Citizens for Public Justice

Citizens for Public Justice
AbbreviationCPJ
Formation1963
TypeNon-profit organization
Location
  • Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
FieldsCanadian Social & Environmental Public Policy
Director
Willard Metzger
Websitecpj.ca
Formerly called
Committee for Justice and Liberty

Citizens for Public Justice (CPJ) is an ecumenical, non-profit organization that promotes justice in Canadian public policy through research and analysis focused on poverty reduction, ecological justice, and refugee rights.[1]

CPJ defines public justice as the political dimension of loving one's neighbour, caring for creation, and achieving the common good.[2] CPJ's mission statement is "to promote public justice in Canada by shaping key public policy debates through research and analysis, publishing, and public dialogue. CPJ encourages citizens, leaders in society, and governments to support policies and practices which reflect God's call for love, justice, and the flourishing of Creation."[3]

CPJ is a registered charity in Canada whose work is funded through donations from private individuals and members, as well as from churches and foundational grants. Its board of directors is made up of 13 representatives from all regions of Canada. Directors can sit a maximum of two three-year terms.[4] In 2013, CPJ celebrated its 50th anniversary.[5] CPJ is an affiliate member of the Canadian Council of Churches (CCC).[6]

  1. ^ Carlson-Thies, Stanley W.; Skillen, James W. (1996). Welfare in America. Wm. B Eerdmans. p. 111. ISBN 9780802841278.
  2. ^ "Contributing to the Common Good" (PDF). August 2007. Archived from the original (PDF) on September 12, 2014. Retrieved September 12, 2014.
  3. ^ "Partner Organizations - Christian Reformed Church". Christian Reformed Church in North America. Archived from the original on August 26, 2014. Retrieved September 8, 2014.
  4. ^ "Board of Directors". Ottawa, ON: Citizens for Public Justice. Retrieved September 10, 2014.
  5. ^ Epp, Aaron (May 9, 2013). "Citizens for Public Justice celebrates the past, looks to the future". Christian Week. Winnipeg, MB. Retrieved August 20, 2014.
  6. ^ "Members - Canadian Council of Churches". Canadian Council of Churches. Retrieved September 8, 2014.