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Petition to defend the civil rights of Kevin Johnston

OCLA has launched a petition to the Attorney General of Ontario, The Hon. Yasir Naqvi, asking for the retraction of his consent for criminal proceedings against Kevin Johnston under the “hate speech” provisions of Canada’s Criminal Code. The petition site is at … Continue reading

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Letter: Canada’s record regarding the civil rights of Mr. Issam Al-Yamani

The OCLA has sent a letter today to the Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, concerning Canada’s record regarding the civil rights of Mr. Issam Al-Yamani. The letter is posted here and embedded below:

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Informational note: Privacy Caution on the Use of WiFi

The following informational note was prepared anonymously for the Ontario Civil Liberties Association (OCLA) by an informed industry professional. Privacy Caution on the Use of WiFi: Trading your privacy for a little bit of Wifi Did you never wonder how Facebook … Continue reading

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Email: MPPs must vote down motion censuring BDS to protect free speech

The OCLA sent the following email this evening to Members of Provincial Parliament (MPPs) of Ontario: [scribd id=332848311 key=key-dNyDUq55RcXS8DWjU5w5 mode=scroll]

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OCLA Newsletter – Spring 2016

Dear OCLA Supporter, This email is to give you an update about the OCLA’s work so far in 2016. Letter to Ontario MPPs opposing Bill 202, “Standing Up Against Anti-Semitism Act, 2016” On May 19, the OCLA wrote to all … Continue reading

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OCLA letter to MPPs re: Bill 202 “Standing Up Against Anti-Semitism Act, 2016”

The OCLA sent a letter (here, and embedded below) to all Ontario MPPs this morning calling for rejection of legislation proposed to punish participants and supporters of the “Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions” movement. The bill was killed at second reading … Continue reading

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Lettre de l’ALCO : Affaire Hassan Diab et la protection des citoyens canadiens

L’ALCO a envoyé la lettre ci-dessous à la ministre de la Justice du Canada, concernant l’affaire du Dr Hassan Diab : Lettre de l’ALCO concernant Dr. Hassan Diab

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OCLA letter: Hassan Diab case and protection of Canadian citizens

The OCLA has written to the Hon. Jody Wilson-Raybould, Minister of Justice of Canada, asking the Canadian government to secure the return and release of Dr. Hassan Diab to Canada. The letter can be read below: OCLA letter re: Hassan … Continue reading

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MUST SEE: Dr. Bruce Clark on unconstitutionality of Canada’s treatment of Native Canadians

The Ontario Civil Liberties Association (OCLA) interviewed Dr. Bruce Clark, the lawyer and jurisprudential scholar who describes what ails the Canadian justice system when it comes to dealing with Aboriginal sovereignty issues. Bruce Clark represented Gustafsen Lake Faith Keepers at … Continue reading

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Release: Rancourt v. St. Lewis: Supreme Court judgement harms freedom of expression and fair trial rights in Canada

(OTTAWA, February 18, 2016) – The Ontario Civil Liberties Association (OCLA) opposes the Supreme Court of Canada’s judgement released today, which denies the appeal application of Dr. Denis Rancourt. (Links below.) The judgement erodes freedom of speech and fair trial … Continue reading

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