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 »
Every day we are faced by choices, both trivial and important. However, in our present times it seems increasingly true that we must be aware that nearly every choice we make is an important one. The world is encountering multiple crises every day and there is a growing awareness that if we as a society wish to avoid the destruction these crises seem to be leading us towards we need to choose a new path. David Korten’s book The Great Turning is an examination of this choice. Read more »
Last week, the latest “tough on crime” legislation was adopted by the House of Commons. Tough on crime approaches are a punitive approach to justice. They focus on incarceration, don’t offer healing to victims and offenders, and lead to high rates of repeat offending. They have also resulted in the incarceration of many poor, vulnerable and marginalized people. A restorative justice approach would lead to much better outcomes for victims, offenders and communities. Such an approach would also incarnate our faith values. Read more »
OUTCASTS: We are detaining the mentally ill, the addicted and the poor writes B.C. prison chaplain Henk Smidstra. Instead, we could offer grace and welcome and stop the revolving door. Read more »
Critics say George W. Bush's ballistic missile defence shield would be hyper-expensive, ineffective, dangerous - an exquisite symbol of government gone bad, draining public resources into a mad dream. Janet Somerville felt certain she'd read this story before. She had, in the story of King Solomon. Read more »
Last week, the latest “tough on crime” legislation was adopted by the House of Commons. Tough on crime approaches are a punitive approach to justice. They focus on incarceration, don’t offer healing to victims and offenders, and lead to high rates of repeat offending. They have also resulted in the incarceration of many poor, vulnerable and marginalized people. A restorative justice approach would lead to much better outcomes for victims, offenders and communities. Such an approach would also incarnate our faith values. 
OUTCASTS: We are detaining the mentally ill, the addicted and the poor writes B.C. prison chaplain Henk Smidstra. Instead, we could offer grace and welcome and stop the revolving door. 
