GC43 or earlier GC35 Bovine Somatotropin (1994B575) Having considered that not all persons, including dairy farmers, are opposed to the use of the bovine growth hormone known as Bovine Somatotropin (BST); and,WHEREAS the motion proposes action that is in keeping with the ongoing work of The United Church of Canada; andWHEREAS the voice of the Church will serve to balance the presentation made to the government by agribusiness interests;BE IT RESOLVED THAT the 35th General Council of The United Church of Canada:Commend the Federal Government for the year-long moratorium presently in place on the use of the drug Bovine Somatotropin.Encourage the government to extend the moratorium for an additional five years to facilitate independent study on the impact of the use of this drug on all creation."1994 ROP, pg. 161 Save to PDF True Document Date December 31, 1993 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.
