Poverty Trends 2026 report
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Poverty Trends 2026

Stronger Together: Building a Just Canada for All

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Poverty Trends 2026

By Nev Langlois | October 17, 2026

Released annually, CPJ’s Poverty Trends reports provide readers with a review of data on poverty in Canada and the state of government action, as well as a vision for how we can move forward.

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The stories we’re telling in the Alberta referendum

By Michael DeMoor | October 5, 2026

In this special blog post for CPJ, Michael DeMoor unpacks what’s at stake in the Alberta referendum for justice, belonging, and moral obligation.

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The Saskatchewan Court of Appeal has reserved its decision on coal power—but we’re not waiting to take action

By Maryo Wahba | September 25, 2026

Find out what happened when CPJ took our coal power case to the Saskatchewan Court of Appeal.

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I’m fundraising and participating in the CPJ Ride for Refuge. Here’s “what moves me”

By Rena Namago | September 23, 2026

Read CPJ policy analyst and Chatham, ON resident Rena Namago’s explains why she’s fundraising and participating in the CPJ Ride for Refuge on October 3rd.

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Postcards from the Public: refugees and migrants are making positive impacts in our communities!

By Scott Cooper | September 18, 2026

Join CPJ’s postcard campaign where we’re telling members of parliament that refugees and migrants are making positive impacts in our communities!

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Who is responsible for people’s well-being in Canada? CPJ’s answer is all of us, and we explain why in our newest report: Poverty Trends 2026, Stronger Together: Building a Just Canada for All This year’s Poverty Trends examines the relationship between immigration and poverty in Canada, placing today’s challenges within the country’s history of settler colonialism, exclusionary immigration policy, and changing economic priorities. The report explores how poverty is measured and experienced across Canada, highlighting newcomers’ essential contributions to the workforce alongside the disproportionate barriers they face. The good news? Proven policy solutions already exist!  🛒 Improving the adequacy and accessibility of income support 🧳  Improving resettlement supports  🏠 Providing stability and security through adequate housing 🚑 Improving publicly funded, publicly delivered health and social services, and ⚖️ Generating needed revenue and tackling inequality through progressive taxation. Don’t keep this to yourself—each of us has a role to play in building a more just and sustainable future! Here are three ways to get involved: ✅Share the report with your community, workplace, place of worship, school, or other networks. Download the report from the link in our bio! ✅Talk about it with your MP - You can check out CPJ’s Advocacy Toolkit for tips!  ✅ Support CPJ’s work by becoming a member  #PovertyTrends2026 #EndPoverty #SocialJustice #CPJ #Inequity Canada BasicIncome onpoli cdnpoli justice publicjustice glbi cdb endpoverty
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Who is responsible for people’s well-being in Canada? CPJ’s answer is all of us, and...

Come join us as we take the next step in moving from Land Acknowledgments to Action. CPJ’s new resource tool, the “From Land Acknowledgements to Action: A Roadmap”, is participatory and interactive and holds the wisdom from interviews conducted with over 40 people involved with Canadian churches and faith communities working on issues of Indigenous justice. Register through the link in our bio to join John Olthuis, Lori Ransom, and Mackenzie Graham, some of our country’s strongest voices in Indigenous justice, as we reflect on the journey so far, envision where reconciliation is calling us next, and explore a practical resource to help us move from acknowledgement to action. #LandAcknowledgementsToAction #IndigenousJustice #Reconciliation John Olthuis is a Member of the Order of Canada, a CPJ co-founder, and a leading Indigenous rights lawyer in Canada. His new book, On Dismantling Settler Colonialism: An Insider’s Perspective on Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples is the inspiration for CPJ’s current Reconciliation campaign, From Land Acknowledgements to Action. Lori Ransom is a member of the Algonquins of Pikwàkanagàn First Nation and serves as Indigenous Consultant to the World Council of Churches and Reconciliation and Indigenous Justice Animator with the United Church of Canada. Her work in healing and reconciliation has included roles with The Presbyterian Church in Canada and as Senior Advisor, Church and Interfaith Relations for the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada. An ordained Elder in The Presbyterian Church in Canada, Lori brings extensive experience working with churches locally, nationally, and internationally. Mackenzie Graham is a Policy and Government Engagement Lead with Mennonite Central Committee’s (MCC) Peace & Justice Office in Ottawa. After studying criminal justice and public policy at the University of Guelph, he developed a passion for restorative justice and addressing the systemic inequalities that affect access to justice. In his work with MCC, Mackenzie leads advocacy and government engagement related to MCC’s programs in Canada, including Indigenous Neighbours, Restorative Justice and Poverty Reduction.
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There is often a divide between Quebec and the rest of Canada. On October 22nd, Citizens for Public Justice, IERTIMM, and Christ the Redeemer Lutheran Church (@ctrddo) will be hosting a panel discussion to bridge this gap during an evening of mutual learning about the unique and common experiences that refugees and migrants face in Quebec. The panel will feature Martin Bellerose, Alessandra Santopadre, and Rena Namago to discuss the challenges facing refugees and migrants in Quebec, the colonial roots of Canada’s immigration system, and the role of the Church in working for a renewed Canadian welcome. 📅 Thursday, October 22 🕰️ 7:00 – 9:00 PM ET 🏛️ In person: Christ the Redeemer Lutheran Church, Montreal 💻 Online: RSVP to receive the Zoom link ✨ To register and learn more, click the link in our bio 🔗 #cdnpoli #cpj #publicjustice #welcometoCanada #refugeerightsarehumanrights #refugeerights #migrantworkerrights #statusforall #stca #bettertogether #theologyofmigration #qcpoli #canadianmigration #refugeesponsorship #mqupreads
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🥕🗞 READ THE ARTICLE - click the link in our bio 🔗 Many of us in Canada are enjoying the fresh local produce available in this season. We’re thankful for the hard work of farmers and other agricultural workers providing essential work for our agrifood industry. We also recognize the significant cost that migrant workers bear while they participate in Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker Programs. How should we respond? Visit CPJ's website to read Rena Namago's article in Christian Courier (@chr.courier) about migrants’ experiences, the calling of Christians in response to migrants, and the inspiring tradition of the Canadian Church’s advocacy efforts for refugee and migrant rights. #Canadianimmigration #migrantworkersrights #tfwp #welcometoCanada #refugeerightsarehumanrights #refugeerights #publicjustice #cpj #statusforall #justiceformigrantworkers #cdnpoli
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Canada's federal government is making decisions that undermine refugee and migrant rights. That's why the message of CPJ's new book—that policy should centre lived experience and uphold our international obligations—is so crucial. We need people across the country to join this conversation. You're invited to join CPJ supporters, migrants, and advocates at the Saskatchewan stop on The Renewed Canadian Welcome Book Tour, cohosted by Mennonite Central Committee Saskatchewan (@mccsask) and Turning the Tide Bookstore (@ttt.books). The event will also feature Kaylee Perez of MCC (@kprezzle), Rena Namago of CPJ (@renanamago) and Setara, an individual with lived refugee experience. 📅 Monday, September 14th 🕰️ 7 – 9 p.m. CST 🏛️ MCC Saskatchewan (600 45th St. W, Saskatoon) ✨ To register and learn more, click the link in CPJ's bio 🔗 #Canadianimmigration #migrantworkersrights #stca #welcometoCanada #refugeerightsarehumanrights #refugeerights #publicjustice #cpj #statusforall #justiceformigrantworkers #tfwp #cdnpoli #event #saskatoon #WorldRefugeeDay
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