GC43 or earlier GC33 UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (1990U515) We welcome the fact that 22 countries have ratified the Convention on the Rights of the Children and that it is now in effect.We urge the Canadian government to ratify the Convention on the Rights of Children as soon as possible.We urge that The United Church of Canada enter into dialogue with Canadian-based multinational corporations in countries where child labour is common to ensure that the company’s code of conduct prohibits the exploitative employment of children.We strongly urge financial institutions to relieve underdeveloped countries of their foreign debt load, thus allowing their peoples to return to economic systems based on supplying their own needs.We point out to those with political power that, to use the word of Gro Harlem Bruntland, the Prime Minister of Norway, “We need a new vision and a stronger political will and determination. We need a new global system of values…” GC33 1990 ROP, p. 182 Save to PDF True Document Date August 22, 1990 Document Type Social Policy Originating Body Other Topic Human Rights Latest News GCE Summary, February 20–21, 2026 The first 45th General Council Executive (GCE) of 2026 met online on February 20 and 21, 2026, thoughtfully reflecting the Executive’s role to offer insight, oversight, and foresight for the good of the church. First Executive Meeting of 2026 Coming up February 20–21 The 45th General Council Executive (GCE) meets online on February 20 and 21. Using the lenses of Deep Spirituality, Bold Discipleship, and Daring Justice, the Executive members will work generatively together, and reflect through the communal experience of worship. GCE Summary, November 14–15, 2025 The 45th General Council Executive (GCE) met online on November 14 and 15, 2025. The two days focused on setting the triennium up for transformative change, with dialogue around the triennium operating budget, the strategic direction and objectives, and affirming the commitment to anti-racism.
