Intro to JR: What is Judicial Review?
Welcome to "Intro to Judicial Review", our blog series that provides a basic explanation of the main elements of judicial review. In Part 1, we answer the question - what is judicial review? [...]
BC Election 2020 – Questions for Candidates
The Community Legal Assistance Society wants to know how the parties in the upcoming BC election will address the issues that matter most to our clients. We are asking questions about our five core [...]
Unlawful Guest Restrictions – Tenant’s Rights during COVID-19
Vancouver, Coast Salish Territories Tenant advocates have received reports that some landlords have been barring access to occupants and/or guests in their rental buildings. This action is in direct contravention of section 30 (1)(b) [...]
Ground-breaking human rights hearing for Indigenous families in the foster care system
By Aleem Bharmal, QC, Human Rights Lawyer Updated May 6, 2021 The BC Human Rights Clinic is representing an Indigenous mother in the case RR v Vancouver Aboriginal Child and Family Services Society (VACFSS) [...]
Fighting for Social Justice at Home and Abroad
What does a tenant evicted without notice in Vancouver and Somali refugee in South Africa have in common? In their most desperate time, they both turn to a community legal organization for help. I [...]
Beyond the Headlines: A Deeper Look at a Tragic Mental Health Case
By Dante Abbey, CLAS Staff Lawyer Recently, the attention of the national media was again captured by a hearing of the Manitoba Mental Health Review Board in the case of Vincent Li. As you [...]