In the 2023 Fall Catalyst, Walter Neutel reflects on 60 years of CPJ and the history that made us the organization we are today. Walter discusses the Dutch immigrant community in Canada post-World War II, focusing on their formation of communities and Christian schools, and highlights the advocacy work of CLA and CJL, which […]
Interested in getting your church engaged in anti-poverty discussions and reflections? Check out a few ofĀ resources to continue or initiate the conversation.
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In 2016, Saganash tabled a private memberās bill in Parliament to endorse the UN declaration. It died in the Senate. Last December, building on Saganashās ef forts, the Liberal government introduced Bill C-15. In mid-June, it became law, mandating the government āto take all measures necessary to ensure the laws of Canada are consistent […]
CPJās 2023/2024 Public Justice Intern, Asvini Uthayakumaran, wrote a reflection piece for Kentro Christian Network on the rationale behind the collaborative International Development Week events with International Justice Mission Canada and World Renew.
