Anaïs Bussières McNicoll, director of the Fundamental Freedoms Program at the CCLA, denounced Quebec’s Bill 89 as “a direct attack on the right to strike,” criticizing its empowerment of officials to curb strikes using vague criteria like “services ensuring the well-being of the population.” The bill would allow the Administrative Labor Tribunal and the Minister … Read more
Canadian Civil Liberties Association Equality Program Director Harini Sivalingam issued the following statement in response to Quebec’s Bill 84 – National Integration Act: “[…]It is vital that newcomers to Quebec learn about Quebec culture and the French language so that they can flourish for generations to come. On the other hand, Bill 84, the National Integration Act, is … Read more
The Canadian Civil Liberties Association (CCLA) is defending its court victory that the federal government did not meet the legal thresholds to invoke the Emergencies Act during the “Freedom Convoy” protests. CCLA Director of the Fundamental Freedoms program Anaïs Bussières McNicoll stated, “While the extraordinary powers granted to the federal government through the Emergencies Act are necessary in … Read more
The National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM), the Canadian Civil Liberties Association (CCLA), and Ichrak Nourel Hak welcome the Supreme Court of Canada’s decision to grant leave in their constitutional challenge of Bill 21. They stated, “It is crucial for the highest court in Canada to have an opportunity to provide clarity on the role of the … Read more
Following Justice Minister and Attorney General of Canada Arif Virani‘s (Parkdale–High Park, Ont.) decision to separate Parts 2 and 3 from the rest of Bill C-63, Online Harms Act, Anaïs Bussières McNicoll, Director of the Fundamental Freedoms Program at the Canadian Civil Liberties Association, issued a statement: “[…] It is crucial that this new Act, … Read more
The Canadian Civil Liberties Association (CCLA) will appear before the Supreme Court of Canada today as an intervenor concerning the test for sentencing a young offender as an adult under the Youth Criminal Justice Act. Director of the Criminal Justice Program Shakir Rahim commented, “The Youth Criminal Justice Act protects youth in the criminal justice system, emphasizing their rehabilitation … Read more
Director of the Equality Program of the Canadian Civil Liberties Association (CCLA ) Harini Sivalingam made the following statement: “The Canadian Civil Liberties Association has been granted leave to intervene at the Supreme Court of Canada in the case of John Howard Society v Saskatchewan. This case arises from a constitutional challenge brought by the John Howard Society … Read more
Anaïs Bussières McNicoll, Director of Fundamental Freedoms at the Canadian Civil Liberties Association (CCLA) made the following statement: “The CCLA is troubled by the University of Waterloo’s recent decision to claim $1.5 million in alleged damages from protesters involved in a student protest movement located on the University’s campus. By claiming stratospheric damages based on … Read more
Having written an open letter to the House public safety committee, Canadian Civil Liberties Association lawyers Anaïs Bussières McNicoll and Shakir Rahim issued a statement: “The CCLA raised its deep concerns about the way the current public consultation on Bill C-70, An Act respecting countering foreign interference, is taking place. The consultation on this bill of almost 100 pages long … Read more
Following the tabling of Bill C-70, An Act respecting countering foreign interference, Anaïs Bussières McNicoll, director of the Fundamental Freedoms Program and Interim Director of the Privacy, Technology and Surveillance Program of the Canadian Civil Liberties Association, issued a statement: “We acknowledge the importance of addressing anything that poses a serious threat to Canada’s democracy. … Read more
