Supreme Court of Canada’s decision is a victory for human rights in the workplace
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Vancouver, Coast Salish Territories
Human rights lawyers with the Community Legal Assistance Society (CLAS) are celebrating the Supreme Court of Canada’s decision today in the case of BC Human Rights Tribunal v. Schrenk. The Court confirmed […]
Operating in Darkness: BC’s Mental Health Act Detention System
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Vancouver, Coast Salish Territories
New report finds disturbing rights violations in BC’s mental health detention system
BC is violating the rights of people in mental health detention, according to a report released today by the Community Legal Assistance […]
Human Rights Leaders Calling for Changes from Government
CLAS, BCPIAC, West Coast LEAF, CCPA-BC and the Poverty and Human Rights Centre have made submissions to the government in support of a common vision for the BC Human Rights Commission.
CLAS’ Submissions can be downloaded here.
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Vancouver, Coast […]
Broad coalition of legal organizations calling for significant reform to BC’s justice system
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Vancouver, Coast Salish Territories
#JusticeReformBC: Broad coalition of legal organizations calling for significant reform to British Columbia’s justice system
Pivot Legal Society, Community Legal Assistance Society, BC Civil Liberties Association, and West Coast LEAF are calling […]
CLAS at the Supreme Court of Canada fighting for Harassment-free workplaces
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Vancouver, Coast Salish Territories
If you are being harassed at work, you may not have the right to file a human rights complaint, because it all depends on who is harassing you.
A case being appealed to […]
City of Vancouver under pressure to make more pet-friendly homes available for low-income renters
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Vancouver, Coast Salish Territories
In addition to direct legal services and public education, CLAS uses its expertise to advocate for systemic law reform. We work with community and advocacy groups to develop […]