GC43 or earlier GC32 Nuclear-Powered Submarines (1988N765.02) WHEREAS nuclear-powered submarines will not increase our security; andWHEREAS the use of nuclear technology for military purpose will be seen as being provocative and as contravening our previous agreements to use nuclear technology for peaceful purposes only; andWHEREAS the cost of nuclear submarines is not justifiable on any grounds, especially in view of unmet human needs; for example, the predicted famine in Africa this year:THEREFORE be it resolved that the 32nd General Council urge the government of Canada to:Cancel its plans to purchase and/or build nuclear-powered submarines;Raise the level of Canadian aid to the developing countries from 0.5 per cent to the level of 0.7 per cent of GNP as promised by Canada at the United Nations, as a long-range commitment to security. GC32 1988 ROP, p. 183 Save to PDF True Document Date October 31, 1988 Document Type Social Policy Originating Body Other Topic Peace Latest News 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 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.
