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No Pigs BBQ and Roast
No Pigs BBQ and Roast: A Community Gathering to Demand the Terminations, Not Resignations of Ottawa Cops Save the Date! More details to come. Are you concerned that a number of Ottawa cops are using […]
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Prisoners Justice Day Ottawa 2026
Join CPEP, The Justice for Anthony Aust Collective, Mothers Offering Mutual Support, and The Ottawa Transformative Justice Collective on August 8th from Noon to 3:00 PM in Dundonald Park, and August 10th from 6:30 PM […]
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PJD T.V. 2026
PJD T.V. 2026 Livestream for the 51st Prisoners’ Justice Day with hosts El Jones & Desmond Cole Tune-in Monday, August 10th from 7–10pm EDT www.youtube.com/@cpepgroup6577 Artwork by Tania Willard (taniawillard.ca) For the 51st year in […]
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Ombudsman calls for “urgent” reform of Ontario’s correctional system and stronger respect for rights
June 25, 2025 – Sharing Ombudsman calls for “urgent” reform of Ontario’s correctional system and stronger respect for rights Annual Report 2024-2025: Huge increases in complaints about correctional facilities and youth justice centres Paul Dubé: […]
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Prisoners’ Justice Day 2025
Start time: 11am, August 10th, 2025 Please join us at the Human Rights Memorial on Elgin street at 11am, August 10th, 2025 in Ottawa, Ontario as we mourn the loss of countless prisoners whose lives […]
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“Ottawa’s youth detention centre is a warehouse of horrors”, “shut it down”, and “build communities, not cages” researchers and advocates urge the province
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE “Ottawa’s youth detention centre is a warehouse of horrors”, “shut it down”, and “build communities, not cages” researchers and advocates urge the province June 4, 2025 (Ottawa / Algonquin Territory) – A […]
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The trial for the lawsuit challenging the Ottawa Police Services Board’s restrictive public delegation policies begins today
MEDIA ADVISORY – 20/05/2025 The trial for the lawsuit challenging the Ottawa Police Services Board’s restrictive public delegation policies begins today WHAT? A lawsuit filed in August 2023 against the Ottawa Police Services […]
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Call for Support for Mothers Coming Together Against Carceral Violence
Hello CPEP members and allies, My name is Claudette Clayton-Korchinski, founder of the Regis 4Ever Foundation and co-organizer of Mothers Coming Together. I’m reaching out with a heartfelt request for your support as we continue our […]
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Press Release: From Prisoners at the Ottawa-Carleton Detention Centre Demanding an End to Deplorable Conditions of Confinement
For Immediate Release People detained at the Ottawa-Carleton Detention Centre (OCDC) are currently experiencing overcrowded conditions. 16 April, 2025 – Unceded territories of the Algonquin Anishinaabe, Ottawa. People incarcerated at the OCDC are currently being […]
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International Day Against Police Brutality event recording
Thank you for joining us at the National Gathering for International Day Against Police Brutality on March 15th at the University of Ottawa, on unceded and unsurrendered Algonquin territory. We know that hearing stories of police […]
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International Day Against Police Brutality Panel and Community Dinner
Support Our Community Dinner & Panel on the International Day Against Police Brutality On March 15, we are coming together to honor the voices of those impacted by police violence and to foster critical conversations […]
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Coalition Pens Open Letter: Non-Profit Human Rights and Community Justice Organizations Call for an End to “Solitary Confinement by Another Name” Across Canada
For Immediate Release – February 12, 2025 Open Letter – Non-Profit Human Rights and Community Justice Organizations Call for an End to “Solitary Confinement by Another Name” Across Canada We are collectively expressing our disappointment […]
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Prisoners’ Justice Day 2024 – August 10th, 11am – 1pm
Prisoners’ Justice Day 2024Date: August 10, 2024Time: 11:00 am – 1:00 pmLocation: Room 215D, Jock Turcotte University Centre, 85 University Private (University of Ottawa), Ottawa This year CPEP, the Millhaven Lifers’ Liaison Group, Mothers Offering […]
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Chili Cook-off Fundraiser for the CAPP May 23rd.
Please join CPEP and the Coalition Against the Proposed Prison on Thursday, May 23rd, from 6:00pm-8:00pm at St. Paul’s University, Atelier (95 Clegg Street). We will be hosting a chili cook off to raise funds […]
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Stop The Cop Shop Protest May 31st
Please join us on Friday, May 31st at 3:00pm, at the corner of Rideau Street and Colonel By Drive, on unseeded and unsurrendered Algonquin territory to protest the new Rideau cop shop. https://www.instagram.com/p/C7MX3tIgYNo/ After 4 […]
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How To Abolish Prisons Book Launch
Come check-out the Ottawa launch of #HowToAbolishPrisons published by @haymarketbooks featuring Rachel Herzing, Justin Piché and special guests on Saturday, May 4th from 11:00am to 12:30pm @saw_centre (67 Nicholas Street). Books will be sold by @octopusbooks. Proceeds from CPEP merch sales will […]
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Logan Staats and Trevor Alguire Concert Fundraiser to Stop Ford’s Prison
Opponents of the Ford government’s controversial plan to build a prison in Kemptville outside Ottawa are holding a benefit concert headlined by Mohawk singer-songwriter Logan Staats. The fundraiser, presented by the Coalition Against the Proposed […]
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Video of In The Face of Power: A panel on racism, police violence, and our legal action against Ottawa Police Services Board
On September 11th at 11:00am., members of CPEP, The 613-819 Black Hub, OPIRG, and civil rights attorney Yavar Hameed held an in-person and online panel to discuss their lawsuit against the Ottawa Police Services Board. […]
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In The Face of Power – Panel Discussion
On September 11th at 11:00am., at the University of Ottawa(Fauteux Hall – Room 401) members of CPEP and a coalition of plaintiffs will hold an in-person and online panel to discuss their lawsuit against the […]
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Prisoners’ Justice Day 2023 August 10th
As members of the community in and around Algonquin Territory/Ottawa, we are coming together in solidarity for a non-violent protest against state violence and a vigil to commemorate deaths behind bars in honour of Prisoners’ […]
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Propagations For Abolition Fundraiser July 29th
On July 29th from 10am to 4pm at the Arlington Five Cafe CPEP will be hosting it’s second annual fundraiser for Prisoners’ Justice Day 2023 and the organization. The pop up will feature the sale […]
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PRISONERS’ JUSTICE DAY – 2022 ALGONQUIN TERRITORY (SO-CALLED OTTAWA)
Venue: Major Hills Park Date: August 10th, 2022 Time: 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm A day to commemorate the people who have died in prisons and at the hands of the state. Listen to former […]
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All Eyes on CSC Email Zap
Tell CSC that We Demand Justice for Nick Dinardo
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Legal
Habeas Corpus Guide Launch
The uOttawa Prison Law Clinic and the Jail Accountability & Information Line have launched the “Habeas Corpus Guide”. Funded by The Law Foundation of Ontario, as well as the University of Ottawa’s Faculty of Law […]