It’s never been more important to uphold the rights of refugees and migrants in Canada. This fall, we’re calling on you to join us in the CPJ Ride for Refuge, where we’re fundraising to for refugee and migrant rights, and to keep advocacy for them strong!
What we’re doing
On October 3rd, we’re gathering in downtown Ottawa (and at satellite events across the country) for the CPJ Ride for Refuge.
Teams of CPJ supporters are collecting fundraising pledges right now. Those who fundraise will celebrate their achievement at the CPJ Ride for Refuge, where we will enjoy a day in a park along the Rideau River with a provided picnic lunch to follow!
In addition to fundraising to support CPJ’s refugee and migrant rights work, we will be announcing an advocacy campaign that we’ll ask all involved to join us for—stay tuned for your chance to raise your voice with us for refugee and migrant rights!
Pictured: the CPJ staff team at last year’s inaugural Ride for Refuge, which took place in Nepean, ON.
How to get involved
On October 3rd, we’ll be gathering at a park in downtown Ottawa for a day filled with fun, food, and support for refugee and migrant rights! Participants can either walk a 2.5 or 5 kilometre course, or bike a 10 or 20 km route.
You can sign up as a part of a specific team or under “Citizens for Public Justice – General”. Ready to fundraise and join us in October? Click the link below, then click the “register” button.
Want to support refugee and migrant rights in Canada, but don’t live near our event in Ottawa? We invite you to get a group together in your own local community to fundraise and carry out your own walk or bike ride.
To carry out your own local event, send an email to our Ride for Refuge coordinator, Christin Aziz at ac.jpc@nitsirhc. She will help get you set up with a fundraising page and resources.
Satellite Walks and Rides from last year’s event
Newmarket, ON
“We did a lovely fall trail around Fairy Lake. We stopped at six stations. At each stop we read one of the sections from “Q and A with CPJ’s refugee and migrant rights experts: getting the facts on immigration in Canada” by Anna Miedema and Lainie Nichols (July 2025). We also read from the Migrant Rights Network material. There was much discussion and comments. We gathered for lunch after the walk.” – Cherilyn Spraakman
Drayton, ON
Pictured: Jason Martin and a Drayton Ride participant
We want CPJ supporters to reach out to their local communities and gather those who are inspired by faith to act for justice in Canadian refugee and migrant rights. If you’re ready to be a CPJ Ride for Refuge Team Captain, click the button below and then click “Register” to start your own team.
Volunteers are playing a crucial role in the success and safety of our October 3rd ride and walk event in Ottawa. To join CPJ’s volunteer team, click the link below and then click the “volunteer” button.
Why we’re doing it
At a time when conversations about immigration are increasingly focused on numbers, targets, and economics, CPJ is working to keep dignity, justice, and welcome at the centre of the conversation.
Through research, advocacy, public engagement, and direct policy work with decision-makers, we’re pushing for a Canada where refugees and migrants are treated with dignity and where our policies reflect our values of welcome and belonging.
Your fundraising through the Ride for Refuge helps make that work possible.
Last year, our community showed us what we can accomplish together. This year, let’s more than double it.