Book Review: On Fire
By Karri Munn-Venn |
In this collection of a decade’s worth of essays and presentations, Klein expresses grief, fear, and a deep well of hopefulness as she reflects on pivotal moments in the push for climate justice.
Book Review: Wild Hope
By Leona Lortie |
Reviewed by Leona Lortie Wild Hope is a beautiful collection of short stories exploring the beauty of creation, framed in an invitation to act. The stories of endangered animals featured in each chapter, which draw us into worlds of amazing complexity and dire threats, are woven together with stories of humans who passionately […]
Book Review: The Ungrateful Refugee
By Andriata Chironda |
The book shows how storytelling is key to formal recognition as a refugee and an important step to social inclusion and acceptance in the receiving country.
Charity is not enough: ending child poverty in Canada
By Sarah Shepherd |
Universal Children’s Day, November 20, was a day of creative action, learning, and reflection across the country on all the changes that are needed for the most impoverished children in Canada to live in dignity.
CPJ participating in solidarity fast with Theresa Spence
By Citizens for Public Justice |
CPJ staff will be participating, with KAIROS Canada and many other Canadians committed to faith and justice, in a one–day solidarity fast with Chief Theresa Spence this week.
Loving our neighbours: Brief on Income Inequality
By Citizens for Public Justice |
[…] by lifting Canadians out of poverty
Brief to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance Study of Income Inequality in Canada
The Finance Committee has finally started its study of income inequality. Prior to these hearings, CPJ submitted a brief to the committee entitled ‘Loving our […]
Infographic: Guaranteed Livable Income in Canada
By Citizens for Public Justice |
CPJ’s infographic comparing Canada’s current welfare system to a Guaranteed Livable Income.
Allow All Elderly Immigrants to Access Social Assistance
By Citizens for Public Justice |
Immigration policies should allow elderly immigrants the financial freedom to access social transfers (provided, of course, that they match the eligibility criteria) without solely relying on their children or grandchildren. This independence can allow for the formation of deeper relationships without the financial stress of this undertaking contract.
Consulting on Climate: Let’s Make Our Voices Heard
By Karri Munn-Venn |
“What do you think?” It’s a phrase we often use with friends when checking an idea or seeking advice. And it’s the question our federal government is now asking us as it develops Canada’s climate action plan.
Voices for Peace: A Conference for Prayerful Activists
By Joe Gunn |
[…] – without stopping, taking stock, recharging one’s emotional and spiritual batteries, and counting on true, engaged friends and mentors for support?
At Voices for Peace, a conference in Toronto on Saturday, April 28, over 120 participants took advantage of opportunities to re -charge and refocus. The conference provided a healthy and invigorating mix of energy and reflection.