Climate change and poverty go hand-in-hand for Canada’s Inuit, demonstrated in global warming’s impact on already challenging issues like housing and food security. Addressing these impacts requires strategies that take into account both climate change and poverty under the direction of the Inuit.Read more »
This is the second part in a series exploring climate change, poverty, how the two are related, and their impacts on Canadian Inuit. The first part explored the major impacts of climate change in Canada’s North, both on the environment and on the Inuit living there. This installment examines how poverty affects the Inuit. Read more »
This is the first feature in a series exploring the link between climate change and poverty. Canada’s North is an obvious example of the effects of climate change on not only the environment and natural resources, but also on the quality of life of those who live in the region. Stay tuned for Part II exploring the effects of poverty on Inuit in Canada. Read more »
In November 2010, the Canadian government finally gave its formal endorsement of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. And while Aboriginal groups and civil society greeted this move with enthusiasm, all were careful to say that the endorsement was not an end in and of itself, but rather a starting point. For the endorsement to have any meaning at all it must be implemented.
On November 12, 2010 the Government of Canada officially endorsed the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP). This was a positive step given that Canada was one of four countries to vote against the UNDRIP when it was first adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in September 2007. The endorsement was greeted with enthusiasm by Aboriginal and civil society groups across Canada. This endorsement, however, is only the first step towards right relations. Will Canada rise to the challenge? Read more »
Here for all Canadians was the title of the government’s Speech from the Throne as the 41st Parliament embarked on its spring session. The Speech offered a cautious, respectful tone that suggests that the new Conservative majority government recognizes that it must govern for all Canadians. While making some promising statements on Aboriginal issues and the Guaranteed Income Supplement for seniors, it offered little to those hoping to see action on poverty and climate change. Read more »
Over the years, Canadian churches, Christian organizations, and other social justice advocates have provided valuable analysis on a range of issues of concern to Canadians. Throughout this election campaign, CPJ has shared our perspectives on a number of key issues. Now, recognizing that there are issues of interest beyond the scope of our work, we’ve compiled a survey of some of the major themes worthy of consideration that are being highlighted by our colleague organizations. Read more »
Considering the important place all First Nations, Inuit and Métis people have in Canada’s past, present and future the amount of coverage Aboriginal issues are getting during this election is truly shameful. So, what are the Aboriginal issues that we should be talking about? Who better to answer this question than the national organizations representing Canadian Aboriginals? Read more »
The Mackenzie Valley Gas Pipeline is not a new issue in Canada. Originally proposed- and defeated- in the 1970s this project involves constructing a 1200 km natural gas pipeline system along the Mackenzie Valley in the Northwest Territories. Thirty years ago, CPJ was part of the committed effort by civil society and faith-based groups that worked in solidarity with Aboriginal groups that eventually defeated of the MGP. Now, the construction of the MGP has been brought forward again. Read more »
In his New Year’s address, Anglican Archbishop Fred Hiltz, referenced “Vision 2019,” the strategic plan of the Anglican Church of Canada. This vision, he says, “calls us to be attentive to our needs as a Church but also attentive to the needs of the world, to be a Church not turned in upon itself but turned out toward the world. We become bread for the hungry, haven for the homeless, light for the city and salt for the earth. In word and action we are bringing forth the kingdom of mercy and justice.” We believe that this vision speaks to the wider Church, Christians of all denominations, and most certainly to the CPJ community. Read more »
Climate change and poverty go hand-in-hand for Canada’s Inuit, demonstrated in global warming’s impact on already challenging issues like housing and food security. Addressing these impacts requires strategies that take into account both climate change and poverty under the direction of the Inuit. 
This is the second part in a series exploring climate change, poverty, how the two are related, and their impacts on Canadian Inuit. The 
This is the first feature in a series exploring the link between climate change and poverty. Canada’s North is an obvious example of the effects of climate change on not only the environment and natural resources, but also on the quality of life of those who live in the region. Stay tuned for Part II exploring the effects of poverty on Inuit in Canada. 
In November 2010, the Canadian government finally gave its formal endorsement of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. And while Aboriginal groups and civil society greeted this move with enthusiasm, all were careful to say that the endorsement was not an end in and of itself, but rather a starting point. For the endorsement to have any meaning at all it must be implemented.
Government of Canada officially endorsed the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP). This was a positive step given that Canada was one of four countries to vote against the UNDRIP when it was first adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in September 2007. The endorsement was greeted with enthusiasm by Aboriginal and civil society groups across Canada. This endorsement, however, is only the first step towards right relations. Will Canada rise to the challenge? 
The Mackenzie Valley Gas Pipeline is not a new issue in Canada. Originally proposed- and defeated- in the 1970s this project involves constructing a 1200 km natural gas pipeline system along the Mackenzie Valley in the Northwest Territories. Thirty years ago, CPJ was part of the committed effort by civil society and faith-based groups that worked in solidarity with Aboriginal groups that eventually defeated of the MGP. Now, the construction of the MGP has been brought forward again. 
In his New Year’s address, Anglican Archbishop Fred Hiltz, referenced “Vision 2019,” the strategic plan of the Anglican Church of Canada. This vision, he says, “calls us to be attentive to our needs as a Church but also attentive to the needs of the world, to be a Church not turned in upon itself but turned out toward the world. We become bread for the hungry, haven for the homeless, light for the city and salt for the earth. In word and action we are bringing forth the kingdom of mercy and justice.” We believe that this vision speaks to the wider Church, Christians of all denominations, and most certainly to the CPJ community. 
