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Citizens for Public Justice (CPJ) is a national organization of members inspired by faith to act for justice in Canadian public policy.
How do we move Canada towards the kind of society we want? One where no child goes hungry ... where care for the Earth becomes a way of life ... where refugees are treated fairly ... where no one lives in poverty … where Aboriginal people can rise up from their marginalized status.
It’s a tall order. That’s why for more than 45 years over 1500 justice-oriented Canadian Christians, along with dozens of local churches, religious orders and others, have joined their voices as Citizens for Public Justice to have a real impact on the society we share.
CPJ defines public justice as the political dimension of loving one's neighbour, caring for creation and achieving the common good. Public justice is particularly the responsibility of government and citizens. It involves seeking out and implementing just policies that allow everyone to live in dignity and participate in society.
We invite you to help us to be a hope-filled presence in Canadian public affairs by joining your voice to ours.
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Late in 2003, Canada Revenue Agency published guidelines that clarified rules for registered charities. This allowed the folding together of the work of the registered charity, CJL Foundation, operating as Public Justice Resource Centre and the work of the non-profit, Citizens for Public Justice. As of January 2006, the charitable organization going forward is officially CJL Foundation, operating as Citizens for Public Justice.
Welcome to the April issue of Ola!, the monthly e-newsletter of Citizens for Public Justice with upcoming events, creative public justice initiatives, and an update on the Dignity for All Campaign to catch up on. Read on to learn more!
Welcome to the March issue of Ola!, the monthly e-newsletter of Citizens for Public Justice. We’ve experienced some interesting weather in the nation’s capital this month, with an unexpected summer interlude that had the whole city rummaging for shorts and pining for holidays. Colder winds have since returned, reminding us that it is still, in fact, March. In any case, the CPJ office was far from vacation mode this month with cross-country trips, important visits on the Hill and plans underway for upcoming conferences. Read up on the latest news!
Welcome to this February edition of Ola!, the e-newsletter of Citizens for Public Justice. February has been a busy and fruitful month for CPJ, with two major events successfully organized and many other plans underway. Read on to learn more about these activities and who’s new in our burgeoning CPJ staff!
Welcome to the first 2012 edition of Ola!, the e-newsletter of Citizens for Public Justice. The new year has begun and with it a renewed desire to seek public justice in our nation. Exciting happenings are on the horizon, keeping the CPJ office busy planning, coordinating and meeting with our partners. Read on to learn about important upcoming events and the latest CPJ news.
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