On March 31, 2016, McCallum announced some exciting changes that directly respond to the concerns of private sponsorship groups and the SAH Council. These changes respond directly to CPJ’s concerns over restrictive caps and the government’s processing speed.
CPJ commends GHG emissions reductions measures but Canada’s climate target is still insufficient FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Ottawa, ON: December 9, 2016 — Citizens for Public Justice (CPJ) is encouraged by the range of emissions -reduction measures contained in Canada’s national climate plan. And, we are committed to working to bring Canada’s plan in line with the spirit […]
The Federal Government’s 2021 $30 billion budgetary commitment to build a Canada -wide system of early learning and child care services begins a hopeful chapter in the decades–long struggle for high–quality child care. The COVID–19 pandemic has called attention to the child care crisis that families across the country have faced for years. In […]
Taxes are an important contribution to the common good. They raise the revenues used to pay for democratic institutions and to provide government programs and services.
The latest policy recommendations from CPJ on poverty in Canada, climate justice, refugee rights, democratic reform, and taxation.
January 2015Read the LetterCPJ called for Canada to live up to its ongoing commitment to welcome one out of every 10 of all resettled refugees globally.
[…] years since Confederation, I find myself reflecting on Alberta’s role in the Canadian economy as an engine. The past few years have been critical to our development and deepening understanding of who we are as Albertans. I am grateful for the opportunities afforded me living in a strong economy. And I am hopeful that our […]
Statistics Canada is developing the Northern Market Basket Measure (MBM–N) to measure poverty in the Yukon and Northwest Territories. The MBM–N needs to work with First Nations, Inuit, and Metis people. No decisions should be made for us without us at the table.
Canada prides itself on setting historic immigration targets and agreeing to resettle more refugees than most other countries. But Canada also continues to restrict asylum eligibility and increase restrictive border control measures, including holding asylum seekers in detention centres. Can Canada truly claim to be a safe haven while simultaneously transgressing the rights of […]
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