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Glass Half Full: April

Glass Half Full celebrates progress being made on poverty and ecological justice in Canada. This month: public transit in Saint John, housing in the Yukon, and carbon pricing in Alberta. Read more »

Glass Half Full: March

 Glass Half Full celebrates progress made on poverty and ecological justice in Canada. This month: poverty reduction in Manitoba, housing in Saint John and Toronto, and our main source of power in 2070! Read more »

Glass Half Full: February

 ‘Glass Half Full’ celebrates the progress we’ve seen recently on poverty and ecological justice in Canada. This month: housing in Alberta, Nunavut and Vancouver, decreases in pollutants, and more. Read more »

Glass Half Full: January

‘Glass Half Full’ celebrates the progress we’ve seen recently on poverty and ecological justice in Canada. This month: wind and coal power in Ontario, poverty reduction in Surrey, B.C., the Ontario Liberal Leadership race and more. Read more »

Glass Half Full: December

glass half full december‘Glass Half Full’ celebrates the successes and progress we’ve seen recently on issues of poverty and the environment in Canada. This month, poverty reduction in Ontario, cap and trade in Quebec, a moratorium on oil and gas development in B.C. and more.  Read more »

Glass Half Full: November

‘Glass Half Full’ celebrates the successes and progress we’ve seen recently on issues of poverty and the environment in Canada. Read more »

Intern Update: The Politics and the People

After living outside of Canada for the better part of seven years, there is a steep learning curve that comes with returning. There’s a lot to learn in terms of the major players, stakeholders, advocates and church groups in the worlds of faith, justice and politics. As I find my way, I feel myself being pulled in two directions: towards the politics and towards the people. Read more »

Glass Half Full: October

‘Glass Half Full’ celebrates the successes and progress we’ve seen recently on issues of poverty and the environment in Canada. 

Income inequality motion passed - Premiers discuss poverty - Saskatoon child poverty plan - Carbon pricing encouraged - Climate change campaign - Hunger fast on the Hill - Clean energy funding - Asbestos - Transparency on the oil & gas industry. Read more »

Infographic - Fall Legislative Session

Infographic - Fall Legislative SessionAs the House resumes this fall, it’s a good time to look ahead to see how key issues related to poverty and the environment will be debated on Parliament Hill. The graphic above highlights just some of the specific items that CPJ will be following in the coming months. In addition, CPJ and the Dignity for All campaign will be hosting events on the Hill on October 17th to highlight the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty and encourage coordinated action.   Read more »

Intern Update: Homecoming

As September gets underway, my year as CPJ’s public justice intern is taking off quickly. It has been two weeks since I first entered these hallowed halls, and I have been graciously welcomed by the CPJ team. Just a couple weeks ago I was still in South Korea where my wife, Erin, and I taught ESL for two years. It has been a fast transition from Seoul to Ottawa, but the change from Konglish and kimchi to Parliament and poutine is a welcome one. Read more »

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