CPJ is called to the nation’s capital
By Citizens for Public Justice |
Read CPJ’s press release here. On July 1, 2007, CPJ will open the doors of its new national office in Ottawa, and the Toronto office will close soon after.
Human Rights Day Statement: What About Refugee Rights?
By Ashley Chapman |
Activists, former politicians, and national church leaders found something to agree on this morning. All were among the 47 distinguished signatories of a Human Rights Day statement urging the government to change their refugee policies.
Letter: Climate Change in the Sustainable Development Goals
By Citizens for Public Justice |
[…] organizations to sign the letter, including the Canadian Council for International Co-operation and Climate Action Network Canada, of which CPJ is a member. The letter was sent to the Open Working Group (OWG) ahead of their 12th session from June 16 – 20, 2014. The OWG was established by the UN General Assembly to develop the SDGs. In 2015, […]
Letter: Budget Bill Restricts Social Assistance for Refugees
By Citizens for Public Justice |
November 2014Read the letter160 organizations from across Canada have come together to oppose parts of federal Bill C-43. An open letter was sent to Finance Minister Joe Oliver calling for the withdrawal of sections 172 and 173 in this Bill.
Refugees Are a Blessing to Canada
By Martha Wiebe |
By Martha Wiebe on March 23, 2017 From the Catalyst, Spring 2017 For nearly 40 years, Ottawa Mennonite Church has sponsored refugees from around the world. The experience has been overwhelmingly positive. They have not only contributed to the life of our congregation but also to our community and our country.
Disenchantment for Refugees in Canada
By Justine Nkurunziza |
[…] doctor, physician, engineer, construction worker, or journalist. As an immigrant, you think you’ll be considered at the same level as your Canadian counterparts. But once you l and in Canada, your dream is over because you don’t have “Canadian experience.”
Canada does welcome immigrants. But they should be welcomed to Canada with all their […]
Working Together for Refugee Rights
By Stephen Kaduuli |
When it comes to refugee rights, we need a government that is transparent, that listens and cares, and that is cooperative with other parties.
Faith Communities Write to Minister Freeland Ahead of the Throne Speech
By Karri Munn-Venn |
[…] 2020 Throne Speech, and to mark the Season of Creation (September 1 – October 4), For the Love of Creation issued an open letter to Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland. Recognizing that important policy and budgetary decisions are currently being made, the letter echoes our e-petition in calling on the Government of Canada to: Commit to reducing Canadian GHG […]
Letter: CPJ supports Land Defenders at 1492 Land Back Lane
By Citizens for Public Justice |
CPJ has joined ecumenical leaders in signing on to a letter, organized by Christian Peacemaker Teams, expressing our support for the Haudenosaunee Land Defenders at 1492 Land Back Lane
Bearing the Brunt
By Citizens for Public Justice |
May 2010 Download the report Bearing the Brunt: How the 2008-2009 Recession Created Poverty for Canadian Families details the rise in poverty and economic insecurity caused by the recession.