GC43 or earlier GC31 Government Aid (1986G513) That the 31st General Council take appropriate measures through its Executive to urge the Federal Government of Canada to:Urge the Canadian government to restore 1990 as the latest date by which it commits itself to reach the target of 0.7% of Gross National Product for its international development assistance expenditures;Monitor such expenditures to insure that projects are technically appropriate to the culture situation and have basic local acceptance;Direct a larger portion of such assistance to be funded through Canadian non-governmental organizations (NGOs);Maintain a policy whereby such NGOs are not treated as agents of government, nor as extensions of government policy and [government-to-government] assistance. 1986 ROP, p. 119 Save to PDF True Document Date August 21, 1986 Document Type Social Policy Originating Body Other Topic Economic Justice Latest News GCE Summary, November 14–15, 2025 The 45th General Council Executive (GCE) met online on November 14 and 15, 2025. The two days focused on setting the triennium up for transformative change, with dialogue around the triennium operating budget, the strategic direction and objectives, and affirming the commitment to anti-racism. General Council Executive Meets November 14–15 The 45th General Council Executive (GCE) meets on November 14 and 15. The meeting will be conducted virtually. GCE Summary, Sept. 25–28, 2025 The 45th General Council Executive met in person in Toronto, for three days focused on orienting the Executive to the work, including its fiduciary duties, strategic leadership, financial oversight and its role in relation to committees, as well as The United Church Foundation and program organizations such as KAIROS
