Our Story

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.

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Current highlights and profiling of accomplishments

Our history

Hungering for a New Politics: The Life’s Work of Gerald Vandezande

Friday, January 6th, 2012

Please join Gerald’s friends and family in an evening and the following morning designed to remember the work of this tireless Christian activist, member of the Order of Canada and a founder of Citizens for Public Justice, who passed away in the summer of 2011.

See the events poster.

Time and Place:
On Friday February17, 2012, beginning at 7 p.m. at First Christian Reformed Church of Toronto, 67 Taunton Road. (Taunton Road is centrally located, one block east of Mount Pleasant Road, just south of Eglinton Avenue East.) Read more »

CPJ Church presentation

Thursday, April 1st, 2010

You may also download the CPJ presentation that can be used within your congregation. Read more »

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 »