protests in the province.