GC43 or earlier GC16 National Health Insurance (1954N132) BE IT RESOLVED THAT this council expresses its considered opinions regarding National Health Insurance as follows:COMMEND the federal, provincial and municipal governments’ concern for progress made to date in providing more adequate health services, increasing the number of hospital beds and in related ways improving preventive, diagnostic, remedial and other forms of medical and surgical care and treatment.COMMEND all organizations and agencies that promote voluntary health and hospitalization insurance plans.URGE all responsible governmental authorities in cooperation with the medical, dental, nursing and related professions to move as quickly as possible to the establishment of an integrated and contributory National Health Insurance program. GC16 1954 ROP, p.77 Save to PDF True Document Date July 31, 1954 Document Type Social Policy Originating Body Other Topic Health Latest News 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. 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.
