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Freedom of Association FUNDAMENTAL FREEDOMS Notwithstanding Clause PRESS RELEASES

Alberta’s Use of the Notwithstanding Clause to Force Teachers Back to Work is a Dangerous Abuse of Power

"The Alberta government’s decision to invoke the notwithstanding clause to order teachers back to work…

Anaïs Bussières McNicollOctober 28, 2025

EQUALITY LGBTQ2S+Notwithstanding Clause PRESS RELEASES Youth

Joint Statement from Canada’s Civil Liberties Organizations on Alberta’s Proposed Use of the Notwithstanding Clause

OTTAWA — The BC Civil Liberties Association, the Canadian Civil Liberties Association, and the Ligue…

CCLAOctober 9, 2025

EQUALITY LGBTQ2S+Notwithstanding Clause

CCLA Urges Premier to Reconsider Plan Undermining Charter Freedoms

Today, CCLA’s Executive Director wrote to Alberta’s Premier expressing deep concern over the plan to…

CCLASeptember 24, 2025

EQUALITY LGBTQ2S+Notwithstanding Clause PRESS RELEASES

CCLA Welcomes UR Pride Decision Affirming Key Role of Courts in Protecting Charter Rights

TORONTO — The Canadian Civil Liberties Association welcomes today’s decision of the Saskatchewan Court of…

Aaden PearsonAugust 12, 2025

CRIMINAL JUSTICE Notwithstanding Clause PRESS RELEASES

Statement on Proposed Use of Notwithstanding Clause in Run-Up to Federal Election

TORONTO — Shakir Rahim, Director of the Criminal Justice Program (CCLA), made the following statement: The…

CCLAApril 23, 2025

FUNDAMENTAL FREEDOMS Notwithstanding Clause PRESS RELEASES

Federal Election: CCLA Leads Joint Call for a Public Consultation on the Notwithstanding Clause

TORONTO - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Federal Leaders Must Commit to Protecting People of Canada’s Rights…

Anaïs Bussières McNicollApril 8, 2025

EQUALITY Notwithstanding Clause Socio-Economic Status

CCLA Expresses Concerns Over Proposed Laws To Criminalize Unhoused People Living in Encampments

TORONTO — Harini Sivalingam, Director of the Equality Program at the Canadian Civil Liberties Association…

CCLADecember 12, 2024

EQUALITY FUNDAMENTAL FREEDOMS Notwithstanding Clause PRESS RELEASES

CCLA Reacts to the Ontario Premier’s Letter Foreshadowing Future Use of the Notwithstanding Clause to Override Court Decisions

TORONTO — CCLA is relieved that the Ontario government does not intend on using the…

CCLADecember 5, 2024

FUNDAMENTAL FREEDOMS Life, Liberty & Security Notwithstanding Clause

CCLA Urges Ontario Premier To Respect the Rights of Vulnerable People in Ontario

Cybersecurity is an essential part of national security. The digital ecosystem in which we increasingly…

CCLANovember 18, 2024

Bill 21 EQUALITY Freedom of Religion Notwithstanding Clause PRESS RELEASES

Leave to Appeal Filed at the Supreme Court of Canada on Bill 21 Case

OTTAWA — The National Council for Canadian Muslims (NCCM), the Canadian Civil Liberties Association (CCLA) and…

CCLAApril 30, 2024

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Alberta’s Use of the Notwithstanding Clause to Force Teachers Back to Work is a Dangerous Abuse of Power

Joint Statement from Canada’s Civil Liberties Organizations on Alberta’s Proposed Use of the Notwithstanding Clause

CCLA Urges Premier to Reconsider Plan Undermining Charter Freedoms

CCLA Welcomes UR Pride Decision Affirming Key Role of Courts in Protecting Charter Rights

Statement on Proposed Use of Notwithstanding Clause in Run-Up to Federal Election

Federal Election: CCLA Leads Joint Call for a Public Consultation on the Notwithstanding Clause

CCLA Expresses Concerns Over Proposed Laws To Criminalize Unhoused People Living in Encampments

CCLA Reacts to the Ontario Premier’s Letter Foreshadowing Future Use of the Notwithstanding Clause to Override Court Decisions

CCLA Urges Ontario Premier To Respect the Rights of Vulnerable People in Ontario

Leave to Appeal Filed at the Supreme Court of Canada on Bill 21 Case

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