"By artificially pitting recognition of and respect for First Nations’ human rights against the interests of who he refers to as “real people”, Premier Eby has employed a strategy that belongs firmly in a dark and less enlightened time." ubcic.bc.ca/comments_of_pr… #bcpoli

Canadian governments have started using the notwithstanding clause as if it’s a hall pass to violate our rights without any accountability. We’re not(with)standing for this! Charter rights are ours to protect. ✏️Sign the People's Pledge: bccla.org/campaign/were-…

Hey Teachers! Great new video and petition on s. 33 of the Charter from the wonderful folks from the BC Civil Liberties Association ! CCLET is ready to explore the Notwithstanding Clause in more depth either in-person or virtually with your classes. Drop us a line!

BCCLA is calling on folks to take action and pledge to stop politicians from using the notwithstanding clause to violate our rights!

BCCLA joins civil society orgs, companies, and cybersecurity experts, in calling for the withdrawal of Bill C-2. There’s no way to provide backdoor access to encrypted data & communications without harming the privacy & security of millions. Learn more: ow.ly/bQtV50WW4oJ

Press Release: Vancouver Police Board Handling of Surveillance Complaint Raises Oversight Concerns Read Our Press Release: bccla.org/2025/09/press-…

The surveillance of pro-Palestinian protests raises serious concerns about systemic discrimination. We echo the calls for an independent review by someone with real knowledge of anti-Palestinian racism & human rights. westcoastleaf.org/work/letter-to…

BCCLA condemns the Liberal government’s unfounded, biased, and authoritarian decision to bar Irish-language rap group Kneecap from Canada, preventing them from performing their October shows. Email your MP and tell them to Reverse Kneecap's Travel Ban! bit.ly/ReverseKneecap…

Bill C-9, the Combatting Hate Act, is aimed at preventing hate crimes but instead threatens the #Charter rights and civil liberties of all people in #Canada, including those communities that the government wishes to help protect. TAKE ACTION at iclmg.ca/withdraw-bill-… 1/ #cdnpoli

"Any proposal to ram a new oil pipeline through to B.C.'s North Coast is a direct assault on the inherent and constitutionally protected title and rights of the First Nations who steward these lands and waters." Grand Chief Stewart Phillip ubcic.bc.ca/ubcic_opposes_…

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