Much of the inspiration for CPJ’s formation came from Alberta, where a small group of Christians had launched the Christian Action Foundation in 1962. It pushed for Christian action in politics, labour and education, energized by the vision of a radically different society based on Gospel values.
Carol Goar, Toronto Star Columnist, Toronto, September 12, 2003.
CPJ Submission to Public Consultation on Electoral Reform
May 2003
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CPJ has a longstanding belief that our current “first past the post” system of political representation is fundamentally flawed and should be replaced by a proportional representation model.
For over half a century, the work of CPJ has been publicly known under different names and carried out through a variety of organizational and corporate structures.
The new updated version of a 1992 edition. It includes 18 new articles and updates to 10 first-edition articles. Nearly 3,000 copies sold!
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CPJ is delighted to announce that retired Public Affairs Director Gerald Vandezande has been named to the Order of Canada.
An Innu elder goes to the land and tells her story on the way.
A profile of longtime CPJ National Public Affairs Director Gerald Vandezande on his retirement in 1999.
