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For 21 years, BCCLA has gathered students from across the Lower Mainland to come together & critically engage in emerging civil liberty issues and learn about their rights. This April, BCCLA held our biggest Youth Conference yet!
Check it out: bit.ly/4e4PcM7
We gratefully acknowledge the generous support of the Canadian Race Relations Foundation (with funding provided by the Government of Canada) and the Law Foundation of BC.
"Political parties have access to sensitive personal info about Canadian voters & must not be exempt from laws that regulate its collection, use, and disclosure. The public deserves answers through a public inquiry. " - Aislin Jackson, BCCLA Staff Counsel
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BCCLA is hiring an Articling Student
Application Deadline: May 24, 2026
Learn More and Apply: bccla.org/work-with-us...
Media Advisory: Minister’s Firing of Victoria School Board Over Police in Schools Violated Charter Principles
Read the advisory: bccla.org/2026/05/medi...
BCCLA Reacts: Fairy Creek Class Action Recognized as Preferable to RCMP Oversight Body for Charter Violations
Read our Full Response: bccla.org/2026/05/bccl...
Media Advisory: BCCLA at Alberta Court of Appeal to Defend Lifesaving Overdose Prevention Services
Read the Media Advisory: ow.ly/Oa6q50YVM5U
Have you had a negative interaction with police in BC? Check out our new Pathways to Police Accountability toolkit for what you can do after the police have violated your rights.
Download the toolkit today: bccla.org/resource/pat...
BC Civil Liberties Association
BC Civil Liberties Association
BC Civil Liberties Association
BC Civil Liberties Association
BC Civil Liberties Association
BC Civil Liberties Association
BC Civil Liberties Association
Canadians overwhelmingly support encryption and reject expanded government access to private messages. New research by CDT finds deep public concern with key surveillance powers proposed in Bill C-22, including risks to privacy, free expression, and online security.
