In 2013 we celebrated CPJ’s 50th anniversary: a time to share and honour all the ways CPJ inspired and transformed public policy in Canada, to learn more about people whose courage and insight have led to lasting change, and to lift up visions for the future. Thank you to everyone who joined us in this celebration!
Originally published in Embassy News. Every day in northern Brazil, 12 long trains filled with minerals leave the largest iron ore mine in the world. Estimates put the worth of each train’s cargo at tens of millions of dollars, while the dilapidated houses on the side of the tracks are home to families who somehow survive on…
December 2017
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CPJ joined our partners from the International Institute for Sustainable Development, Environmental Defence, Oil Change International, Équiterre, the Climate Action Network Canada, and others to write a letter calling on Canada to take action on phasing out fossil fuel subsidies. The letter was addressed to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, President of the Treasury Board Scott Brison, Minister of Finance Bill Morneau, Minister of Natural Resources Jim Carr, Minister of Environment and Climate Change Catherine McKenna, and Minister of International Trade François-Philippe Champagne.
With Canada taking on the G7 Presidency in 2018, now is the time to commit to end federal fossil fuel subsidies.
By becoming a CPJ member, you can join others in a community devoted to fulfilling God’s call to do justice and love our neighbour. Read more
CPJ’s Legacy of Justice: Six Decades of Intergenerational Advocacy Significant moments provide an opportunity for organizations to look back and look forward. CPJ’s 60th anniversary in 2023 was no exception! The 2023 AGM was held in Toronto with an all-star cast of panelists representing the past and future of CPJ. The in-person and online audience…
On the Hill Despite the fact that many parliamentarians are back home in their constituencies, CPJ has been able to stay connected through letters, phone calls, and Zoom meetings. The Dignity for All Campaign wrote to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Minister of Families, Children, and Social Development Ahmed Hussen to check-in on our 2019…
For the Love of Creation For the Love of Creation’s faith-in-action campaign mobilizes people of faith across Canada to reduce household greenhouse gas emissions and demonstrate support for increased federal climate action. This campaign is modelled on the Lenten campaign Give it up for the Earth!, run by Citizens for Public Justice (CPJ) from 2017-2020….
There is deep concern about the climate crisis among churches in Canada. Weighed down with this concern, people are often lost with what to do next. Now, For the Love of Creation is providing a way for people of faith to channel their concern and take action.
From the Catalyst, Winter 2016 On the Hill On October 17, the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, Dignity for All, co-led by CPJ and Canada Without Poverty, held our fourth annual ChewOnThis! event. Over 60 groups participated, holding events in every province and territory. On Parliament Hill, we were joined by NDP MPs Ruth…
