CPJ and the CRC for Public Dialogue called on the IRCC minister to address several lingering concerns that would help refugees to fully integrate into Canadian society for the good of all.
Address delivered by Gerald Vandezande at a reception the day he was awarded a honorary doctorate from the Institute of Christian Studies, on Oct. 20, 2007. Hope -Filled Advocacy for Public Justice Love is the Better Way As a long–time Canadian citizen by choice, and an independent, public–justice advocate by profession, I am most […]
Rebekah Sears looks at the proposed changes to the refugee system, questioning whether they emphasize Fast at the Expense of Fair? Rebekah notes several conditions the proposed changes need to meet in order to ensure the system remains fair.
March 2011 Read the Statement Interfaith declaration for federal action on poverty in Canada.
Bob Goudzwaard, spoke at CPJ’s 2011 Annual General Meeting in Toronto.
In November 2010, the Canadian government finally gave its formal endorsement of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. And while Aboriginal groups and civil society greeted this move with enthusiasm, all were careful to say that the endorsement was not an end in and of itself, but rather a starting […]
“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to place into our national record my commendation of a very extraordinary Canadian; a man who was not only a champion of justice, a voice for the voiceless, and a man deep and compelling faith, but a mentor and cherished friend. His name was Gerald Vandezande.”
Twelve years ago, British Columbia & Newfoundland and Labrador shared the distinction of having some of the highest poverty rates in the country. Ten years later, Newfoundland had one of the lowest poverty rates amongst the provinces while BC still had the highest. What made the difference?
Budget 2013 makes it is clear that the federal government is continuing on the same trajectory. This budget provides little hope for people concerned about poverty and the environment. Economic growth and job training are the top priorities, unfortunately at the expense of almost all else.
[…] mean “to do justice, to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God.” These conversations remind me of another line from our guiding document: “The justice -oriented exercise of citizenship is particularly powerful because citizens are commonly expected to pursue benefits for themselves or particular special interests rather than justice for others.” Fifty […]
