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 GC45 Recall Meeting: Sept. 13, 2025 The recall meeting for the 45th General Council moved smoothly through several Way Forward proposals outstanding from the in-person meetings in Calgary, Alberta, in August. 45th General Council makes clear commitments to Just Peace regarding Palestine and Israel 45th General Council recalled to deal with unfinished, urgent business on Sept. 13; several proposals dealing with Palestine and Israel receive overwhelming support. Dreaming a Better World into Being: For the Sake of God’s Beloved World Following General Council 45, the church issued a renewed commitment to justice, peace and the flourishing of all peoples.
