CPJ’s principled approach to public policy is captured in the concept of public justice. Rooted in Scripture, public justice unfolds in human history as God continues with redemptive work in creation. It provides norms for decision-making, not a recipe book for good government, a formula for a just society, or a list of isolated moral issues for Christians to address.
Jennifer deGroot’s review of The Irresistible Revolution: Living as an Ordinary Radical by Shane Claiborne.
Mike Bulthuis’s review of The Impact of Inequality: How to Make Sick Societies Healthier by Richard Wilkinson.
Jack Costello’s review of Singh to Suresh: Non-Citizens, the Canadian Courts and Human Rights Obligations by Tom Clark.
Tim Wichert’s review of Refugee Sandwich: Stories of Exile and Asylum by Peter Showler.
Mike Hogeterp reviews Good Government? Good Citizens? Courts, Politics and Markets in a Changing Canada by W.A. Bogart.
Kathy Vandergrift’s review of The Polite Revolution by John Ibbitson.
On October 20, the Institute for Christian Studies will award retired CPJ staff Gerald Vandezande an honourary Doctor of Letters.
Citizens for Public Justice (CPJ) promotes public justice in Canada by shaping key public policy debates through research and analysis, publishing and public dialogue. CPJ encourages citizens, leaders in society and governments to support policies and practices which reflect God’s call for love, justice, and the flourishing of Creation.
CPJ’s uniqueness is characterized by its ability to play a vital role in the debate around the fundamental direction of our society. Our contribution includes not simply developing and promoting policy alternatives, but more specifically doing so in the context of the core values and principles which shape society and public policy. This unique approach enables us to speak to, and dialogue with, a broad cross-section of Canadian society.