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Lessons from COVID-19 Towards Urgent Climate Action in Canada
On March 19 we combatted the heaviness of climate work with hope through an insightful and energizing online workshop led by Julia Sterling.
Poverty Trends 2023
Reimagining a Rights-Based Social Safety Net
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Engaging Across Experiences for a More Just Society
Natalie’s compelling reflections emphasize the need for intentional cross-sector connections in an increasingly polarized world. She advocates for mutual care and understanding, highlighting the importance of inclusive policy-making that centers on the most marginalized communities.
What Role Does Our Faith Play in Compelling Us to Care for Creation?!
From coast, to coast, to coast, for over sixty years, Citizens for Public Justice (CPJ) has been inspired by faith to act for social and environmental justice in Canadian public policy. ‘Give it up for the Earth!’, CPJ’s annual Lenten environmental campaign, brings faithful communities together to commit to individual carbon reductions, to call for a just transition towards a sustainable and equitable economy, and to champion policies that will preserve the beauty, complexity, and life-sustaining nature of God’s creation. ‘Give it up for the Earth!’ is not simply a campaign; it’s a national movement driven by faith, hope, and the unwavering belief that together, we can build sufficient momentum towards climate justice in Canada. Your participation is a profound testament to elected officials that faith communities are not just concerned about the state of the planet, but are also committed to a mission of stewardship, fiercely determined to safeguard the intricate harmony of nature that is essential for the flourishing of all creation.
Refugee claimants in Canada shouldn’t be forced to sleep in a shelter
CPJ joins other Canadian faith-based communities to call upon Canada to develop and implement A National Plan for Asylum with Dignity. As a signatory to both the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the 1951 Refugee Convention, Canada must ensure that it is upholding the rights of those fleeing persecution. Show your support by signing our Inter-faith Campaign for asylum with dignity.
Interfaith Call to Action – Asylum with Dignity for Refugee Claimants
Let’s unite our voices for Asylum with Dignity! CPJ is calling for broad inter-faith support to advance the rights of refugee claimants. Canada maintains the reputation as a global leader in refugee resettlement. However, refugee claimants – those who seek protection at our borders or from inside the country – face significant challenges upon arrival. Individuals fleeing persecution are left with inadequate housing and social support leaving them to navigate a complex and daunting system on their own.
We are calling on all faith leaders, religious organizations, and members of faith communities across the country to join this campaign! We demand the implementation of a comprehensive plan that addresses critical gaps in the reception and support of refugee claimants.
Fair? Not quite. The 2024 Federal Budget through a public justice lens.
Did the 2024 Federal Budget pass CPJ’s “public justice test”? The answer is no: important steps were taken, but not at a sufficient level of ambition to change the status quo – and certainly not enough to fulfill the budget’s stated promise of “fairness for every generation.” In this brief analysis, we elaborate on key highlights related to CPJ’s priority areas.
Are you curious about addressing poverty at your local community level? Join CPJ and other justice-oriented organizations for a virtual event, “Localizing the SDGs: Community Perspectives and Knowledge Sharing,” July...
Despite Canada being recognized globally as a leader in refugee resettlement, no similar system exists for refugee claimants – those who arrive seeking protection at or within the Canadian borders....
Thank you to everyone who participated in our exciting panel discussion exploring the role of faith communities in driving change at our Annual General Meeting. Our diverse panelists, Allan Reesor-McDowell...
Join us TONIGHT in-person or online for a rich panel discussion from 6-7:30pm at Calvin CRC to discuss the role that faith communities play in driving change. We will hear...