GC43 or earlier GC41 United Church Response to Canada’s Contribution to Climate Change (GC41 2012 – 088) That the 41st General Council 2012 direct the General Secretary, General Council to urge the Government of Canada and initiate an individual communication campaign across The United Church of Canada to:institute an immediate moratorium on the expansion of in situ bituminous sands developments;honour its commitment to phase out fossil fuel subsidies;create a progressive carbon tax that would generate revenue from corporations with in situ bituminous sands operations and other large emitters, and the taxes used for investment in energy conservation and sustainable energy.GC41 2012 ROP, p. 218, 336-338 Save to PDF True Document Date August 17, 2012 Document Type Social Policy Originating Body Other Topic Environment and Ecology Latest News 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. Dreaming a Better World into Being: For the Sake of God’s Beloved World Following General Council 45, the church issued a renewed commitment to justice, peace and the flourishing of all peoples.
