GC43 or earlier GC40 On Green Energy: The Way to Address Climate Change (GC 40 2009 – 061) That the 40th General Council 2009:Support the substitution of nuclear power with alternative more benign, forms of renewable non fossil fuel based energy and urge Federal, Provincial and Territorial governments in Canada, to stop funding for new nuclear plants and dedicate the funds to alternative forms of renewable energy that do not contribute new greenhouse gas emissions, and impact to ecosystems and community health;Through the General Secretary, General Council, press the government of Canada to work towards the establishment of an International Renewable Energy Agency replacing the role of the International Atomic Energy Agency, which has promoted nuclear energy;Take no action on LON 3 and TOR 7. GC40 2009 ROP, p. 190 Save to PDF True Document Date August 14, 2009 Document Type Social Policy Originating Body Other Topic Environment and Ecology Latest News 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. Sunday, Aug. 10: Summary of the day After the Alvin Dixon Walk/Run raised over $25,000, participants heard from Toward 2035, Indigenous Ministry and Justice, and a message of continued support from Rev. Dr. Karen Georgia Thompson.
