GC43 or earlier GC36 Health Policy (1997H265) WHEREAS the gospel calls us to regard seeking health and wholeness as our part of Christ's ministry.THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the 36th General Council:Call upon the Government of Canada to renew its commitment and support for a national medicare program based on the five fundamental principles of the Canadian Health Act: universality, accessibility, portability, comprehensiveness, and public administration.Call upon the Government of Canada to increase and guarantee the federal cash funding for health care.Call upon the Government of Canada to recognize the acute need in the field of health care for First Nations peoples, and applaud the commitment to increase spending in this area.Call upon the Government of Canada in partnership with the provincial and territorial governments to implement a national drug plan to be phased in over four years, to ensure access to necessary drugs for all Canadians.Call upon the Government of Canada to support and encourage the development of community-based health care. GC36 1997 ROP, p. 986 Save to PDF True Document Date August 20, 1997 Document Type Social Policy Originating Body Other Topic Health Latest News 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 GC45 Recall Meeting: Sept. 13, 2025 The recall meeting for the 45th General Council moved smoothly through several Way Forward proposals outstanding from the in-person meetings in Calgary, Alberta, in August. 45th General Council makes clear commitments to Just Peace regarding Palestine and Israel 45th General Council recalled to deal with unfinished, urgent business on Sept. 13; several proposals dealing with Palestine and Israel receive overwhelming support.
