CCLA welcomes today's Supreme Court decision in Dorsey, which protects habeas corpus and individual liberty. You can read more about it here. ccla.org/criminal-jus...

Today is Trans Day of Remembrance. Today, we honour the trans and gender-diverse people whose joy, futures, and lives were stolen by violence, hatred, and discrimination.

CCLA strongly condemns the Alberta government’s introduction of legislation invoking the notwithstanding clause to shield three laws that directly threaten the rights of trans and gender-diverse people in the province. Read more here. ccla.org/press-releas...

The Canadian Civil Liberties Association welcomes the 2024-2025 annual report of the Office of Correctional Investigator (OCI). The report’s findings highlight alarming trends in the federal correctional system related to the delivery of mental health care.

CCLA is at the Supreme Court of Canada this week in the Alford v Canada case to defend freedom of speech and debate in Parliament. Read more here. ccla.org/fundamental-...

CCLA unequivocally condemns the adoption of Quebec’s Bill 94, a law that undermines the fundamental freedoms of students and school staff across the province. Read more here. ccla.org/press-releas...

Thank you to everyone who joined us for yesterday’s Walk for Civil Liberties! We were honoured to welcome Dr. Siyabulela Mandela as our special guest speaker. He addressed the crowd at Queen’s Park — 35 years after his great-grandfather’s iconic speech from that very spot.

You can read our full statement on Bill C-14 here. ccla.org/criminal-jus...

Each year, CCLET presents a nationwide high school essay/video contest honouring Bernard Chernos, a dedicated civil libertarian, lawyer and lover of lively debate. We welcome essay or video entries at any time of the school year until the deadline! Visit cclet.org/contests for more information!

You can read our full statement here. ccla.org/criminal-jus...

October 10 marks both #WorldHomelessnessDay and #WorldMentalHealthDay — a reminder that housing, mental health, and human dignity are deeply connected civil liberties issues. Protecting rights means ensuring everyone can live with dignity and safety.

The launch of our Know Your Rights Guide for queer students in schools is next Wednesday! Don't miss the performance from our special guest, Manny Dingo! Register here to reserve your spot. www.eventbrite.ca/e/resource-l...

Canada's Civil Liberties Organizations - bccla.bsky.social, cancivlib.bsky.social and liguedesdroits.bsky.social - have joined forces to take a stand against the Alberta government's proposed use of the notwithstanding clause to attack trans rights. Read the letter here. ccla.org/press-releas...

The CCLA appeared before the Supreme Court today in R. v. McKee to ensure police misconduct records are properly disclosed to an accused person. Read more here. ccla.org/criminal-jus...

The University of Alberta’s recent decision to place law professor Florence Ashley on an involuntary, non-disciplinary leave following comments made on social media is deeply troubling. Read this op-ed by our Executive Director, Howard Sapers, here. edmontonjournal.com/opinion/colu...

Today, 37 civil society organizations, including CCLA, signed a joint letter urging the government to reverse course on Bill C-9 and pursue community-based approaches that protect vulnerable groups without compromising rights and freedoms. Read more here. ccla.org/press-releas...

SAVE THE DATE! Join us for the launch of CCLA's brand-new online resource: Know Your Rights: A Guide for Queer Students in Schools. The Guide is designed to help queer and gender-diverse students understand and stand up for their rights in schools. There will be food, stickers, and more!

Tune in to watch Shakir Rahim, Director of the Criminal Justice Program, testify on the bail system before the House of Commons Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights at 4:30 PM (ET) today. You can watch here. parlvu.parl.gc.ca/Harmony/en/P...

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith plans to use the Charter’s notwithstanding clause to pass not one, not two, but three bills to override the rights of Albertans. Take 2 mins to tell her: our rights are off limits! Alberta: bit.ly/46EVnCM Outside Alberta: bit.ly/48whr55

This week marks Gender Equality Week in Canada. This is a time to reflect on both the progress made in gender equality and the work that still lies ahead.

Today, CCLA’s Executive Director wrote to Alberta’s Premier expressing deep concern over the plan to invoke the notwithstanding clause on three laws targeting trans and gender-diverse Albertans. Learn more and read the letter below. ccla.org/equality/ccl...

CCLA filed arguments at the Supreme Court of Canada defending the Quebec Court of Appeal’s landmark decision declaring suspicionless roadside stops unconstitutional. Read more here. ccla.org/press-releas...

CCLA strongly condemns Alberta’s plan to invoke the notwithstanding clause to strip rights from trans and gender diverse people in Alberta. Read more here. ccla.org/press-releas...

Last Friday, the Government of Canada introduced Bill C-9 with the declared intent to make Canadians safer. Instead, this legislative proposal creates new criminal laws that could make the denial of fundamental freedoms much easier. Read more here. ccla.org/press-releas...

Read our full statement about the threat made by the Edmonton Police Service against the Crown because they disagree with a prosecutorial decision here. ccla.org/press-releas...

Read our statement on bail reform and letter to the Minister of Justice here. ccla.org/press-releas...

"This decision is a victory to child refugees by ensuring their safety comes first and that Canada abide by its obligations against sending them back to harm." Read more here. ccla.org/press-releas...

In a time when the right to protest is on all our minds, CCLA has released an updated Know Your Rights guide to help protestors safeguard their rights and navigate encounters with police. You can view the guide and the companion FAQ sheet here. ccla.org/press-releas...

CCLA is sounding the alarm over the Government of Alberta’s dangerous censorship agenda. Read more here. ccla.org/press-releas...

CCLA strongly condemns the Quebec government’s announcement that it will introduce legislation that prohibits prayers in public spaces. Read more here. ccla.org/press-releas...

CCLA is intervening in a case challenging a new Waterloo by-law that would allow the eviction of encampment residents. Read more here. ccla.org/press-releas...

🚨STOP BILL C-2!🚨 Join the upcoming webinar on Aug. 27 to learn more about 🇨🇦's proposed "Strong Borders Act" that threatens privacy, migrant, refugee and human rights, and how we can work together to beat it! Register at: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

“This decision is a victory for democratic accountability and the rule of law.” CCLA welcomes the UR Pride decision in the Saskatchewan Court of Appeal, affirming the key role of courts in protecting Charter rights. Read more here. ccla.org/equality/ccl...

Link to op-ed: edmontonjournal.com/opinion/colu...

Alberta has recently adopted a ministerial order that effectively bans from all school libraries books like George Orwell’s 1984 and Margaret Atwood’s The Handmaid’s Tale. Despite Alberta's claim to the contrary, this type of order is textbook censorship. edmontonjournal.com/opinion/colu...

Canada’s Bill C-2 is a Trojan horse, being pushed to align with U.S. surveillance demands. EFF joins @cancivlib.bsky.social OpenMediaOrg.bsky.social, and @citizenlab.ca in saying: Withdraw it.

CCLA and CCLET are thrilled to announce the appointment of Howard Sapers as our new Executive Director. Read more here. ccla.org/press-releas...

Vaughan's anti-protest bylaw threatens fines of up to $100k for participating in an offensive, yet peaceful, protest near some social infrastructure. We believe that this is unconstitutional and are launching Charter litigation against this bylaw. Find out more here. ccla.org/major-cases-...

Ontario v Animal Justice: CCLA will be at the Ontario Court of Appeal this week to intervene in a case about investigative journalism and whistleblowers. Read more about CCLA’s arguments and their importance for freedom of expression here. ccla.org/fundamental-...

Today on World Refugee Day, we honour the strength, courage, and resilience of people forced to flee violence, persecution, and injustice. Refugees are families, workers, students, neighbours: people seeking safety, dignity, and a chance to rebuild.

We cannot ignore the horrific treatment of incarcerated people at the Maplehurst Correctional Complex. Sign our petition below to the Solicitor General of Ontario to demand justice, accountability, and real reform now. takeaction.ccla.org/we-need-just...

CCLA is urging the federal government to reverse course on Bill C-5. Read more here. ccla.org/fundamental-...

The Supreme Court released its decision in Bouvette concerning remedies for miscarriages of justice. The CCLA was an intervenor in this case. Read more below. ccla.org/criminal-jus...

Good with numbers? CCLA/CCLET is seeking a part-time bookkeeper (8 hours per week) to support the financial operations of a leading Canadian charity. Check out the opportunity below, and please share it with your network! ccla.org/about-us/job...

June marks the start of Pride Month! Let’s celebrate Canada’s vibrant 2SLGBTQIA+ community and the progress made through tireless activism.