GC43 or earlier GC31 Use and Advertising of Tobacco (1986U712) THAT The United Church of CanadaSUPPORT all efforts to discourage smoking in work places, public buildings and all forms of public transportation, and ask local congregations to encourage and support such efforts in their communities;URGE all levels of government and the media industry to ban the advertising of tobacco products in Canada; andENCOURAGE federal and provincial governments to enable farmers and workers to change to other means of livelihood. GC31 1986 ROP, pp. 134, 681 Save to PDF True Document Date August 21, 1986 Document Type Social Policy Originating Body Other Topic Health Latest News Staff Gathering for Strategic Planning, 2026–2028 General Council and Regional Council Office staff will engage in intensive planning to strengthen collaboration in supporting the life and ministry of The United Church of Canada across the country. GCE Summary, February 20–21, 2026 The first 45th General Council Executive (GCE) of 2026 met online on February 20 and 21, 2026, thoughtfully reflecting the Executive’s role to offer insight, oversight, and foresight for the good of the church. First Executive Meeting of 2026 Coming up February 20–21 The 45th General Council Executive (GCE) meets online on February 20 and 21. Using the lenses of Deep Spirituality, Bold Discipleship, and Daring Justice, the Executive members will work generatively together, and reflect through the communal experience of worship.
