Canadian Civil Liberties Association
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CCLA and CCLET are thrilled to announce the appointment of Howard Sapers as our new Executive Director. Read more here. ccla.org/press-release/…
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. 🔗👇 ccla.org/major-cases-an…
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-fr…
Today is National Indigenous Peoples Day, a time to celebrate the enduring strength, resilience, and wisdom of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples. Above all, it is a day to listen, learn, and reflect on the deep-rooted connections Indigenous communities have with this land.…
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. However on a day meant to…
We cannot ignore the horrific treatment of incarcerated people at the Maplehurst Correctional Complex. A recently released video shows a disturbing collective punishment operation carried out by correctional staff — an incident that shocks the conscience and demands immediate…
CCLA is urging the federal government to reverse course on Bill C-5. Read more here. ccla.org/fundamental-fr…
The Supreme Court released its decision in Bouvette concerning remedies for miscarriages of justice. The CCLA was an intervenor in this case. Miscarriages of justice represent some of the gravest failures of the criminal justice system. For example, an innocent person may have…
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-o…
Strong Borders Act would give law enforcement access to internet subscriber information without a warrant theglobeandmail.com/canada/article…
June marks the start of Pride Month! Let’s celebrate Canada’s vibrant 2SLGBTQIA+ community and the progress made through tireless activism. Thanks to advocates across the country, Canada has come a long way and seen real gains in equality rights, including in recent history the…
On May 26, 2025, CCLA filed its written submission to the Standing Committee on the Interior urging Members of Ontario’s Provincial Parliament to vote against Schedule 9 of Bill 5, the Special Economic Zones Act. 🔗👇 ccla.org/fundamental-fr…
Each year, the Canadian Civil Liberties Education Trust (CCLET) presents a nation-wide high school essay/video contest to commemorate the work of Bernard Chernos, a dedicated civil libertarian, lawyer and lover of lively debate. The Bernard Chernos Contest makes a great…
The CCLA will appear before the Supreme Court today in B.F., to advocate that Parliament’s intent for the offences of murder and aiding suicide to be legally distinct is upheld. If not, anyone who aids suicide could face life imprisonment and the unique stigma that attaches to a…
The CCLA appeared before the Supreme Court today in R. v. Carignan. The CCLA submitted that under the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, an accused person should be able to challenge the legality of a warrantless arrest that was not necessary to confirm their identity, secure…
CCLA is appearing today before the Supreme Court in R. v. Fox, to ensure protection for solicitor-client privilege. Read more here. ccla.org/criminal-justi…