New provisions to Bill C-16 following submissions from CLAS. Our recommendations included expanding the definition of intimate images & rights for complainants to have independent legal representation in applications.
Read Bill C-16 here: parl.ca/documentviewer/en/45…
From care work to community organizing, labour movements to the arts, Filipino Heritage Month celebrates the history, cultures, languages & contributions of Filipino communities across the country.
At our last AGM, we were honoured to hear from Lee Nevens, whose remarks on trans rights and equity in the legal system reminded us that allyship must be active, ongoing, and rooted in action.
National Indigenous History Month is a time to reflect on how Indigenous histories are often treated as something confined to the past, despite the fact that Indigenous peoples continue to shape every part of life across these lands today.
This month is also an opportunity to think critically about the stories Canada tells about itself: whose histories are taught, whose voices are centred, and what it means to move beyond symbolic recognition toward meaningful change.
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World Hunger Day highlights the ongoing reality of food insecurity. Hunger is not inevitable; it is shaped by poverty, inequality, and access to resources. Addressing it means strengthening systems that ensure dignity, stability, and support for all.
Racism is a systemic issue that shapes who is believed, who is protected, and who is left without recourse.
During Anti-Racism Awareness Week, the focus turns to those structures in housing, employment, healthcare and access to justice.
BC’s Anti-Racism Hotline offers free, confidential support to people who have experienced or witnessed racism. Callers can receive information, referrals, and, in some cases, legal information through CLAS’s Human Rights Clinic.
National AccessAbility Week is an opportunity to recognize the contributions of people with disabilities and reflect on the barriers that continue to limit full participation.
Disability-related discrimination remains one of the most common issues raised under the BC Human Rights Code. Through our Human Rights Clinic, CLAS supports individuals navigating these challenges, helping them understand their rights and options.
CLAS’s Human Rights Clinic provides free legal advice and representation to people in BC who have experienced discrimination under the BC Human Rights Code. The clinic helps individuals understand their rights and navigate the Human Rights Tribunal process.
Today is Int'l Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia & Transphobia. As 2SLGBTQIA communities face increased hostility & attacks on their rights, allyship cannot be passive. We must speak up, stand with communities, and support access to safety, dignity, and justice.