The CMLA seeks to protect and advance the values of the Canadian Charter of Rights and
Freedoms (Charter), the rule of law and the dignity of all persons in Canada. As such, our
organization strongly supports the restoration of the Court Challenges Program (CCP). In
addition to restoration of the program, we recommend that the scope of the CCP be expanded
beyond that of its previous iteration to include section 7 of the Charter, that the new program
encompass provincial government action, legislation, policy and practice, and that the Board,
review panels and staff of the new CCP reflect the rich diversity of Canada.
The CMLA seeks to protect and advance the values of the Canadian Charter of Rights and
Freedoms (Charter), the rule of law and the dignity of all persons in Canada. As such, our
organizati…