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Community Legal Assistance Society @clasbc.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

CLAS' Community Law Program represented the Council of Canadians with Disabilities in a 𝘊𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘦𝘳 challenge to BC’s 𝘔𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘭 𝘏𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘵𝘩 𝘈𝘤𝘵. Learn more in our Annual Report: clasbc.net/our-work/annual-reports

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Community Legal Assistance Society @clasbc.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Today, we remember those who have been lost and recommit to the Calls for Justice. Remembrance must be accompanied by action.

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Community Legal Assistance Society @clasbc.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

The National Inquiry made clear that this violence is not isolated. It is connected to systemic violations of Indigenous and human rights, and addressing it requires change across our legal, social and political systems.

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Community Legal Assistance Society @clasbc.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

October 4 is a day to honour missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQIA+ people, and to stand with the families, survivors and communities who continue to demand justice.

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Community Legal Assistance Society @clasbc.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Rights don’t diminish as we age. National Seniors Day highlights the importance of dignity, autonomy and access to justice for older adults. From discrimination to navigating mental health and other complex systems, legal rights and protections matter at every stage of life.

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Community Legal Assistance Society @clasbc.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

If you have experienced discrimination, harassment, or violence because you are Muslim or were perceived to be Muslim, the Islamophobia Hotline can provide free confidential legal advice and representation. Learn more here: islamophobiahotline.org

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Free confidential legal advice if you feel that you have been discriminated, harassed, or faced violence because you are Muslim or were perceived to be Muslim.

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Community Legal Assistance Society @clasbc.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Everyone deserves to participate fully in their community without facing discrimination because of their faith or identity.

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Community Legal Assistance Society @clasbc.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

This #CanadianIslamicHistoryMonth, we celebrate the histories and contributions of Muslim communities across Canada while recognizing the ongoing work to dismantle Islamophobia and discrimination.

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Community Legal Assistance Society @clasbc.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

This #WomensHistoryMonth, we recognize the women who challenged unequal systems and expanded rights in Canada, and those continuing that work today. Progress is always hard won, and the work toward equality and access to justice continues.

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Community Legal Assistance Society @clasbc.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

This #HealthyWorkplaceMonth, learn about SHARP Workplaces and the free, confidential legal advice available to people in BC who experience workplace sexual harassment: clasbc.net/get-legal-help/sexual-harassment-in-the-workplace/about-sharp-workplaces/

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Community Legal Assistance Society @clasbc.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Today, we honour residential school survivors, their families and communities, and the children who never came home. To learn more, read the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada: Calls to Action here: www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/b...

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Community Legal Assistance Society @clasbc.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

At CLAS, we recognize that the legal system itself has been (and continues to be) part of this history. Our responsibility is not simply to acknowledge that truth, but to consider how our work can contribute to a more just future.

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Community Legal Assistance Society @clasbc.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Truth and reconciliation require more than remembrance. They require action: implementing the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action, upholding Indigenous rights, confronting ongoing systemic discrimination, and changing the institutions that continue to reproduce colonial harms.

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Community Legal Assistance Society @clasbc.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

September 30 asks us to confront why there are children who never returned home from residential schools, and in particular, the systems that allowed those harms to happen.

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Community Legal Assistance Society @clasbc.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

CLAS will be closed tomorrow in observance of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Our offices will reopen on Thurs, Oct 1st.

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Community Legal Assistance Society @clasbc.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Wishing joy, reflection, and community to all observing Sukkot. Chag Sameach.

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Community Legal Assistance Society @clasbc.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

To all who observe Yom Kippur, we wish you meaningful day of reflection, atonement, and renewal.

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Community Legal Assistance Society @clasbc.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

This #GenderEqualityWeek, we’re highlighting SHARP Workplaces, which provides free, confidential legal advice to people in BC who experience workplace sexual harassment. Learn more: clasbc.net/get-legal-help/sexual-harassment-in-the-workplace/about-sharp-workplaces/

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Community Legal Assistance Society @clasbc.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Everybody has a right to a safe workplace free from sexist comments and attitudes. Experiencing #sexualharassment? Contact #SHARPWorkplaces for FREE confidential legal advice. Call 604-673-3143 or learn more: ow.ly/YuQr50WToHA #WorkplaceRights #BeInformedBeSHARP

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Community Legal Assistance Society @clasbc.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Join us for FREE, interactive, training on harassment and knowing your rights! Designed for anyone working in the trades in BC. Oct 7 (5-6:30 PM): What is Workplace Sexual Harassment Nov 4 (5-6:30 PM): Intervention Strategies Register ➡️ ow.ly/x0LY50ZNZeo

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Community Legal Assistance Society @clasbc.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

On the anniversary of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, we reaffirm the importance of meaningful implementation and ensuring Indigenous rights are respected not only in principle, but in law, policy, and practice.

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Community Legal Assistance Society @clasbc.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

On #WorldSuicidePreventionDay, we recognize the importance of listening to people with lived experience and continuing to build approaches to mental health that centre compassion, autonomy, and human rights.

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Community Legal Assistance Society @clasbc.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

The history of Labour Day is the fight for better working conditions. This year, we recognize generations of workers who organized for change, while acknowledging that many people still face harassment, discrimination, unsafe conditions, and unequal power at work.

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Community Legal Assistance Society @clasbc.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

CLAS will be closed for the long weekend in observance of Labour Day. Our offices will reopen on Tuesday, September 8th. We wish everyone a safe and enjoyable long weekend.

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Community Legal Assistance Society @clasbc.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Unwelcome comments about your gender or gender presentation are #sexualharassment. #SHARPWorkplaces provides FREE legal advice to anyone who has been sexually harassed in BC. Call 604-673-3143 or learn more: ow.ly/Ga4s50WTnQe #BeInformedBeSHARP

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Community Legal Assistance Society @clasbc.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Learn about your rights and responsibilities under BC's Human Rights Code from an experienced human rights lawyer. Register now to reserve your seat: www.eventbrite.com/e/human-rights-basics-free-online-lunch-and-learn-tickets-1996687200165

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Community Legal Assistance Society @clasbc.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

#SHARPWorkplaces now offers public legal education with specialized modules on workplace #sexual harassment. Organizations & groups: Ready to collaborate? We can bring this training to you. Call 604-673-3143 or email SHARPWorkplaces@clasbc.net #BeInformedBeSHARP

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Community Legal Assistance Society @clasbc.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Public Service Pride Week celebrates the contributions of 2SLGBTQIA+ public servants & the importance of inclusive workplaces. We believe everyone deserves to work free from discrimination & harassment and we remain committed to advancing human rights & access to justice for all.

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Community Legal Assistance Society @clasbc.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

A Landmark Decision for Mental Health Rights in BC:

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Community Legal Assistance Society @clasbc.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

A Supreme Court ruling on B.C.'s 𝘔𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘭 𝘏𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘵𝘩 𝘈𝘤𝘵 marks a major step for patients' rights. CLAS lawyer Kevin Love says, "This is a monumental victory for everyone who has experienced treatment under this health-care regime." Read the full article here: ow.ly/JZ6950Zwito

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Community Legal Assistance Society @clasbc.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

If you work in the trades in Victoria, check out our FREE training with BCCWITT! Know your rights on workplace sexual harassment! 📅September 12 from 10AM - 2PM. Lunch included. Register at: bccwitt.ca/sharp #VictoriaBC #SHARPWorkplaces #BeInformedBeSHARP #WomenInTrades

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Community Legal Assistance Society @clasbc.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

Justice must be accessible to everyone. On the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples, we honour the resilience, knowledge, and leadership of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples, and reaffirm our commitment to advancing human rights and improving access to justice.

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Community Legal Assistance Society @clasbc.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Unwanted attention making you uncomfortable at work? #SHARPWorkplaces can help. We offer FREE confidential legal advice to anyone experiencing workplace #sexualharassment in BC. Call 604-673-3143 or learn more: ow.ly/Jv8W50WTnwg #BeInformedBeSHARP

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Community Legal Assistance Society @clasbc.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Their commitment, together with CCD's leadership and perseverance, has helped secure a decision that will have a lasting impact on the rights and dignity of people receiving mental health care in British Columbia.

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Community Legal Assistance Society @clasbc.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Finally, we extend our deepest appreciation to the dedicated CLAS team, past and present, who devoted years of work to this Charter challenge.

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Community Legal Assistance Society @clasbc.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

We are grateful to the legal team at McCarthy Tétrault, whose expertise, advocacy, and support helped make this litigation possible, and the intervenor, Health Justice. The Law Foundation of BC provides us with funding for our systemic legal reform work.

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Community Legal Assistance Society @clasbc.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

This outcome would not have been possible without the courage of the witnesses who shared their lived experiences of involuntary detention and the profound impacts of being excluded from decisions about their own care.

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Community Legal Assistance Society @clasbc.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

The Court found that British Columbia is the only province that does not require an assessment of a person's capacity to make treatment decisions before authorizing involuntary psychiatric treatment, and that this approach is unconstitutional.

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Community Legal Assistance Society @clasbc.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Last week’s decision marked a significant milestone for our client, the Council of Canadians with Disabilities (CCD), whose decade-long challenge has resulted in an important advancement for the rights of people involuntarily detained under BC's Mental Health Act.

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Community Legal Assistance Society @clasbc.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

CLAS will be closed today in observance of BC Day, our offices will reopen on Tuesday, August 4. We wish everyone a safe and enjoyable long weekend.

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Community Legal Assistance Society @clasbc.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

Happy Vancouver Pride! Today is a celebration of community, resilience, and the ongoing pursuit of equality. We stand with 2SLGBTQIA+ communities in BC and remain committed to protecting human rights and improving access to justice for all. Have a safe and joyful Pride!

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Community Legal Assistance Society @clasbc.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Emancipation Day marks the abolition of slavery across the British Empire but the legacy of slavery & anti-Black racism continues to shape barriers to justice. We are committed to advancing human rights & building systems where everyone can exercise their rights with dignity.

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Community Legal Assistance Society @clasbc.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

A major victory for the rights of involuntary patients in BC. The BC Supreme Court has ruled that involuntary patients cannot be stripped of all consent rights the moment they pass through the hospital door. Read more: clasbc.net/our-work/cases/deemed-consent-law-under-the-mental-health-act/

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Community Legal Assistance Society @clasbc.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Uncomfortable at work because of inappropriate comments, “compliments” or “jokes”? You’re not being “too sensitive” – sexual harassment is against the law. Get free legal advice, from #SHARPWorkplaces at 604-673-3143. Learn more: ow.ly/RqTH50WTnyX #BeInformedBeSHARP

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Community Legal Assistance Society @clasbc.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Gender-based violence (like sexual harassment/assault) can happen in our private lives, but also at work. Read our latest blog post to explore: How are non-disclosure agreements involved in workplace GBV? What should be done to address GBV in the workplace? Blog: clasbc.net/gbv-at-work-ndas

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Community Legal Assistance Society @clasbc.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

Nelson Mandela International Day honours the enduring pursuit of equality, dignity, and justice. At CLAS, we believe advancing human rights requires action to remove barriers, challenge discrimination, and ensure everyone can access justice.

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Community Legal Assistance Society @clasbc.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Respondents from our Speak Out project report shared how NDAs were used against them when experiencing gender-based violence at work. 🔗 Read the report: ow.ly/XoiI50ZmwiU 📢 Learn about our project: ow.ly/V5z850ZmwiV #BeInformedBeSHARP #NDA

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Community Legal Assistance Society @clasbc.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Respondents from our Speak Out project report shared how NDAs were used against them when experiencing gender-based violence at work. 🔗 Learn about our project and read the report: ow.ly/BhMW50ZmeRr #BeInformedBeSHARP #NDA

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Community Legal Assistance Society @clasbc.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

CLAS’ Speak Out: Ending Gender-Based Violence report is out now! Our report highlights how employers are misusing NDAs when gender-based violence (GBV) happens at work. 📢 Learn about our project and read the report: ow.ly/Elmx50ZmeQk #BeInformedBeSHARP #EndGBV

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Community Legal Assistance Society @clasbc.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

CLAS is hiring a full-time lawyer (2–6 years of call) for our Mental Health Law Program. Fixed-term contract until March 2028. Make a difference in mental health law & access to justice. Details & how to apply: ow.ly/rOuy50ZmeTm #MentalHealthLaw #A2J

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