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 Taking Care of Business Commissioners and guests invited to complete the cycle of General Council business at a recall meeting on Saturday, Sept. 13 at 11 am ET. 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.
