By Courtney Reeve and Becca Sawyer Our neighbours who are poor, Indigenous, or mentally ill, those who experience racial discrimination, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and other marginalized people are fighting to be seen, heard, and known. And the Spirit is busy calling us to lives of friendship and community building with these neighbours. We cannot ignore this epidemic of loneliness.
[…] Citizens for Public Justice, at 613-232-0275 x. 225 or ac.jpcobfsctd@darb. Laura Neidhart, Canada Without Poverty, at 613-293-2446 or ac.psc-pwcobfsctd@arual. Dignity for All: the campaign for a poverty- free Canada, headed by Canada Without Poverty and Citizens for Public Justice, is a multi-year, non-partisan campaign supported by over 11,000 individuals and 700 local and national […]
Most refugees arrive in Canada already indebted to the government by $3,000 to $10,000 for the costs incurred in bringing them to this l and, including medical exams, travel documents, and plane tickets. They must begin repaying this loan within one year, when they have barely begun to regain their footing.
Here’s our proposal: waive the […]
CPJ and the Dignity for All campaign are preparing for our 6th annual nation-wide Chew on This! campaign.
Call on your MP to #waiverepayment for all resettled refugees in Canada!
The federal government released its lengthy Arctic and Northern Policy Framework on September 10, 2019. Despite a much-anticipated outcome, the roadmap provided in the policy appears to be shifting away from actionable framework for ensuring environmental conservation of the Arctic.
[…] the STCA on the grounds that the Agreement infringes on section 7—the right to life, liberty and security of the person—of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. The three claimants brought forth multiple refugee expert’s and a number of additional undisclosed claimants who were willing to recount their experiences after being deemed ineligible […]
There is deep concern about the climate crisis among churches in Canada. Weighed down with this concern, people are often lost with what to do next. Now, For the Love of Creation is providing a way for people of faith to channel their concern and take action.
Inviting others to participate in your advocacy work is a good way to build morale and increase your influence. You may know others who are already concerned about the same cause, or you may invite others to learn more. You can also contact organizations that are already working on your cause or that may […]
Want to take concrete steps towards ending poverty in Canada? Here are some suggestions for political engagement, personal or small-group education, and spreading the word.
