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The Canadian Civil Liberties Association is honored to have participated this morning in Montreal in a press conference giving voice to more than 300 civil society organizations in Quebec that are unanimously calling for the complete withdrawal of Bill 1.
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L'Association canadienne des libertés civiles est honorée d'avoir participé, ce matin à Montréal, à une conférence de presse portant les voix de plus de 300 organismes de la société civile du Québec qui réclament à l'unisson le retrait complet du Projet de loi 1.
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Today and every day, we call on governments to uphold their human rights and constitutional obligations and to work in partnership with disability communities to build a society where everyone can participate fully, freely and equally.
03.12.2025 16:29 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0As a national civil liberties organization, the Canadian Civil Liberties Association is in solidarity with disability communities in demanding meaningful inclusion, accessible environments, and laws that protect the rights of persons with disabilities.
03.12.2025 16:29 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0Equality, accessibility, and dignity are not aspirations; they are fundamental rights. Yet across Canada, too many barriers remain, from inaccessible public services and discriminatory legislation to systemic gaps in housing, healthcare, education, and justice.
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Today, on the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, we honour the leadership and resilience of people with disabilities.
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ACT 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.
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En invoquant de nouveau les clauses dérogatoires, le Projet de loi 9 du Québec perpétue l'héritage honteux d'exclusion mis en place par la Loi sur la laïcité de l'État. Ce projet de loi va priver des générations de Québécois de professionnels compétents et passionnés.
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Through another use of the notwithstanding clause, Quebec's Bill 9 perpetuates the shameful legacy of exclusion initiated by Bill 21. It will deprive generations of Quebecers of skilled and passionate professionals.
Read more here.
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The Bill passed a critical committee vote last night with minimal consideration of its many flaws and the harm it will impose on migrants, refugees and Canada's moral authority on the global stage.
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CCLA is deeply concerned that the government is fast tracking Bill C-12, which will undermine fairness in our immigration system while flaunting charter rights and Canada's international human rights obligations.
Read more about Bill C-12 here.
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CCLA has just submitted its brief on Bill 1—the Quebec Constitution Act, 2025—to the Committee on Institutions of Quebec’s National Assembly.
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L’ACLC vient tout juste de soumettre son mémoire relatif au Projet de loi 1 – la Loi constitutionnelle de 2025 sur le Québec– à la Commission des institutions de l’Assemblée nationale du Québec.
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Read our full statement on Ontario's cash bail proposal by clicking the link below.
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CCLA welcomes today's Supreme Court decision in Dorsey, which protects habeas corpus and individual liberty.
You can read more about it here.
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Honouring trans lives means more than remembering those we’ve lost. Memory must lead to action. It requires defending the rights, safety, and futures of those who are here today.
20.11.2025 17:19 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0This year, remembrance weighs even heavier. Just this week, the Alberta government took steps to attack the rights and dignity of trans and gender-diverse people, on the eve of a day meant to mourn the very violence that trans people already face.
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Today 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.
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CCLA strongly condemns the Alberta government’s introduction of legislation invoking the notwithstanding clause to shield three laws that directly threaten the rights of trans and gender-diverse people in the province.
Read more here.
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You can read the report here: oci-bec.gc.ca/en/content/o...
12.11.2025 14:38 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0They deserve a system that provides adequate treatment, ensures their wellbeing, and respects their dignity. A system that does not undermines the principles embodied in the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
12.11.2025 14:38 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0The CCLA calls on Correctional Services Canada and the federal government to meaningfully take action in response to the OCI’s comprehensive recommendations. Individuals with mental health conditions in federal custody are some of the most vulnerable members of our society.
12.11.2025 14:38 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0The OCI’s conclusion that it is “abundantly clear that CSC is fundamentally ill-equipped to provide long-term mental health care to individuals with serious mental illness” requires urgent attention and action.
12.11.2025 14:38 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0The Canadian Civil Liberties Association welcomes the 2024-2025 annual report of the Office of Correctional Investigator (OCI). The report’s findings highlight alarming trends in the federal correctional system related to the delivery of mental health care.
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CCLA is at the Supreme Court of Canada this week in the Alford v Canada case to defend freedom of speech and debate in Parliament.
Read more here.
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CCLA unequivocally condemns the adoption of Quebec’s Bill 94, a law that undermines the fundamental freedoms of students and school staff across the province.
Read more here.
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Thank 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.
You can read our full statement on Bill C-14 here.
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Each 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!
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You can read our full statement here.
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