Each year, the CCLA presents a nation-wide high school contest to commemorate the work of Bernard Chernos. Student entries address one of the fundamental freedoms questions posed by us each year (often issues the CCLA itself is working on), examining different civil liberties implications, and applying a ‘reasonableness’ analysis.
Entries can be submitted either as essays or as ‘video rants’ (in the style of Rick Mercer, one of Canada’s most famous political humorists) for a chance to win cash prizes.
The Chernos Contest makes a great ready-made assignment for a wide range of high school courses!
Contest finalists are selected by CCLA lawyers and educators, then judged by a panel of legal scholars, and civil liberties and human rights educators from across the country.
Winners receive certificates and prizes:
- 1st place: $500 + book
- 2nd place: $150 + book
- 3rd place: $100 + book
01 Choose Your Question
Choose one of the four questions selected for the 2022 Chernos Contest.
02 Choose Your Format
Write a 750-1,000 word essay OR record a 3-4 minute video rant.
03 Create Your Entry
Write your essay! Record your video! Proof read! Fact check!
04 Submit!
The Canadian Civil Liberties Education Trust (CCLET) is a non-profit research and public educational organization created in 1967 by the Canadian Civil Liberties Association (CCLA).
CCLA is a national, non-profit, non-governmental organization that works to protect and promote rights and freedoms through the courts, in the community, and in schools. Together, CCLA and CCLET stand for freedom, equity, and a better future for all people in Canada.
CCLET supports the belief that those who understand and think critically about their rights and responsibilities are better prepared to live as global citizens. Our programs encourage learners to engage with and think critically about diverse perspectives, so that they may actively participate in our democratic processes — and make Canada a better, more inclusive place for all.
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