This year’s Poverty Trends shows that several measures of poverty in Canada are moving in the wrong direction. Intersecting and deep-set inequitable structures and practices make poverty persistent—but they do not make it inevitable.
Canadians expect a strong health care system, but a shortage of professionals poses a challenge. Canada must increasingly depend on internationally educated health professionals (IEHPs) to sustain quality and effectiveness. Mansoureh (Suri) Ebrahimi’s report explores the barriers and discrimination that IHEPs face, even while Canada’s healthcare system will inevitably rely upon these workers.
On September 25, CPJ Socio-Economic Policy Analyst Natalie Appleyard joined MP Leah Gazan and Senator Kim Pate in a press conference ahead of the House of Commons vote on Bill C-223: an Act to develop a national framework for a guaranteed livable basic income. Senator Pate is sponsoring a parallel bill in…
When the Canada Disability Benefit (CDB) was announced in the 2024 federal budget, it got a lot of us excited. A survey by Angus Reid showed that a huge majority of Canadians—nine-in-ten—were on board with the idea. Even with all that enthusiasm, many people were skeptical about whether this benefit…
In this policy brief, Asvini Uthayakumaran delves into the oppressive labour conditions experienced by predominantly racialized temporary foreign workers (TFWs). These conditions are the result of two central features of the TFWP: (1) the denial of permanent immigration status and (2) the use of employer-tied/closed work permits. Both of these features work in tandem to deny migrant workers basic rights and keep them in the margins of Canadian society.
Make the CDB What it was Meant to Be! Did you know that an estimated 16.8% of people with a disability in Canada live in poverty, compared to 9.3% of people without a disability? When the federal government passed legislation to create the Canada Disability Benefit (CDB), there was a…
CPJ has presented its pre-budget submission with recommendations for Budget 2025, which will be the final budget that will be set before the next federal election. In our submission, we urge the federal government to: Read the Summary Recommendations below or the full document. Summary of Recommendations
When your house is burning, you act. Our hearts ache for Jasper and all communities across Canada experiencing extreme weather events and raging forest fires as a direct impact of the climate crisis. Citizens for Public Justice joins eighty other organizations calling for immediate government action to regulate fossil fuel…
John Olthuis, a prominent lawyer and recent Member of the Order of Canada, has dedicated over 30 years to advocating for Indigenous rights in Canada. His significant contributions include high-profile legal cases and mentorship for Indigenous lawyers. Motivated by his Christian values, he co-founded Citizens for Public Justice with Gerald Vandezande and Jim Visser and played a crucial role in establishing Indigenous rights in Canada’s constitution.
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.
