The Names of CPJ
By Citizens for Public Justice |
For over half a century, the work of CPJ has been publicly known under different names and carried out through a variety of organizational and corporate structures.
Contributing to the Common Good: 2007 pre-budget submission
By Citizens for Public Justice |
Submission to the Standing Committee on Finance Pre-Budget Consultations
The House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance has asked what criteria should guide changes to Canadaâs tax system. CPJ has submitted a brief underscoring that paying taxes is an important way that citizens contribute to the common […]
Vision to Action: 2008 pre-budget submission
By Citizens for Public Justice |
Canada without Poverty Submission to the Standing Committee on Finance Pre-Budget Consultations August 2008Download the brief 20 years ago, the House of Commons passed an all-party resolution to end child poverty in Canada by 2000. As we approach the 20th anniversary, Budget 2009 should make good on that promise
Infographic: Christian Voices for Climate Justice
By Citizens for Public Justice |
CPJ’s infographic on why Christians are asking for a strong pan-Canadian climate plan.
Public Justice
By Citizens for Public Justice |
[…] policy is captured in the concept of public justice. Rooted in Scripture, public justice unfolds in human history as God continues with redemptive work in creation. It provides norms for decision-making, not a recipe book for good government, a formula for a just society, or a list of isolated moral issues for Christians to address.
Writing a One-Page Brief
By Citizens for Public Justice |
A one-page brief is a useful tool to communicate your message to MPs, the media, and others. The one-page brief summarizes the problem, the background information, and the solutions that you propose. This is a good resource to bring to a meeting with an MP, to give to the media (for instance, if you […]
Merci de soutenir ” Celebrons la Terre !”
By Citizens for Public Justice |
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Is your church Living Ecological Justice?
By Citizens for Public Justice |
From The Catalyst Winter 2014 Facing the Challenge âLent is for searching,â said Father Wesley in one of his homilies. What is better than a book study? But which book?
CPJ in Ottawa: Making Public Justice Front and Centre
By Harry Kits |
“I see CPJâs role as bringing a very strong justice perspective to policy discussion, engaging seriously with government debates, and presenting doable policy alternatives.”
Books
By Citizens for Public Justice |
Published books by CPJ staff and partners related to justice, faith, and Canadian public policy.