GC43 or earlier GC33 UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (1990U515) We welcome the fact that 22 countries have ratified the Convention on the Rights of the Children and that it is now in effect.We urge the Canadian government to ratify the Convention on the Rights of Children as soon as possible.We urge that The United Church of Canada enter into dialogue with Canadian-based multinational corporations in countries where child labour is common to ensure that the company’s code of conduct prohibits the exploitative employment of children.We strongly urge financial institutions to relieve underdeveloped countries of their foreign debt load, thus allowing their peoples to return to economic systems based on supplying their own needs.We point out to those with political power that, to use the word of Gro Harlem Bruntland, the Prime Minister of Norway, “We need a new vision and a stronger political will and determination. We need a new global system of values…” GC33 1990 ROP, p. 182 Save to PDF True Document Date August 22, 1990 Document Type Social Policy Originating Body Other Topic Human Rights 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.
