Canadian Civil Liberties Association @cancivlib.bsky.social · 08/10/2026CCLA is concerned by the federal government's announcement to indefinitely exclude people whose sole underlying medical condition is a mental illness from accessing MAiD. The blanket exclusion is discriminatory and raises serious equality concerns. Full press release here: ccla.org/press-releas... 021
Canadian Civil Liberties Association @cancivlib.bsky.social · 04/10/2026Today, on the National Day of Action for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people, we honour the lives, memories and spirits of those who have been taken from their families and communities. Remembering is not enough. Justice requires action. 091
Canadian Civil Liberties Association @cancivlib.bsky.social · 28/09/2026L'ACLC a corédigé une déclaration dénonçant l'instrumentalisation de la laïcité par le gouvernement sortant. Les signataires demandent aux chef·fes de tous les partis politiques d'abroger les lois 21, 94 et 9. framaforms.org/declaration-... 121
Canadian Civil Liberties Association @cancivlib.bsky.social · 28/09/2026CCLA has co-authored a statement denouncing the outgoing government's instrumentalisation of secularism. The signatories are calling on the leaders of all political parties to repeal Bills 21, 94 and 9. It is not too late to sign the statement. framaforms.org/declaration-... 040
Canadian Civil Liberties Association @cancivlib.bsky.social · 23/09/2026"Open-ended executive powers are antithetical to a functioning democracy," says CCLA's Executive Director, Howard Sapers, on Bill C-39. Read our full statement here: ccla.org/press-releas... 04423
Canadian Civil Liberties Association @cancivlib.bsky.social · 18/09/2026Correctional Services Canada has restricted access to key medications for people in federal prisons who have mental health conditions. Read the joint civil society letter the CCLA has co-signed, calling for these restrictions to be reversed. acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:... 175
Canadian Civil Liberties Association @cancivlib.bsky.social · 18/09/2026Today is International Equal Pay Day — but "equal pay" isn't equal for everyone. At CCLA, we believe closing these gaps requires more than good intentions — it requires enforceable pay transparency laws, stronger human rights protections, and accountability for employers. 121
Canadian Civil Liberties Association @cancivlib.bsky.social · 03/09/2026CCLA and fellow INCLO members urged the EU and Hague Group to act on new US sanctions against ICC judges—pushing back on Rome Statute withdrawals, activating blocking laws, protecting banking access, and condemning sanctions on civil society groups working with the Court. inclo.net/latest/state... 030
Canadian Civil Liberties Association @cancivlib.bsky.social · 31/08/2026The CLA and CCLA welcome the injunction to the mandatory cash bail provisions ordered today by the Ontario Superior Court of Justice. Until a final judgment is rendered in this case, the cash bail provisions will not be in effect. The injunction can be read here. ccla.org/wp-content/u... 031
Canadian Civil Liberties Association @cancivlib.bsky.social · 27/08/2026L’ACLC vient d’identifier cinq priorité urgentes en matière de droits de la personne au sujet desquelles le prochain gouvernement québécois doit se prononcer. Lisez notre lettre aux chef.fes de partis politiques ici. ccla.org/wp-content/u... 020
Canadian Civil Liberties Association @cancivlib.bsky.social · 27/08/2026CCLA just identified five urgent human rights priorities on which the next Quebec government must take a stand. Read our letter to Quebec’s party leaders here: ccla.org/wp-content/u... 051
Canadian Civil Liberties Association @cancivlib.bsky.social · 25/08/2026The CCLA and CLA's factum in our joint constitutional challenge to the cash bail provisions in Ontario's Bill 75 can be read here: ccla.org/wp-content/u... The challenge will be argued before the Ontario Superior Court of Justice at 361 University Ave. in Toronto on Thursday, August 27 at 10 AM. 061
Canadian Civil Liberties Association @cancivlib.bsky.social · 02/06/2026June is the start of Pride season across Canada! The CCLA celebrates the 2SLGBTQIA+ communities across Canada whose legacy of activism, courage, and resilience has shaped what equality looks like in this country. 020
Canadian Civil Liberties Association @cancivlib.bsky.social · 05/05/2026Today, on the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, Two-Spirt, trans and gender diverse people (MMIWG2S), CCLA joins in remembrance of those who have been lost, and in solidarity with the families, survivors, and communities who continue to seek justice. 081
Canadian Civil Liberties Association @cancivlib.bsky.social · 17/04/2026Today on Charter Day, we celebrate the enduring promise of rights and freedoms in Canada. The Charter is more than a document—it’s a living commitment to dignity, equality, and justice for everyone. At CCLA, we continue to defend these rights, especially when they are at risk. 083
Canadian Civil Liberties Association @cancivlib.bsky.social · 13/04/2026CCLA joins more than 130 diverse civil society leaders in calling on the B.C. government to halt proposed changes that would suspend key rights and protections under B.C.’s Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (DRIPA). Read more here. www.wcel.org/declarationact 030
Canadian Civil Liberties Association @cancivlib.bsky.social · 19/03/2026CCLA Condemns Premier’s Challenge to Judicial Independence in Zameer Case 023
Canadian Civil Liberties Association @cancivlib.bsky.social · 16/03/2026La semaine prochaine, l'ACLC sera devant la Cour suprême du Canada contre la Loi 21 du Québec. Vous souhaitez en savoir plus sur ce débat historique? L'ACLC a préparé cette fiche d'information. 010
Canadian Civil Liberties Association @cancivlib.bsky.social · 16/03/2026Next week, CCLA is at the Supreme Court of Canada to continue our challenge to Quebec’s Bill 21. Want to know more about the issue? CCLA has put together this helpful fact sheet. 054
Canadian Civil Liberties Association @cancivlib.bsky.social · 12/02/2026Our statement on the Tumbler Ridge tragedy. 041
Canadian Civil Liberties Association @cancivlib.bsky.social · 02/02/2026February is Black History Month, a time to honour the histories, contributions, and ongoing struggles of Black communities in Canada. 162
Canadian Civil Liberties Association @cancivlib.bsky.social · 16/01/2026Join us at 8 AM EST on January 22nd for this important discussion! Click the link below to register. us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi... 031
Canadian Civil Liberties Association @cancivlib.bsky.social · 18/12/2025Save the Date! When? Evening of January 22 Where? Women’s College Hospital 100
Canadian Civil Liberties Association @cancivlib.bsky.social · 10/12/2025Read our full press release on Bill C-16 here. ccla.org/press-releas... 065
Canadian Civil Liberties Association @cancivlib.bsky.social · 10/12/2025December 10th is Human Rights Day, a day that reminds us that the strength of our democracy depends on the protection of everyone’s rights. 132
Canadian Civil Liberties Association @cancivlib.bsky.social · 03/12/2025Today, on the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, we honour the leadership and resilience of people with disabilities. 121
Canadian Civil Liberties Association @cancivlib.bsky.social · 01/12/2025ACT NOW: Bill C-12 is set to reshape our immigration system in ways will place refugees in danger and invites rampant discriminatory treatment of migrants. Use this tool to phone your MP and tell them to vote against Bill C-12. migrantrights.ca/c12mpcall/ 022
Canadian Civil Liberties Association @cancivlib.bsky.social · 24/11/2025Read our full statement on Ontario's cash bail proposal by clicking the link below. ccla.org/press-releas... 030
Canadian Civil Liberties Association @cancivlib.bsky.social · 20/11/2025Today is Trans Day of Remembrance. Today, we honour the trans and gender-diverse people whose joy, futures, and lives were stolen by violence, hatred, and discrimination. 143
Canadian Civil Liberties Association @cancivlib.bsky.social · 27/10/2025Thank you to everyone who joined us for yesterday’s Walk for Civil Liberties! We were honoured to welcome Dr. Siyabulela Mandela as our special guest speaker. He addressed the crowd at Queen’s Park — 35 years after his great-grandfather’s iconic speech from that very spot. 031
Canadian Civil Liberties Association @cancivlib.bsky.social · 23/10/2025You can read our full statement on Bill C-14 here. ccla.org/criminal-jus... 134
Canadian Civil Liberties Association @cancivlib.bsky.social · 21/10/2025Each year, CCLET presents a nationwide high school essay/video contest honouring Bernard Chernos, a dedicated civil libertarian, lawyer and lover of lively debate. We welcome essay or video entries at any time of the school year until the deadline! Visit cclet.org/contests for more information! 000
Canadian Civil Liberties Association @cancivlib.bsky.social · 16/10/2025You can read our full statement here. ccla.org/criminal-jus... 010
Canadian Civil Liberties Association @cancivlib.bsky.social · 10/10/2025The launch of our Know Your Rights Guide for queer students in schools is next Wednesday! Don't miss the performance from our special guest, Manny Dingo! Register here to reserve your spot. www.eventbrite.ca/e/resource-l... 000
Canadian Civil Liberties Association @cancivlib.bsky.social · 09/10/2025Canada's Civil Liberties Organizations - bccla.bsky.social, cancivlib.bsky.social and liguedesdroits.bsky.social - have joined forces to take a stand against the Alberta government's proposed use of the notwithstanding clause to attack trans rights. Read the letter here. ccla.org/press-releas... 030
Canadian Civil Liberties Association @cancivlib.bsky.social · 02/10/2025SAVE THE DATE! Join us for the launch of CCLA's brand-new online resource: Know Your Rights: A Guide for Queer Students in Schools. The Guide is designed to help queer and gender-diverse students understand and stand up for their rights in schools. There will be food, stickers, and more! 020
Canadian Civil Liberties Association @cancivlib.bsky.social · 11/09/2025Read 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... 041
Canadian Civil Liberties Association @cancivlib.bsky.social · 11/09/2025Read our statement on bail reform and letter to the Minister of Justice here. ccla.org/press-releas... 010
Canadian Civil Liberties Association @cancivlib.bsky.social · 06/08/2025Link to op-ed: edmontonjournal.com/opinion/colu... 010
Canadian Civil Liberties Association @cancivlib.bsky.social · 20/06/2025Today 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. 111
Canadian Civil Liberties Association @cancivlib.bsky.social · 18/06/2025We 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... 000
Canadian Civil Liberties Association @cancivlib.bsky.social · 03/06/2025June marks the start of Pride Month! Let’s celebrate Canada’s vibrant 2SLGBTQIA+ community and the progress made through tireless activism. 121