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Citizens for Public Justice is a national organization of members inspired by faith to act for justice in Canadian public policy.

09/15/2026

🥕🗞 READ THE ARTICLE: cpj.ca/frosty-welcome

Many of us in Canada are enjoying the fresh local produce available in this season. We’re thankful for the hard work of farmers and other agricultural workers providing essential work for our agrifood industry. We also recognize the significant cost that migrant workers bear while they participate in Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker Programs. How should we respond?

Visit CPJ's website to read Rena Namago's article in Christian Courier about migrants’ experiences, the calling of Christians in response to migrants, and the inspiring tradition of the Canadian Church’s advocacy efforts for refugee and migrant rights: cpj.ca/frosty-welcome

09/04/2026

Canada's federal government is making decisions that undermine refugee and migrant rights. That's why the message of CPJ's new book—that policy should centre lived experience and uphold our international obligations—is so crucial.

We need people across the country to join this conversation. You're invited to join CPJ supporters, migrants, and advocates at the Saskatchewan stop on The Renewed Canadian Welcome Book Tour, cohosted by Mennonite Central Committee - MCC SK and Turning the Tide Bookstore . The event will also feature Setara, an individual with lived refugee experience.

📅 Monday, September 14th
🕰️ 7 – 9 p.m. CST
🏛️ MCC Saskatchewan (600 45th St. W, Saskatoon)
✨ To register and learn more, click the link: cpj.ca/arcw-saskatoon

09/02/2026

Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker Program is often described as a “triple-win” for origin countries, Canada, and migrant workers. But the story is often different when we listen to migrant workers themselves.

On September 15th, CPJ invites you to join an evening of discussion at the southwestern Ontario stop on the Renewed Canadian Welcome Book Tour. The event will feature Gabriel Allahdua, Dr. Vasanthi Vekatesh, and Rena Namago, and is supported by the Municipality of Chatham-Kent, Chatham-Kent Local Immigration Partnership, and Chatham-Kent Public Library.

📅 Tuesday, September 15th
🕰️ 7:00 – 8:30 PM ET
🏛️ Chatham-Kent Public Library (120 Queen St.)
✨ To register and learn more, click the link: cpj.ca/arcw-chatham

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09/01/2026

A Renewed Canadian Welcome: Eleven Visions from Migrants and Advocates Book Tour

As part of Welcome Week, join us at the Chatham Branch for a special stop on The Renewed Canadian Welcome book tour.

Rena Namago, Refugee & Migrant Rights Policy Officer with Citizens for Public Justice and a contributor to the book, will be joined by Dr. Vasanthi Venkatesh from the University of Windsor for an interview-style conversation exploring themes of immigration, belonging, and building welcoming communities in Canada.

📅 Tuesday, September 15
🕖 7:00 to 8:30 pm
📍 Chatham Branch, 120 Queen St., Chatham

RSVP: https://cpj.ca/events/the-renewed-canadian-welcome-book-tour-chatham/

Hosted in partnership with Citizens for Public Justice - CPJ and McGill-Queen's University Press.

08/21/2026

2SLGBTQIA+ people around the world are forced to flee violence, criminalization, and persecution simply because of who they are. And we often think of Canada as an automatic safe haven, but systemic gaps and our government’s policy decisions leave 2SLGBTQIA+ refugees feeling unsafe.

That's why we're partnering with Rainbow Haven for Everyone Deserves a Safe Home, a campaign to support our joint work in protecting the safety of 2SLGBTQIA+ people while they're fleeing persecution abroad, and upholding their rights as refugees when they arrive in Canada.

For those in the National Capital Region, we invite you to join us at Capital Pride on Saturday August 29 and Sunday August 30!

Learn more and support the campaign here: everyonedeservesasafehome.ca

08/14/2026

CPJ supporters know that we’re better together with refugees and migrants—this summer and fall, we’re showing Canada why!

The CPJ Ride for Refuge is a family friendly fundraising event that brings people together in support of people seeking hope, safety, and freedom.

Here's how you can get involved:

🚴 Walk or ride with us in Ottawa on Saturday, October 3 (or hold a satellite ride or walk in your own community!)
👭 Start or join a fundraising team and invite your friends, family, church, or community to support you.
💖 Donate to help a participant reach their fundraising goal.

Ready to join us? Visit our webpage: cpj.ca/refuge

08/12/2026

🔎 What will you find inside CPJ's new Advocacy Toolkit?

Designed for both new and experienced advocates, the toolkit includes practical guidance on:

✨ Understanding how advocacy creates lasting change
✨ Communicating effectively with elected representatives
✨ Organizing campaigns and community action
✨ Using practical worksheets, templates, and planning tools
✨ Building confidence as an advocate for justice

We are pleased to announce an extension on preorder deadline: preorder your copy before August 26 and enjoy FREE SHIPPING!

Get your copy today: cpj.ca/advocacy-toolkit

08/11/2026

Coming soon! CPJ is teaming up with Ride for Refuge to protect refugee and migrant rights! 🚴‍♀️🚶‍♂️

This fall, we are proud to be gathering again for the CPJ Ride for Refuge—a fun, outdoor community event to fundraise for refugee and migrant rights in Canada. We want YOU to play a key part in it!

If you are interested in being a Team Captain for CPJ's Ride for Refuge, send us an email at [email protected].

Team Captains should be:

📆 Available on October 3, 2026
👥 Able to participate in your own community or at our event in the Ottawa area
✊Motivated to get a team of fundraisers together to protect the rights of migrants and refugees in Canada

08/05/2026

New resource from CPJ! 📖

Many Canadians care deeply about issues like poverty, refugee and migrant rights, affordable housing, disability justice, Indigenous reconciliation, and climate change. Yet many people are unsure how to turn that concern into meaningful action.

That's why CPJ's policy experts have created our new Advocacy Toolkit: From Concern to Collective Action.

Whether you're advocating as an individual, with your church, your campus, or your community organization, this practical resource provides the knowledge, tools, and confidence to help you make a difference.

Pre-order your copy by August 17 and enjoy free shipping so you can be among the first to receive the new toolkit! cpj.ca/advocacy-toolkit

07/24/2026

The bad news: Saskatchewan wants to spend $26 BILLION to keep its coal plants running for another 25 years 🏭

The good news: one loophole makes this decision possible, and the federal government can close it and fund a real just transition for coal workers! ✊

We need YOUR help to make it happen! All it takes is five minutes:

1️⃣ Head to cpj.ca/stop-coal to get a quick fact sheet and suggested phone script about coal power 📋

2️⃣ Call up your MP that you expect them to call on the federal government to do the right thing and Stop Coal! ☎️

Get started today! Head to cpj.ca/stop-coal and pick up the phone!

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