CPJ was happy to collaborate with the Martin Luther University’s Centre for Public Ethics, the Baha’i Community of Canada, and Centre Oblat – A Voice for Justice, to host a thoughtful exchange between representatives of Canada’s four major parties on several key issues of particular interest to Canada’s faith communities – Indigenous Reconciliation, Climate Justice,…
People of faith across Canada commit to reduce their personal emissions and call for accelerated climate action.
Citizens for Public Justice is excited to host Tony Campolo at Hope Community Church on Sunday, February 9, 2020.
CPJ believes that there is a special role for faith communities in the task of helping to build unity.
Citizens for Public Justice is excited to host Tony Campolo at Christ Church Catherdral in Vancouver on Sunday, March 8, 2020.
For international development week CPJ joined International Justice Mission Canada and World Renew for a joint panel at Centennial College on February 6th, and Redeemer University on February 7th. The three organizations discussed how they work to center the agency of individuals and communities most impacted by injustice and inequality in their work.
On September 25, CPJ Socio-Economic Policy Analyst Natalie Appleyard joined MP Leah Gazan and Senator Kim Pate in a press conference ahead of the House of Commons vote on Bill C-223: an Act to develop a national framework for a guaranteed livable basic income. Senator Pate is sponsoring a parallel bill in the Senate, Bill S-233. CPJ…
On Wednesday, May 1st, CPJ helped organize a press conference at Parliament Hill to address recent developments regarding immigration detention – specifically, the proposal in the Federal Budget to use federal prisons to detain immigrants solely for administrative reasons.
Action on Refugee Rights: Many Interfaith groups are involved in the work of refugee resettlement in Canada. Public Statements: KAIROS is committed to work addressing the causes of forced migration, while promoting a climate of dignity and welcome for uprooted people. Core to this commitment is the implementation of the International Convention on the Rights…
