Today, Citizens for Public Justice (CPJ) released its recommendations for a just recovery from COVID–19 in Canada. These recommendations are aligned with the Principles of a Just Recovery, drafted by a coalition of over 150 Canadian organizations from various sectors and regions across the country.
Minority governments bring uncertainty. But, they also provide an opportunity for citizens to have our voices heard. This minority government will need to cooperate in order to legislate. And this cooperation has the potential to make for better policy that brings us together.
[…] of community hearings on poverty, meant to produce a report on the state of poverty in Ontario and a tool to help the public understand the multi -faceted complexity of the problemâand potential solutions. I spent around a decade of my life living with poverty or just on the edge of it. Over the […]
[…] targets, contribute meaningful material assistance to countries most affected by climate change, and to positively influence negotiations in Paris towards an agreement that will ensure the long -term stability of our climate. Climate is on the government agenda The Liberal party campaigned on a platform that promises action on climate change. Our new government […]
[…] who has served CPJ since 2008. Joeâs passion for public justice has propelled CPJ to where it is today, establishing the organization as a leader on faith and public policy in Canada. Joe will be finishing his tenure of service on February 1, 2019. He sat down with CPJâs Communications Coordinator to reflect on […]
Submission to the Standing Committee on Finance Pre–Budget Consultations August 2012Download the brief Economic recovery is important, but it needs to include all Canadians. Three years after the 2008–09 recession, many people, including youth, new immigrants, Aboriginal people, single–parent families, and people with disabilities are being left behind.
[…] cases. As a constituent, you may be able to speak to your MP directly (rather than speaking with their staff). One phone call can be more effective and memorable for an MP if you show that have some knowledge about the issue, that you respect their time, and that this issue is important to […]
Wynne, Jan and Paul, Karen and Steve, Gerald and Wynneâs grandchildren, extended family and friends: Gerald asked me to share a few memories and reflections at this event, and I am honoured to do so. My friendship with Gerald began in 1981 in Pittsburgh, where I was living at the time, when Gerald left […]
[…] do not include workers or their representatives, the employersâ decisions will often give inadequate consideration to the livelihoods of its workers, regardless of skill levels. Corporate decision -making processes that compare the cost of wages versus the cost of lower wages plus training costs will often close plants without regard for the well–being of current […]
By Monica Lambton on November 16th, 2016
From -2016″>the Catalyst, Winter 2016
At the Peopleâs Climate March, participants were organized into different groups. We were with the interfaith contingent. As I looked around, I saw representatives from just about every sector of society: students, scientists, […]
