ED Position Description 2018 FINAL(1)
By Michael Krakowiak |
ED Position Description 2018 FINAL(1)
Eating local: a new take on an old theme
By Citizens for Public Justice |
Annie McKitrick’s review of The 100-Mile Diet: A year of local eating by Alisa Smith and J.B. MacKinnon.
The priority of human dignity
By Citizens for Public Justice |
“Human dignity is a right to be protected and promoted.” People of many persuasions and perspectives in society would likely agree with this statement; and Christians in particular would nearly unanimously affirm that this is among the first principles of their faith.
While we might readily agree on the priority of human dignity in principle, putting principle into practice is a continuing challenge. Let me offer here a brief reflection on resources from Jewish and Christian biblical traditions that might help with the challenge of putting belief into action.
Igniting a revolution of hope
By Citizens for Public Justice |
Henni Helleman’s review of Everything Must Change: Jesus, Global Crises, and a Revolution of Hope by Brian D. McLaren.
The Spirit Level
By Kathy Vandergrift |
Kathy Vandergrift reviews The Spirit Level, suggesting that greater equality is actually one of the greatest protectors of liberty and the means to a sustainable economy.
The Hon. John McKay, MP on Gerald
By Citizens for Public Justice |
Gerry referred to me with his slight Dutch lilt as his brother, so I am pleased to be asked to say a few words in tribute to “my brother” today. You know, when Gerry called or visited, you knew he was going to bring “an ask,” and that whatever he asked you were going to…
Crisis to Opportunity: 50th Anniversary Reflection
By Citizens for Public Justice |
Kathy Vandergrift, our second 50th anniversary reflector, writes about how CPJ’s commitment to care for creation led to a strong role in introducing recycling to Edmonton in the late 1980s.
Canada’s affluence a reason to improve human rights
By Karri Munn-Venn |
The UN’s 82 member delegations gathered in Geneva on April 26 to review Canada’s human rights performance. Together, they issued 162 recommendations dealing with everything from racial profiling to food security and basic sanitation. Canada has committed to responding to the UPR recommendations by September. CPJ will join other civil society and Aboriginal organizations tomorrow, Tuesday, May 28, in a consultation with federal, provincial and territorial government officials (convened by the Department of Canadian Heritage) to provide input into the development of the official response. At this meeting, we will continue to urge government officials to take action on poverty, Aboriginal rights, and affordable housing.
In an article published in Embassy on May 8, CPJ unpacks the recommendations we made to Canada’s human rights review and the reasons action is so urgently needed.