*A* to *B* in Canadaās Capital City
By Nicki Papworth |
Public transit has a vital role to play in reducing emissions (and addressing climate change) by minimizing car commuting, and it needs to effectively serve commuters.
Together for the Love of Creation
By Beth Lorimer |
This national-level initiative is open to all faith communities and faith-based organizations who wish to take meaningful action for climate justice in the next decade.
Canadian faith groups launch climate conversation initiative
By Citizens for Public Justice |
Canadian churches and faith-based organizations under For the Love of Creation have launched two programs to increase dialogue on climate change
CPJ’s contribution to public life
By Citizens for Public Justice |
[…] uniqueness is characterized by its ability to play a vital role in the debate around the fundamental direction of our society. Our contribution includes not simply developing and promoting policy alternatives, but more specifically doing so in the context of the core values and principles which shape society and public policy. This unique approach […]
Ending Poverty in Canada
By Citizens for Public Justice |
[…] call to justice. Biblical justice is a call to feed the hungry and clothe the naked; to welcome the āstrangerā and protect the vulnerable. It means we open our hearts, minds, and spirits to see where there is need, to learn about problems at their roots, and to respond in love and concrete action. […]
CPJās backgrounder & position paper on homelessness
By Citizens for Public Justice |
June 2008
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A growing number of Canadians today face concerns of housing affordability and feel the impact of inadequate housing and homelessness. CPJ believes governments are responsible for protecting the rights of their citizens and for promoting […]
On the Margins
By Citizens for Public Justice |
“On theĀ Margins”Ā reports that 4.9 million people in Canada (or roughly 1 in 7) live in poverty. It also provides a breakdown of poverty rates for each province and territory as well as theĀ 20 big cities and small communitiesĀ in Canada with the highest poverty rates.
All together now: How inclusion and sustainability promote Canadian well-being
By Citizens for Public Justice |
Budget 2019 Submission to the Standing Committee on Finance August 2018 Download the brief ( PDF) Ground-breaking research by Richard Wilkinson and Kate Pickett, conducted over 30 years and published in the 2009 book, The Spirit Level, unpacks some widely-held beliefs to reveal the tremendous socio-economic benefits of addressing inequality and promoting sustainability. One […]
A Just Transition for Canada: Action to Address the Climate Emergency
By Citizens for Public Justice |
Submission to the Standing Committee on Finance Pre-Budget Consultations August 2019 Download the brief ( PDF) Canadaās June 2019 Climate Emergency motion states that āclimate change is a real and urgent crisisā and requires that āCanada commit to meeting its national emissions target under the Paris Agreement and to making deeper reductions in line […]
Barriers to Integration
By Halima Abdille |
“Barriers to Integration,” CPJ’s latest report, explores the socio-economic challenges and barriers that refugees face in integrating into Canadian society.