GC45 GC45 WF22: PM03 Arms Embargo Now Signatory for Summer 2025 Of the groups who discussed PM03 all were in favour of the United Church of Canada becoming a signatory for the Arms Embargo Now call. Upon further consultation with staff, it was discovered that the United Church of Canada became a signatory to the Arms Embargo Now call in August of 2024. Therefore, the Way Forward Team proposes: That, in response to PM03 Arms Embargo Now Signatory, the 45th General Council, 2025, Take no further action on PM03 Arms Embargo Now Signatory for Summer 2025encourage all individuals in The United Church of Canada to write to their elected officials for Canada to enact a two-way arms embargo that is comprehensive and binding. Save to PDF True Document Date August 11, 2025 Document Type Way Forward Originating Body Way Forward Committee Latest News 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. General Council Executive Meets November 14–15 The 45th General Council Executive (GCE) meets on November 14 and 15. The meeting will be conducted virtually. 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
