Access to Justice Elusive for Refugees in Canada
By David Menendez |
There is an access to justice crisis affecting people in Canada especially those who are most vulnerable. We must raise our voices.
Ignoring the call for justice is simply not an option for followers of Christ
By Deborah Mebude |
[…] On this International Day for the Eradication of Poverty on October 17, I celebrate the release of Canada’s Poverty Reduction Strategy with my fellow advocates and the Chew on this! Dignity for All Campaign, which is working towards a poverty –free Canada. Deep poverty is our country’s national shame. There are 5.8 million Canadians living in poverty.
Book Review: Journeys to Justice – Finding Hope in History
By Citizens for Public Justice |
From the Catalyst, Summer 2018 “Dangerous memory” is how Rev. Christine Boyle characterizes the heritage of Christian social action in the ten stories in Journeys to Justice. Hopeful, inspiring memories is the intent of Joe Gunn, according to his introductory letter to his children and the next generation. Can they be both dangerous and inspiring?
Book Review: Journeys to Justice – Who’ll Carry the Mission?
By Citizens for Public Justice |
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Journeys to Justice includes stories and reflections offered by a variety of justice seekers these past forty years. reveals in his own words and through the words of others, a desperation to make our world right and holy. This is not work done in isolation […]
In Review – Spring 2019
By Citizens for Public Justice |
In November and December, CPJ attended the House of Commons’ All Party Anti–Poverty Caucus (APAPC) meetings on the topics of child poverty and poverty among newcomers in Canada.
In Review – Winter 2019
By Citizens for Public Justice |
This fall, CPJ has participated in the climate strikes, brought on several new interns and staff, and launched a new podcast!
In Review – Summer 2014
By Citizens for Public Justice |
From The Catalyst Summer 2014 Letters to Canadian Banks In June, CPJ wrote to the CEOs of Canada’s eight largest banks, commending them for introducing no -fee and low–cost bank accounts to low–income seniors, youth, and students. CPJ also called on the CEOs to extend these accounts to all low–income Canadians. 2014 Annual General Meeting […]
In Review – Winter 2014
By Citizens for Public Justice |
[…] Toronto to participate in meetings with Campaign 2000, a campaign dedicated to eliminating child poverty in Canada At the invitation of the Diocesan Green Group, Karri Munn -Venn traveled to Kingston, ON on October 17 to lead a Living Ecological Justice workshop as part of the Anglican Diocese of Ontario 2014 Synod. On October […]
In Review – Spring 2016
By Citizens for Public Justice |
[…] Environment and Climate Change. The petition called on the federal government to develop an ambitious Canadian greenhouse gas emissions reduction target. In February, CPJ submitted our pre -budget brief, Making Real Change for the Common Good, to the House of Commons Finance Committee. It identified key commitments made by this government that would advance […]
In Review – Summer 2016
By Citizens for Public Justice |
From The Catalyst, Summer 2016 On the Hill Darlene O’Leary, CPJ’s socio -economic policy analyst, has been busy with meetings on Parliament Hill this spring raising the importance of a national anti–poverty plan. Together with our Dignity for All partners, Canada Without Poverty, she has met with Liberal MPs Judy Sgro and Wayne Long, Conservative […]