Citizens for Public Justice Faith | Justice | Politics a
national organization inspired by faith to act for justice.ca
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We are a faithful response to Gods call for love and justice.
Faith | Justice | Politics.ca
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We envision a world in which individuals, communities,
institutions and governments all contribute to and benefit from the
common good. Faith | Justice | Politics.ca Chew on This! Event in
Toronto
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Our mission: to promote public justice in Canada by shaping key
public policy debates through research and analysis, publishing and
public dialogue. Faith | Justice | Politics.ca Joe Gunn speaking at
a press conference on Parliament Hill October 17, 2012 - The
International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
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CPJ encourages citizens, leaders in society and governments to
support policies and practices which reflect Gods call for love
& justice. Faith | Justice | Politics.ca CPJ newsletters,
reports, and books.
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Public Justice is the political dimension of loving ones
neighbour, caring for creation and achieving the common good, and
is particularly the responsibility of government and citizens.
Faith | Justice | Politics.ca CPJ staff meeting with MP John
McKay
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CPJ makes us think about what it means to be a citizen of
Canada and a citizen of Gods reign, taking both seriously. CPJ
helps us exercise our citizenship in practical steps that do
justice for others. -Kathy Vandergrift former CPJ Board chair Faith
| Justice | Politics.ca Kathy speaking at CPJs 2012 AGM
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CPJ leads in the development and promotion of a poverty
reduction plan at the federal level. Faith | Justice |
Politics.ca
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CPJ engages and assists faith communities to speak out on the
moral aspects of creation care. Faith | Justice | Politics.ca
Policy Analyst Karri Munn-Venn facilitates a workshop at Trinity
Anglican Church in Toronto
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CPJ defends diversity and protects the rights of newcomers and
refugees to Canada. Faith | Justice | Politics.ca CPJ staff showing
their support for the Proud to Protect Refugees campaign
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CPJ promotes reflection and action through workshops and
publications. Faith | Justice | Politics.ca A workshop on Living
Ecological Justice
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CPJ offers an annual internship to engage young university
graduates. CPJ challenges us to think about our responses to
complex issues grounded in Gods call to love our neighbours, act
justly, and to be stewards of the earth. -Trixie Ling former CPJ
Intern Faith | Justice | Politics.ca Trixie at a workshop in
London, ON
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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. Faith | Justice | Politics.ca CPJ co-founders
John Olthuis and Gerald Vandezande
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CPJ occupies a unique space in Canadian public life as a
member- based, ecumenical Christian organization dedicated to
promoting Gods call to justice. Faith | Justice | Politics.ca CPJ
Board member Lorraine Land speaking at the 2013 AGM at The Kings
College, Edmonton
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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 Faith | Justice | Politics.ca Joe Gunn speaking at
Cadboro United Church, Victoria BC, 2012
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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 | [email protected] Faith | Justice | Politics.ca
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Music: Justine Vandergrift at CPJs AGM in Edmonton. May 2013
Let Justice Flow written by Doug Romanow for CPJs 30th anniversary
in 1994. Faith | Justice | Politics.ca
