Taxonomy Term: Economic Justice

GC31 Lottery Funds (1986L527)

That the 31st General Council 1 Reaffirm the policy of The United Church of Canada that all formally constituted United… continue reading

GCE34 Lottery Funding, Division of Mission in Canada (1993L527)

That the General Council urge formally constituted groups of the United Church of Canada to avoid applying for or using… continue reading

GC37 Impact of Trade Agreements (2000I552)

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the 37th General Council 1. commit The United Church of Canada, through its ongoing work… continue reading

Adequate Guaranteed Annual Income

The Board of Evangelism and Social Service in its brief to the Senate Committee on Poverty endorsed the concept of a… continue reading

GC34 Conscientious Objection & Military Taxes (1992C551)

The 34th General Council commends the Division of Mission in Canada for its action to date [on conscientious objectors… continue reading

GC31 Conscientious Objection to War and Tax Redirection (1986C551)

Since the early 1980s the world has witnessed a rapid rise in arms spending and in military activity in many countries… continue reading

GC42 Child Well-Being Index (GC42 2015 - 068)

That the 42nd General Council adopt that on behalf of The United Church of Canada, the Moderator and the General… continue reading

GC41 Child Poverty Needs to Be the Concern of Everyone (GC41 2012 – 063)

That the 41st General Council 2012 direct the Executive of the General Council to develop strategies to enable all… continue reading

GC39 Ethical Investment for Peace in Palestine and Israel (2006E735)

That the 39th General Council 2006 1. Receive for information the report on Ethical Investment for Peace in Palestine… continue reading

GC37 Ethical Investment (2000E735)

WHEREAS The United Church of Canada has an ethical investment policy which screens against investment in alcohol,… continue reading