[…] not quite sure what to make of it.
There is no doubt that the level of environmental awareness has risen immensely over the last generation. And, there is real power in being part of a community, a larger movement based in common concern and purpose.
But the celebratory sounds of […]
From the Catalyst, Summer 2017
Hopeful Realism in Urban Ministry: Critical Explorations and Constructive Affirmations of Hoping Justice Prayerfully
By Barry K. Morris
Wipf & Stock Publishers, 2016
Reviewed by Lee Hollaar
To all involved in any seemingly overwhelming ministry, this is an important and refreshing read. While dealing with issues of […]
From The Catalyst, Summer 2016 The Illegal By Lawrence Hill HarperCollins, 2015 Reviewed by Trixie Ling In The Illegal, Lawrence Hill brings to light the plight, struggles, and resilience of undocumented refugees. The author of The Book of Negroes uncovers the prejudice, racism, discrimination, and corruption in the immigration and political systems.
June 2008 Download the backgrounder Downlaod the position paper CPJ believes that an income security program, or guaranteed livable income (GLI), would ensure that everyone in Canada has access to the basic necessities of life, while respecting dignity and encouraging participation in society.
October 2012 Download the report The first report in CPJ’s Poverty Trends Scorecard series examines the impact of poverty on people across Canada and shows that while some progress toward ending poverty in Canada has been made, but much more work remains for us all to do.
February 2013 Download the report The “Income, Wealth, and Inequality” report is an in-depth look at a range of topics including income trends, the impact of inequality, and the growing concentration of wealth.
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Ottawa, ON: Nov. 2, 2017 ââ¯Yesterday, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) released details of the 2018-2020 Immigration Levels Plan. CPJ was pleased that our recommendation to set multi-year levels was adoptedâthe first such plan in nearly […]
The Summer 2017 edition of the Catalyst highlights CPJ’s latest report on refugee sponsorship and a look beyond stewardship towards creation care. It also features our annual series of summer book reviews!
[…] 2015
Reviewed by Zachary Grant
Community service in Canada is changing. A new model for assisting the disenfranchised has been built on a foundation of tough, performance-based funding requirements. Organizations look to make the biggest measurable change with the smallest amount of resources possible. And they compete against each other in a race for relevancy.
[…] with âkey stakeholdersâ and direct the Charities Directorate of CRA to âfind ways to further clarify the rules governing a registered charityâs involvement in political activities.â âA free and healthy charitable non-profit sector is a crucial part of our democracy,â said Joe Gunn, Executive Director of CPJ. âFaith-based organizations are a significant part of […]
