There is a lot of talk about the science of climate change, but it isnât always clear. It is important that we underst and the basic role of greenhouse gases (GHG) in the Earthâs atmosphere and how human activities shift the natural balance. This infographic, Climate Change 101, gives a visual explanation of the science behind the […]
[…] demonstrates the governmentâs firm acknowledgement of the integral role of carbon pricing in Canadaâs climate action plan. Sadly, however, the level at which this price is to be set â beginning at $10 per tonne in 2018 and rising $10 per year to reach $50 per tonne in 2022 â will do little to meaningfully reduce Canadian GHG emissions.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Ottawa, ON: November 29, 2016 â CPJ is deeply saddened by the federal governmentâs approval of the Kinder Morgan Trans Mountain pipeline and Line 3 replacement project today. Prime Minister Trudeauâs failure to recognize the climate impacts of these massive projects flies in the face of Canadaâs claims to […]
CPJ expresses solidarity with Muslim community in the wake of shooting FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Ottawa, ON: January 30, 2017 â Citizens for Public Justice (CPJ) expressed solidarity with the Muslim community of Quebec City in the wake of the shooting at the Islamic Cultural Centre last night.Â
Faith group has long called for proportional representation FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Ottawa, ON: February 1, 2017 â Citizens for Public Justice (CPJ) is dismayed to learn today that the Trudeau government has abandoned its promise to enact proportional representation in Canada.
Government plan includes cautious forward movement for low-income Canadians and refugees FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Ottawa, ON: March 22, 2017 â Federal Budget 2017 inches forward but requires Canadians to continue to wait for full measures that address poverty in Canada and climate change. âWith Budget 2017, Finance Minister Bill Morneau has made tentative financial commitments to […]
By Jeff Morrison on March 23, 2017
From the Catalyst, Spring 2017
The link between access to safe, affordable, sustainable housing and poverty alleviation is clear.
Without access to decent housing, it is extremely difficult to pursue education, maintain employment, or raise a family. Safe, affordable housing allows individuals and families to work, which helps […]
By Dennis Howlett on July 24th, 2017 We need to tackle inequality at both ends of the income scale. Everyone, even the rich, benefits from a more equal society with better population health, reduced crime, better educational and employment opportunities, and a more vigorous economy.
The Canadian Council for Refugees (CCR) recently launched a campaign encouraging the Canadian government to be a leader in refugee resettlement.
Citizens for Public Justice (CPJ) is encouraged to see the federal government release Federal Budget 2018 with a gender-based analysis, the first federal budget in Canada to do so. However, Budget 2018 lacks the ambition needed to make real advancements for all […]
