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.