Citizens for Public Justice

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Citizens for Public Justice

Faith | Justice | Politicsa national organizationinspired by faithto act for justice

.ca1We area faithful response to Godscall for love and justice.

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We envisiona 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 TorontoOur 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 pressconference on Parliament Hill October 17, 2012 - The International Day for the Eradication of Poverty CPJ encourages citizens, leaders in society and governments to support policies and practices which reflect Gods call for love & justice.

Faith | Justice | Politics.caCPJ newsletters, reports, and books.

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.


CPJ staff meeting with MP John McKayCPJ 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 Vandergriftformer CPJ Board chair

Faith | Justice | Politics.caKathy speaking at CPJs 2012 AGM7CPJ leads in the development and promotion of a poverty reduction plan at the federal level.


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 Toronto9CPJ defends diversity and protects the rights of newcomers and refugees to Canada.

Faith | Justice | Politics.caCPJ staff showing their support for the Proud to Protect Refugees campaignCPJ promotes reflection and action through workshops and publications.

Faith | Justice | Politics.caA workshop on Living Ecological Justice

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 Lingformer CPJ Intern


Trixie at a workshop in London, ONCPJ 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.caCPJ co-founders John Olthuis and Gerald VandezandeCPJ occupies a unique space in Canadian public life as a member-based, ecumenical Christian organization dedicated to promoting Gods call to justice.


CPJ Board member Lorraine Land speaking at the 2013 AGM at The Kings College, EdmontonAction 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 GunnExecutive Director of CPJ


Joe Gunn speaking at Cadboro United Church, Victoria BC, 2012Your voice strengthens our voice.

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Faith | Justice | Politics.caMusic: Justine Vandergriftat CPJs AGM in Edmonton.May 2013

Let Justice Flow written by Doug Romanow for CPJs 30th anniversary in 1994.


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Citizens for Public Justice