[…] – Citizens for Public Justice (CPJ) is disappointed that the federal budget did not address the real needs of Canadians, ignoring the social and environmental deficits.“This budget offers tinkering instead of real change,” said Joe Gunn, executive director. “Instead of a poverty elimination strategy, the government is pursuing […]
[…] Christian labour movement. For years, Christian workers had sought to form their own labour union as a way to ensure their workplace reflected the biblical principles and practices that governed their lives. Gerry worked with the Christian Labour Association of Canada from 1961 to 1972. During that time he challenged the Ontario Labour Relations […]
[…] right here in Canada. The urgent need for action is ever-more apparent. The Government of Canada officially supports action to address climate change, yet current policies and practices exacerbate the problem. Long-focused on “jobs and growth,” they now have their sights set on balancing the books by 2015. What our government has failed to […]
[…] national organization of members inspired by faith to work for justice in Canadian public policy. We encourage citizens, leaders in society and governments to support policies and practices which reflect God’s call for love, justice and stewardship. For this reason, we are heartened by actions of the for-profit sector that uphold corporate social responsibility. […]
[…] is all about? Certainly, one individual eating local food isn’t going to change the entire global food market. Nor will one household supporting fair trade transform agricultural practices. But each of us can slightly alter the demand for goods. Taking this small act for justice is like being a small grain of sand on […]
January 2015Read the LetterCPJ has written to the premiers urging them to make climate protection a priority in their deliberations, and in their ongoing work as provincial and territorial leaders.
Earth Day is on April 22. This year, it will take on special significance as world leaders will be in New York to sign the historic Paris Agreement on climate change. As we mark a Day of Prayer for Climate Action, we share our prayer for the Earth.
[…] Canada signed the Safe Third Country Agreement at a time when the United States government stood firm on its humanitarian obligations to those in flight from terror and persecution. Our government had confidence that the United States would treat all refugees fairly. Today, we cannot rely on the United States to provide a fair […]
June 2017
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Citizens for Public Justice (CPJ) joins the Canadian Council for Refugees (CCR) to call on the Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship, Ahmed Hussen, to increase legal aid funding for refugee claimants and migrants. In a letter addressed to the Minister, CPJ noted that recently proposed cuts to […]
October 2017
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CPJ wrote to the Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship, Ahmed Hussen, to express our support for. proposed changes to interest charges on travel loans offered to refugees. The new policy changes outlined that no interest charges would apply to future loans and any outstanding loans would not accrue […]
