Taxonomy Term: Social Policy

GC29 The Search for Peace in the Eighties-Statement (1982S262)

This policy statement on the issue of peace and disarmament has been prepared in response to the specific call of the… continue reading

GC38 Same-Sex Marriage (2003)

WHEREAS The United Church of Canada states that "we are called to be the Church, to Celebrate God's presence, to live… continue reading

GC36 Same-Sex Benefits (1997S172)

Therefore be it resolved that the 36th General Council go on record as supporting the amendment of the Income Tax Act… continue reading

GC37 Role of Nuclear Energy in Canadian Life

That the General Council receive the reports, petitions and resolutions listed on the INFO 22 page, with the addition… continue reading

GC41 Reverse the Decision to Make 67 the Minimum Age for Application for Old Age Security and Guaranteed Income Supplement Benefits (GC41 2012 - 069)

That the 41st General Council 2012 call upon the Government of Canada to reverse their decision to make age 67 the… continue reading

GCE Responsibility to Protect (2008-11-15-347)

Whereas we have affirmed our desire and commitment to strive for just, peaceful, and sustainable communities in keeping… continue reading

GC39 Resources and Strategies to Challenge Homophobia in the Church(GC39 2006 – 064)

That the General Secretary, General Council, create resources for people of all ages for the purpose of: • recognizing… continue reading

GCE Residential Schools (1998R271.03)

That the Executive of General Council request the Moderator and the General Secretary to renew their attempt to meet… continue reading

GCE Residential Schools (1998R271.02)

That the Executive of General council instruct the church’s counsel that our involvement in the current Alberni Indian… continue reading

GCE Residential Schools (1998R271.01)

That the Executive of General Council direct the General Secreatry to write a letter on behalf of the General Council… continue reading