GC43 or earlier GC32 Plant Breeders’ Rights Legislation (1988P416) WHEREAS the Government of Canada has indicated its intention to re-introduce legislation dealing with plant breeders’ rights; andWHEREAS such legislation may not be in the best interests of Canadian farmers and consumers and might be detrimental to developing countries:THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the 32nd General Council requests the General Secretary of General Council to request the federal government to develop a white paper for discussion purposes on the impact of plant breeders’ rights legislation on Canadian and developing countries before proceeding further. GC32 1988 ROP, p. 201 Save to PDF True Document Date October 31, 1988 Document Type Social Policy Originating Body Other Topic Environment and Ecology 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.
