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Catalyst

Tar sands development. Taxes as a common good. Environmental and economic reforms. Poverty in Canada. These are just a few of the public justice issues reported on in CPJ’s quarterly newsletter, the Catalyst. As a CPJ member, you can receive the Catalyst for free and stay up-to-date on current public justice issues in Canada. Please contact the communications coordinator if you wish to reprint any material.

the Catalyst regularly wins awards at the Canadian Church Press annual award ceremony. This year, the Catalyst received four awards at the 2008 Canadian Church Press Awards Banquet in early May. Former executive director Harry Kits won a first place honour for his article “God(s) in the House: from faith the hopeful citizenship.” Bob Bettson took home first place as well for his news article “Carbon neutral: Canadians get going.” For her Groundings article “Pray always and do not lose heart” in the Spring 2007 issue, Esther Epp-Tiessen received a second place award. Third place was given to Greg Paul for his theological reflection, “Beyond stillness to the richness of shalom.” Join us in celebrating these achievements.

Be sure to become a member and get your free subscription to the Catalyst today! Below you will find downloadable versions of past issues and links to the articles.

And keep an eye out for our annual book review supplement in our Spring issue!

Past issues

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Birthing a New Ethic for Ecological Justice

Sister Maureen Wild, SC, asks how we can honour what God creates in Birthing a New Ethic for Ecological Justice. Sister Maureen highlights how our survival depends on choosing life for all creation. Read more »

Fast at the expense of fair? Restructuring Canada's refugee system

Rebekah Sears looks at the proposed changes to the refugee system, questioning whether they emphasize Fast at the Expense of Fair? Rebekah notes several conditions the proposed changes need to meet in order to ensure the system remains fair. Read more »

Dignity for All celebrates tremendous success in first year!

Karri Munn-Venn reflects on the first year of the Dignity for All campaign and describes the inspiration generated by the Dish on Dignity: A Discussion about Eradicating Poverty in Canada in Dignity for All Celebrates Tremendous Success in First Year! Read more »

The debate over religious pluralism in Quebec

Gregory Baum describes The Debate Over Religious Pluralism in Quebec, offering several reasons why the debate has differed in Quebec and the rest of Canada. Read more »

Public justice must include climate justice

Joe Gunn explains why public justice must include climate justice, arguing that climate change is the biggest global health threat of the 21st century. Read more »

Bearing the Brunt: Recession Increases Poverty Rate in Canada

Chandra Pasma explores the impact of the recent recession on poverty trends in Canada in Bearing the Brunt: Recession Increases Poverty Rate in Canada. Chandra highlights how rising social assistance caseloads, inadequate Employment Insurance and cost of living that outstripped inflation contributed to rising poverty and economic insecurity in Canada. Read more »

the Catalyst, Summer 2010 - Vol. 33, No. 1

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Reduce? Eliminate? Make it history?

Poverty reduction, anti-poverty movement, poverty elimination, making poverty history – all of these terms have been associated with advocacy against poverty. What is the difference? Why do some use one term and others, another? Read more »

A federal anti-poverty act: What's in an act?

The Dignity for All campaign calls for a federal anti-poverty Act that ensures enduring federal commitment and accountability for results. Why is legislation necessary? Read more »

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