CCLA calls for a release of the police shooting tape.

"Having public access to the tape is important, so the public can see how police interacted with a man who was mentally ill... If police believe they were upholding the law and appropriately handling the situation, then they too should have in interest in release that video," says Noa Mendelsohn Aviv, Acting Executive Director of the CCLA.

Court dismisses company’s libel lawsuit against teacher over Facebook postings.

Rob De Luca, spokesperson for CCLA weighs in by saying, "attempts to silence individuals with frivolous litigation is going to itself be something that’s discussed in the public realm...[and] that the decision in Mohammed's case may attract the attention of other jurisdictions considering similar legislation."

While the coroner’s report is inconclusive with respect to the cause of death, CCLA is deeply concerned by the report’s finding that Soleiman Faqiri suffered more than fifty injuries caused by “blunt impact trauma”. CCLA recommends, in the strongest possible terms, that a coroner’s inquest be called to further investigate the circumstances surrounding Mr. Faqiri’s death.

CCLA's Toronto Star op-ed on the Khadr settlement.

"While it’s easy to get caught up in arguments about Mr. Khadr’s own actions, which may never be fully resolved, we cannot afford to lose sight of the issue at the heart of the settlement: what Canadian officials did – and failed to do."

An op-ed published in The Toronto Star by Adriel Weaver, CCLA's counsel in the 2010 Supreme Court Khadr case.

Fight the Ban: Canadian Coalition of Lawyers & Advocates Facilitate a Coordinated Effort Across Canada & Beyond.

“The hundreds of lawyers from the GTA and across Canada who have volunteered to help Canadian Cross Border Legal Coalition resist the American travel ban are showing how the legal community comes together when our rights and values are threatened” says Corey Shefman, coordinator of Pearson Airport monitoring.

CCLA will be in court tomorrow morning to ensure our Charter challenge against Canada’s solitary confinement regime moves forward.

“There is no reason to expect that the proposed legislation [Bill C-56] will put an end to prolonged solitary confinement in Canadian prisons. Nor does it offer anything to vulnerable groups like young adults, those in protective custody, and individuals with mental health issues who should not be segregated for any length of time,” says CCLA’s counsel, Michael Rosenberg of McCarthy Tétrault LLP.

CCLA’s voice was heard and recognized in the Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) decision released today, Douez v Facebook, Inc. The case addressed whether a Vancouver woman, Deborah Douez, should be able to pursue a claim against the social media giant under Canadian law, in Canada.

We are thrilled to announce that CCLET has just been awarded the Canadian Internet Registration Authority grant to develop online rights education with rural, remote, and Indigenous communities. #BetterOnlineCanada

CCLA joins International Network of Civil Liberties Organizations (INCLO) seeking accountability in intelligence sharing.

“Greater public accountability about intelligence sharing is particularly important for Canada. We know of instances in which CSIS has stored and used information – in ways the federal court has said are illegal – about people who are no threat to national security. The Canadian public should know whether this information is being shared with foreign intelligence agencies.” Brenda McPhail, Director of CCLA’s Privacy, Technology and Surveillance Project.

CCLA welcomes decision on fair and equitable bail in SCC's R v Antic.

“Today’s decision provides clear guidance to any lawyer or justice of the peace in a bail court as to how bail should be approached in the criminal justice system/ It is indispensable reading for any lawyer who walks into any bail court across Canada," says counsel Jonathan Shime.

Another preventable death in #solitary confinement: Statement on the death of Guy Langlois

“It is a tragedy that Guy Langois took his life. The circumstances in which he was held are also tragic. It is unacceptable and unconstitutional for the Canadian correctional system to keep individuals in long-term segregation, and all the more so for individuals with mental health issues,” says Noa Mendelsohn Aviv, Director, Equality Program at CCLA.

Interested in working in the human rights and civil liberties field? CCLA is looking for an articling student who's interested in taking on a challenging role for the 2018-19 articling season. More info at the link below. Deadline is July 7.