Explore current civil liberties issues arising in the news, before the courts, in government and in the streets.
This page includes two great sources to learn more about current issues relating to civil liberties in Canada.
First, CCLA is now excited to include in-depth breakdowns of new bills and legislation and other new material produced by volunteers, under the heading “Current Issues”.
This space is also the new home of the Canadian Civil Liberties Association’s longstanding rights and freedoms monitoring blog, RightsWatch. RightsWatch is a joint project of CCLA and Pro Bono Students Canada. Updated and maintained by law students across the country, it compiles local and national news and events regarding basic rights and freedoms in Canada.
The opinions expressed here do not necessarily represent CCLA or Pro Bono Students Canada’s policies or positions. For official publications, key reports, position papers, legal documentation, and up-to-date news about CCLA’s work check out the In Focus section of our website.
Current Issues
Federal Accessibility Law Is in the Works…
The federal government has initiated action on the nation’s first accessibility legislation. This legislation hopes to promote the equality of opportunity and increase the inclusion of Canadians who have disabilities or functional limitations.
Supreme Court: implied consent for “less sensitive” information under PIPEDA
The Supreme Court of Canada’s recent decision in Royal Bank of Canada v. Trang is important to the discussion of privacy rights in Canada. The decision highlights that consent to the disclosure of personal information can be implied under the federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (“PIPEDA”) “when the information is ‘less […]
Canada & the UN: Conventions and Treaties
Want to learn about Canada’s long history of engagement with the United Nations, but don’t know where to begin? Here’s a list of the conventions and treaties that Canada has ratified to get you started. TalkRights features content produced by CCLA volunteers. For official publications, key reports, position papers, legal documentation, and up-to-date news about the […]