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 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.
