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 Moderator of the 45th General Council installed The installation service of the 45th Moderator of The United Church of Canada, the Right Rev. Dr. Kimberly Heath, took place at Knox United Church, 506 4 St. SW, Calgary, Alberta, tonight. Monday, Aug. 11: Decision session summary The final day of GC45 began with a moving service that remembered the Communion of Saints, before settling business on a number of proposals. Sunday, Aug. 10: Summary of the day After the Alvin Dixon Walk/Run raised over $25,000, participants heard from Toward 2035, Indigenous Ministry and Justice, and a message of continued support from Rev. Dr. Karen Georgia Thompson.
