GC45 GCE45 United Church of Canada Solidarity with Cuba Partners for February 2026 On January 30, the Trump administration issued an executive order that enacts on the people of Cuba "a new tariff system that allows the United States to impose additional tariffs on imports from any country that directly or indirectly provides oil to Cuba."As noted in the ACT Alliance and World Council of Churches statement released February 19th, Cuba is highly dependent on imported fuel for all essential services. The consequences for the people of Cuba of the US blockade on fuel supplies are therefore likely to be severe – from impacting electricity generation, hospitals and health services, water and sanitation systems, public transportation, to food production and distribution.Read the Full Report Below Resources United Church of Canada Solidarity with Cuba Partners.pdf Save to PDF True Document Date February 20, 2026 Document Type Report Originating Body General Secretary 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.
