Recovering to Net Zero Emissions
By Karri Munn-Venn |
The federal government has pledged to introduce legislation for net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. As we recover from COVID-19, we must determine how that will be achieved.
“For you always have the poor with you…”
By Rev. Gary Hauch |
These words “the poor you always have with you” are sometimes used to deflect attention away from meeting the needs of the poor and focusing it elsewhere. But is this a legitimate use of this verse? Is Jesus really encouraging his followers to turn from the poor?
How to Make Sick Societies Healthier
By Citizens for Public Justice |
Mike Bulthuis’s review of The Impact of Inequality: How to Make Sick Societies Healthier by Richard Wilkinson.
Gerald Vandezande: Canada’s Unassuming Prophet
By Citizens for Public Justice |
One of CPJ’s founders and a recognized name in religious and political circles, Gerald Vandezande’s life has been one of faithfulness, commitment and passion. Starting with his humble beginnings, the article outlines some life lessons from this Christian social activist.
Alternative Federal Budget seeks to reduce poverty together
By Citizens for Public Justice |
Today, the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives (CCPA) released the annual Alternative Federal Budget (AFB) 2013 in advance of the federal budget expected in late March. This year’s AFB, entitled, “Doing Better Together” proposes a financial plan that focuses on the public good as opposed to austerity measures that undermine growth and hurt low-income Canadians the most.
New ‘Proud to Protect Refugees’ campaign is launched
By Citizens for Public Justice |
This article originally appeared in the Spring 2013 edition of the Catalyst.
Refugee health: Churches need to speak out
Today on Refugee Rights Day, the Canadian Council for Refugees is launching the Proud to Protect Refugees campaign with CPJ’s support. The campaign is asking organizations to make a public declaration of their support for refugees and people seeking support in Canada. Citizens for Public Justice has also sent a letter to Citizenship and Immigration Minister Jason Kenney, asking him to rescind the cuts to the Interim Federal Health Program.
The State of Refugee Care and the Common Good
By Brad Wassink |
Two years after the cuts to the Interim Federal Health Program came into effect, the medical community is still active and mobilized across Canada. Canadian doctors, nurses and other health professionals continue to condemn the cuts for their devastating effect on refugees, our public health system and the public purse.
But how are churches and faith communities responding?