GC43 or earlier GC36 Health Policy (1997H265) WHEREAS the gospel calls us to regard seeking health and wholeness as our part of Christ's ministry.THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the 36th General Council:Call upon the Government of Canada to renew its commitment and support for a national medicare program based on the five fundamental principles of the Canadian Health Act: universality, accessibility, portability, comprehensiveness, and public administration.Call upon the Government of Canada to increase and guarantee the federal cash funding for health care.Call upon the Government of Canada to recognize the acute need in the field of health care for First Nations peoples, and applaud the commitment to increase spending in this area.Call upon the Government of Canada in partnership with the provincial and territorial governments to implement a national drug plan to be phased in over four years, to ensure access to necessary drugs for all Canadians.Call upon the Government of Canada to support and encourage the development of community-based health care. GC36 1997 ROP, p. 986 Save to PDF True Document Date August 20, 1997 Document Type Social Policy Originating Body Other Topic Health Latest News Commissioners for 45th General Council gathered Saturday for learning and discussion session With the theme “What is the vision/dream for United Church ministry leadership?” in mind, General Council Commissioners took part in a day of learning and discussion sessions on Saturday, June 28. Who are we, together, as the visionaries and dreamers of GC45? The constitution of the 45th General Council occurred Sunday, and by the end of the session – the theme of which was “Who are we, together, as the visionaries and dreamers of GC45?” – about 450 people participated online. Constitution of 45th General Council this Sunday Last call for nominees for Moderator to join the current five candidates.
