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Citizens for Public Justice

Citizens for Public Justice. a national organization inspired by faith to act for justice. Faith | Justice | Politics. . ca. We are  a faithful response to God’s call for love and justice. Faith | Justice | Politics. . ca.

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Citizens for Public Justice

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  1. Citizens forPublic Justice a national organization inspired by faith to act for justice Faith | Justice | Politics .ca

  2. We are a faithful response to God’s call for love and justice. Faith | Justice | Politics .ca

  3. We envision a world in which individuals, communities, institutions and governments all contribute to and benefit from the common good. Chew on This! Event in Toronto Faith | Justice | Politics .ca

  4. Our mission: to promote public justice in Canada by shaping key public policy debates through research and analysis, publishing and public dialogue. Joe Gunn speaking at a press conference on Parliament Hill October 17, 2012 - The International Day for the Eradication of Poverty Faith | Justice | Politics .ca

  5. CPJ encourages citizens, leaders in society and governments to support policies and practices which reflect God’s call for love & justice. CPJ newsletters, reports, and books. Faith | Justice | Politics .ca

  6. Public Justice isthe political dimension of loving one’s neighbour, caring for creation and achieving the common good, and is particularly the responsibility of government and citizens. CPJ staff meeting with MP John McKay Faith | Justice | Politics .ca

  7. “CPJ makes us think about what it means to be a citizen of Canada and a citizen of God’s reign, taking both seriously. CPJ helps us exercise our citizenship in practical steps that do justice for others.” -Kathy Vandergrift former CPJ Board chair Kathy speaking at CPJ’s 2012 AGM Faith | Justice | Politics .ca

  8. CPJ leads in the development and promotion of a poverty reduction plan at the federal level. Faith | Justice | Politics .ca

  9. CPJ engages and assists faith communities to speak out on the moral aspects of creation care. Policy Analyst Karri Munn-Venn facilitates a workshop at Trinity Anglican Church in Toronto Faith | Justice | Politics .ca

  10. CPJ defends diversity and protects the rights of newcomers and refugees to Canada. CPJ staff showing their support for the Proud to Protect Refugees campaign Faith | Justice | Politics .ca

  11. CPJ promotes reflection and action through workshops and publications. A workshop on Living Ecological Justice Faith | Justice | Politics .ca

  12. CPJ offers an annual internship to engage young university graduates. “CPJ challenges us to think about our responses to complex issues grounded in God’s call to love our neighbours, act justly, and to be stewards of the earth. -Trixie Ling former CPJ Intern Trixie at a workshop in London, ON Faith | Justice | Politics .ca

  13. CPJ uses its 50 years of experience in research and analysis to engage faith communities, to contribute to a values-based public dialogue, and to actively encourage political decision makers to seek the common good. CPJ co-founders John Olthuisand Gerald Vandezande Faith | Justice | Politics .ca

  14. CPJ occupies a unique space in Canadian public life as a member-based, ecumenical Christian organization dedicated to promoting God’s call to justice. CPJ Board member Lorraine Land speaking at the 2013 AGM at The King’s College, Edmonton Faith | Justice | Politics .ca

  15. “Action for justice is an intrinsic element of faith-filled living. Citizens for Public Justice helps Canadians to put their values and prayers into concrete practice.” -Joe Gunn Executive Director of CPJ Joe Gunn speaking at Cadboro United Church, Victoria BC, 2012 Faith | Justice | Politics .ca

  16. Your voice strengthens our voice. Become a Member! www.cpj.ca/become-member 501-309 Cooper Street Ottawa, ON K2P 0G5 1-800-667-8046 | cpj@cpj.ca Faith | Justice | Politics .ca

  17. Music: Justine Vandergrift at CPJ’s AGM in Edmonton. May 2013 “Let Justice Flow” written by Doug Romanow for CPJ’s 30th anniversary in 1994. Faith | Justice | Politics .ca

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