GC43 or earlier GC39 Water as a Human Right (GC39 2006 - 040) That the 39th General Council 2006:Through the General Secretary, General Council, firmly call upon our federal government to declare water as a human right, support municipalities in keeping water in public control, and resist any attempts by the United States to increase exports of Canadian fresh water under the energy proportional sharing provisions of NAFTA. GC39 2006 ROP, pp. 241, 721 Save to PDF True Document Date August 18, 2006 Document Type Social Policy Originating Body Other Topic Environment and Ecology Latest News Staff Gathering for Strategic Planning, 2026–2028 General Council and Regional Council Office staff will engage in intensive planning to strengthen collaboration in supporting the life and ministry of The United Church of Canada across the country. 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.
