GC43 or earlier

GC31 Cutbacks in Social Programs (1986C735)

That the 31st General Council endorse the work presently being done by the (church) in urging all levels of government to redirect cutbacks so that programs designed to help the poor and underprivileged both in Canada and abroad are not subject to funding cuts or closure and encourage the (church) to continue this work on our behalf.

 

1986 ROP, p. 119

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Economic Justice

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