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Executive Director's Report 2009

Hello, my name is Cindy Murdoch and I am pleased to be joining MARL as the new ED. In the brief three weeks that I have been working here I have been catching up on all of the hard work MARL does through committees, community events and educational programs.

Jul 28, 2009 :: 

President's Report 2009

I am pleased to provide my annual report at the end of another busy year for MARL. As in years past, I am reminded just how important organizations like MARL are to those who hold dear our fundamental human rights and civil liberties. This year, we focused our energy on a wide range of topics including the misuse of tasers, drug testing in schools, the right of mature minors to consent to medical treatment, video surveillance in public places, religious exercises in public schools and the scanning and storage of personal information by private businesses.

Jul 28, 2009 :: 

Program Report 2008

Monitoring and Response

Charter Rights & Legislative Review -We reviewed 44 bills, completed a review of our policy on euthanasia and physician assisted suicide and began a review of our policy on religious exercises in Canadian public schools.

Referral - MARL provided referral and/or information in response to more than 80 inquiries from the public. We monitor the issues that arise in this work to determine which are issues that require more attention.

Sep 04, 2008 :: 

Executive Director's Report 2008

I am pleased once again to offer my report on another successful year at MARL. I hope you will read this Annual Report for full details on our programs and projects.

Sep 04, 2008 :: 

President's Reports 2008

I am pleased once again to provide my annual report at the end of another successful year for MARL. The past year reaffirmed just how important organizations such as MARL are in a society that cherishes fundamental human rights and civil liberties. We tackled issues as wide ranging as threats to the right to protest at City Hall, non-consensual blood testing, euthanasia, public surveillance cameras and civilian oversight of police powers.

Sep 04, 2008 :: 

Program Report 2007

Monitoring and Response

Charter Rights & Legislative Review - We reviewed 33 bills, developed a policy on freedom of expression and completed a study on the law and practice of religious instruction and religious exercises in Canadian public schools.

Referral - MARL provided referral and/or information in response to more than 80 inquiries from the public. We monitor the issues that arise in this work to determine which are issues that require more attention.

Jul 14, 2007 :: 

Executive Director's Report 2007

Valerie Price

I am pleased to report on another eventful year at MARL. Michael's report has identified many of the highlights and you will find further detail on our programs and projects in the rest of the Annual Report which I hope you will take a moment to read.

Jul 14, 2007 :: 

President's Report 2007

Michael Conner

I am pleased to provide my first annual report as president of MARL after taking over from Ken Mandzuik, who served on the board for six years. I want to take this opportunity to thank Ken on behalf of the board and MARL for his hard work, leadership and dedication to human rights and civil liberties. Ken has certainly left big shoes to fill and we will continue to look to Ken for his support and guidance in the future.

Jul 10, 2007 :: 

Executive Director's Report 2006

Valerie Price

The end of one year's activities and the beginning of another is always a time for reflection on what has been achieved. This has been a productive year at MARL, the highlights being the completion of two significant projects.

Jul 14, 2006 :: 

President's Report 2006

Ken Mandzuik

I am pleased once again to provide my annual report at the end of another good year for MARL. This year presented us with some challenges that we were happily able to deal with. For the first time in many years, MARL did not take part in the Asper Human Rights and Holocaust Studies Program. This has been a key part of our education strategy for some time but I am happy to report that our Education Committee is already working on an exciting new program with the generous financial assistance of the Winnipeg Foundation. Another challenge that we faced this year came with some unanticipated lease costs due mostly to increased heating bills in our space. We recently were able to negotiate a new lease for another term, which will lower make our costs more manageable and remove the possibility of similar expensive surprises.

Jul 14, 2006 ::