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CPJ has a long history of speaking out for public justice across Canada. From the early beginnings in the 1960s, to regional offices in the 1980s, to our move to our nation’s capital in 2007, CPJ has been an active voice in Canadian public affairs.

Our history includes many people of different backgrounds coming together to speak with one voice. Explore our history below – and join us as we move forward in the next chapter of CPJ.

Strategic plan

Viewpoints survey

Current highlights and profiling of accomplishments

Our history

Towards a Just and Sustainable Society

By Karri Munn-Venn | Monday, January 18th, 2010

The beginning of a new year brings many questions. Still, we are energized by the potential of what lies ahead, spurred on by the focus of a new strategic plan, and strengthened by the support of longstanding and new members alike.

God has called us, redeemed us, and transformed us to be agents of change. “For we are what he has made us, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand to be our way of life” (Ephesians 2:10). We will therefore offer a faithful response to God’s call for love, justice and stewardship. Read more »

Gerald Vandezande: Canada's Unassuming Prophet

By Ben Volman | Tuesday, August 4th, 2009

One of CPJ's founders and a recognized name in religious and political circles, Gerald Vandezande's life has been one of faithfulness, commitment and passion. Starting with his humble beginnings, the article outlines some life lessons from this Christian social activist. Read more »

CPJ Media Presentation

By Darryl Exelby | Wednesday, July 22nd, 2009

Please feel free to use this downloadable CPJ PowerPoint Presentation for your next business meeting, community event, church offering or personal use. Read more »

Welcome, Joe!

Tuesday, August 5th, 2008

CPJ members, board and staff are delighted to welcome our new executive director, Joe Gunn, to the CPJ team. Joe comes to CPJ with much experience in advocating for justice in Canada and internationally. Join us in extending a warm welcome to him! Read more »

CPJ in Ottawa: Making Public Justice Front and Centre

By Harry Kits | Wednesday, December 19th, 2007

Being close to Parliament since July has already assisted CPJ's work"I see CPJ’s role as bringing a very strong justice perspective to policy discussion, engaging seriously with government debates, and presenting doable policy alternatives." Read more »

CPJ: a rose by any other name

Monday, January 9th, 2006

Over nearly half a century, the work of CPJ has been publicly known under different names and carried out through a variety of organizational and corporate structures. Read more »

2005 survey elicits helpful Viewpoints

By Louise Slobodian | Tuesday, March 15th, 2005

Report on findings of Viewpoints survey of CPJ supporters, conducted March and April 2005. Read more »

Public Justice, Then and Now and Into the Future

By Jim Visser, Kathy Vandergrift, a... | Saturday, May 29th, 2004

3 Panelists: Jim Visser, Kathy Vandergrift, and Janet Wesselius, Edmonton, May 29, 2004. Read more »

Birthing a Christian political movement

By Murray MacAdam | Saturday, September 20th, 2003

Tracing CPJ in the 1960s, this is the first of four articles on CPJ's first four decades. Read more »

Sinking roots in a Seventies Canada

By Murray MacAdam | Friday, September 19th, 2003

Tracing CPJ in the 1970s, this is the second of four articles on CPJ's first four decades. Read more »

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