Our churches have largely refused to interrogate how they have participated and been complicit in discriminatory practices that marginalize and oppress racialized members of the body of Christ.
[…] 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 enables us to speak to, and dialogue with, a broad cross -section of Canadian society.
Building relationships with decision–makers puts you in a good position to advocate for change. By getting to know your representatives—your MP, MPP, MLA, MNA, city councillors or mayor—and building a reputation of credibility, you can open doors for the future. Below are some ways to develop positive relationships with your elected representatives.
Join CPJ in calling for electoral reform in Canada! Add your voice to Lead Now’s Vote Better campaign calling on Prime Minister Trudeau reverse his decision and keep his promise to introduce a proportional representation system for Canada.
We need to better understand who is most affected by COVID–19 and who has the decision–making power. This requires an intersectional gender–based analysis.
Due to the COVID–19 pandemic, CPJ’s Board of Directors has decided to hold our 2022 Annual General Meeting (AGM) virtually this year on May 26 at 6 pm ET.
[…] immigration detention contracts with Canada Border Services Agency. However, some provinces have been transferring detainees to other provinces rather than releasing them, and CBSA has not announced any alternative plan yet. CPJ has recently signed an open letter to Prime Minister Trudeau requesting for immigration detainees to be released and for investment in alternatives to detention.
Churches, schools, religious orders, and ecumenical groups across Canada are set to Give it up for the Earth! this Lent.
August 14, 2018 Read the letter CPJ welcomes Minister Sohi on his new natural resources portfolio and urges support for immediate action to eliminate fossil fuel subsidies.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Ottawa, ON: November 22, 2018 – Write–offs for business in the name of boosting Canada’s middle–class formed the focus of the Liberal government’s latest fall economic statement. Missing, however, was any mention of Canada’s new poverty reduction strategy, support for refugees, or investments to keep global temperature increases below 1.5 C.
