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ADOPTION OF MINUTES #004-01-17-11
http://archives.anglican.ca/en/permalink/official10584
- Date
- 2017 November 10-12
- Source
- Council of General Synod. Minutes
- Record Type
- Resolution 01-17-11 [sic i.e. 01-11-17]
- Date
- 2017 November 10-12
- Record Type
- Resolution 01-17-11 [sic i.e. 01-11-17]
- Mover
- Canon David P. Jones
- Seconder
- Ms. Susan Little
- Text
- That the minutes of the meeting of the Council of General Synod from July 23-25, 2017, Document #004-01-17-11, be approved.
- ADOPTED #01-17-11 [sic i.e. 01-11-17]
- Notes
- Before the meeting, an amendment to the minutes was noted by a Council member and corrected. The online meeting docket was updated to include the amended minutes.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES #004-05-18-06
http://archives.anglican.ca/en/permalink/official10597
- Date
- 2018 June 1-3
- Source
- Council of General Synod. Minutes
- Record Type
- Resolution 01-18-06 [sic i.e. 01-06-18]
- Date
- 2018 June 1-3
- Record Type
- Resolution 01-18-06 [sic i.e. 01-06-18]
- Mover
- Ms. Susan Little
- Seconder
- Canon Dr. Randall Fairey
- Text
- That the minutes of the meeting of the Council of General Synod from November 10-12, 2017, Document #004-05-18-06, be approved.
- ADOPTED #01-18-06 [sic i.e. 01-06-18]
ADOPTION OF MINUTES #004-07-19-03
http://archives.anglican.ca/en/permalink/official10678
- Date
- 2019 March 14-17
- Source
- Council of General Synod. Minutes
- Record Type
- Resolution 001-03-19
- Date
- 2019 March 14-17
- Record Type
- Resolution 001-03-19
- Mover
- Canon David Jones
- Seconder
- Ms. Susan Little
- Text
- That the minutes of the meeting of the Council of General Synod from November 23-25, 2018, Document #004-07-19-03 be approved. ADOPTED #CoGS 001-03-19
GENERAL SYNOD 2019 #021-04-19-03 to 05-19-03 - Approval of Seating Arrangements
http://archives.anglican.ca/en/permalink/official10700
- Date
- 2019 March 14-17
- Source
- Council of General Synod. Minutes
- Record Type
- Resolution 023-03-19
- Date
- 2019 March 14-17
- Record Type
- Resolution 023-03-19
- Mover
- Ms. Susan Little
- Seconder
- The Rev. Dr. Lynne McNaughton
- Prologue
- The Very Rev. Peter Wall, Chair of the General Synod Planning Committee (GSPC), presented Council with an update on the plans in place for General Synod 2019.
- Text
- Be it resolved: That the forty-second session of the General Synod have two seating arrangements: one, for Bible study and for learning sessions – which would allow and encourage Synod members from across the county, from coast to coast to coast, to meet at table groupings which include as much of the diversity of our church as possible – and another, open seating at which Synod members will be encourage to sit where they wish. ADOPTED #CoGS 023-03-19
Marriage Canon Conversation
http://archives.anglican.ca/en/permalink/official10569
- Date
- 2016 November 17-20
- Source
- Council of General Synod. Minutes
- Record Type
- Resolution 13-11-16
- Date
- 2016 November 17-20
- Record Type
- Resolution 13-11-16
- Mover
- Ms. Susan Little
- Seconder
- Dr. John Rye
- Text
- Be it resolved that in the matter of the consideration of General Synod Resolution A051-R2, the members of this Council of General Synod invite each of their dioceses to indicate their need for resources and/or to share their resources used, and to return said information to the office of the General Secretary by March 15, 2017.
- ADOPTED #13-11-16
- Subjects
- Anglican Church of Canada. General Synod (41st : 2016 : Richmond Hill, Ont.) - Resolutions
- Anglican Church of Canada. General Synod. Constitution. Canon XXI
- Marriage (Canon law) - Anglican Church of Canada
- Marriage - Religious aspects - Anglican Church of Canada
- Same sex unions - Religious aspects - Anglican Church of Canada
- Anglican Church of Canada - Information resources
- Anglican Church of Canada - Documentation
MARRIAGE CANON WORKING GROUP/CANON XXI - A Word to the Church
http://archives.anglican.ca/en/permalink/official10708
- Date
- 2019 March 14-17
- Source
- Council of General Synod. Minutes
- Record Type
- Resolution 031-03-19
- Date
- 2019 March 14-17
- Record Type
- Resolution 031-03-19
- Seconder
- Ms. Susan Little
- Text
- Be it resolved: That the Council of General Synod adopt and commend for consideration by General Synod, the document A Word to the Church concerning the proposed amendment of Marriage Canon XXI. ADOPTED #CoGS 031-03-19
- Subjects
- Anglican Church of Canada. General Synod. Constitution. Canon XXI
- Marriage (Canon law) - Anglican Church of Canada
- Marriage - Religious aspects - Anglican Church of Canada
MOTION TO ADJOURN CoGS
http://archives.anglican.ca/en/permalink/official10564
- Date
- 2016 November 17-20
- Source
- Council of General Synod. Minutes
- Record Type
- Resolution 08-11-16
- Date
- 2016 November 17-20
- Record Type
- Resolution 08-11-16
- Mover
- Canon David Jones
- Seconder
- Ms. Susan Little
- Prologue
- CoGS adjourned in order to convene as the Missionary Society of The Anglican Church of Canada (MSCC).
- Text
- That Council of General Synod adjourn in order to meet as the Missionary Society of The Anglican Church of Canada.
- CARRIED #08-11-16
- Notes
- See Appendix B for minutes from the MSCC Meeting.
- Appendix B [Page 29]
- MEETING OF THE BOARD OF MANAGEMENT OF THE MISSIONARY SOCIETY OF THE ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CANADA
- Queen of Apostles Renewal Centre, Mississauga, ON
- November 19, 2016
- PRESENT
- The Members of the Council of General Synod as elected or appointed under the provisions of the Constitution of General Synod
- The Officers of the Society:
- - President and Chair of the Board of Directors – The Most Rev. Fred Hiltz
- - The Ven. Dr. Michael Thompson
- - Ms. Hanna Goschy
- The Chancellor, Canon David Jones, advised that the Missionary Society of The Anglican Church of Canada (MSCC) is a separate legal entity of General Synod. It is composed of all members of General Synod and has a Board of Directors that includes the Council of General Synod (CoGS) and the Officers of the MSCC. The Officers include the Primate as President, the General Secretary, and the Treasurer of General Synod. Canon Jones explained the function of the MSCC.
- Ms. Hanna Goschy noted that the Board of Directors received four documents with the CoGS docket:
- - MSCC 2015 Financial Statements (037-01-16-11)
- - MSCC Financial Statement Definitions (037-02-16-11)
- - MSCC History (037-03-16-11)
- - MSCC Resolutions (037-04-16-11)
- Ms. Goschy presented the 2015 financial statements. She noted that while the MSCC is a separate entity, the financial results are consolidated with the financial results of General Synod.
- Approval of Financial Statements
- Moved by: Canon David Jones
- Seconded by: The Rev. Clara Plamondon
- That the Board of Management approve the Financial Statements of the Missionary Society of the Anglican Church of Canada for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2015 and that any two Officers are authorized to sign the statements on the Board’s behalf.
- CARRIED #MSCC 01-11-16
- Motion to Terminate
- Seconded by: Ms. Hanna Goschy
- That the meeting of the Board of Management of the Missionary Society of the Anglican Church of Canada be terminated.
- CARRIED #MSCC 02-11-16
- Subjects
- Missionary Society of the Anglican Church of Canada (M.S.C.C.) - Finance
- Missionary Society of the Anglican Church of Canada (M.S.C.C.) - Meetings
Motion to Destroy Ballots
http://archives.anglican.ca/en/permalink/official10583
- Date
- 2017 June 23-25
- Source
- Council of General Synod. Minutes
- Record Type
- Resolution 11-17-06 [sic i.e. 11-06-17]
- Date
- 2017 June 23-25
- Record Type
- Resolution 11-17-06 [sic i.e. 11-06-17]
- Mover
- Ms. Susan Little
- Seconder
- The Rt. Rev. Fraser Lawton
- Prologue
- [Page 15]
- ELECTIONS
- The Rev. Dr. Lynne McNaughton guided Council through the election for the General Synod Planning Committee (GSPC). The Rev. Martha Tatarnic was elected by acclamation as the previous GSPC member from General Synod 2016. An election was held for the CoGS member on the Committee. Ms. Siobhan Bennett, the Rt. Rev. Larry Robertson, and the Rev. Canon Robert Towler stood for election.
- For the Anglican Award of Merit Committee, Ms. Melissa Green (British Columbia and Yukon) and the Rt. Rev. John Chapman (Ontario) were elected by acclamation.
- The Rev. Clara Plamondon led Council through the election for the GSPC CoGS member and the Anglican Consultative Council. Nominees for the Anglican Consultative Council included:
- - Bishop Alternate: The Rt. Rev. William Cliff, the Rt. Rev. Greg Kerr-Wilson, the Rt. Rev. Larry Robertson, and the Rt. Rev. Riscylla Walsh Shaw.
- - Clergy Alternate: The Rev. Canon David Burrows and the Rev. Dr. Lynne McNaughton.
- - Lay delegate and alternate: Mr. Ian Alexander, Ms. Ann Bourke, Ms. Melanie Delva, Mr. Rob Dixon, Ms. Tara Munn, and Dr. John Rye. Council members voted for only one nominee and the role of the alternate would be filled by the candidate with the second highest number of votes.
- A report back on election results took place on Sunday morning.
- [Page 17]
- ELECTION RESULTS/ELECTION
- The Rev. Clara Plamondon announced the results from Saturday’s election:
- - General Synod Planning Committee: Ms. Siobhan Bennett (CoGS Member).
- - Anglican Consultative Council: The Rt. Rev. Riscylla Walsh Shaw (Bishop Alternate), Ms. Ann Bourke (Lay Delegate), and Ms. Melanie Delva (Lay Alternate).
- There was a tie for the position of Clergy Alternate on the Anglican Consultative Council. A reelection for this position took place and the results reported later in the day.
- FINAL REPORT ON ELECTIONS
- The Rev. Clara Plamondon announced that the Rev. Canon David Burrows had been elected to fill the position of Clergy Alternate on the Anglican Consultative Council. Thanks was expressed to all of the nominees who let their names stand for the elections. Ms. Plamondon moved that the ballots be destroyed.
- Text
- That the Council of General Synod empower the Nominating Committee to destroy the election ballots.
- ADOPTED #11-17-06 [sic i.e. 11-06-17]
- Subjects
- Anglican Church of Canada. Council of General Synod. Nominating Committee
- Anglican Church of Canada. General Synod Planning Committee - Membership
- Anglican Consultative Council - Membership
Nominating Committee - ELECTION of Officers - Destruction of Ballots
http://archives.anglican.ca/en/permalink/official10697
- Date
- 2019 March 14-17
- Source
- Council of General Synod. Minutes
- Record Type
- Resolution 020-03-19
- Date
- 2019 March 14-17
- Record Type
- Resolution 020-03-19
- Mover
- Ms. Susan Little
- Seconder
- Ms. Pat Lovell
- Prologue
- The Rev. Dr. Lynne McNaughton reported that the Very Rev. Peter Wall was elected Deputy Prolocutor for the remainder of the triennium.
- Text
- Be it resolved: That the ballots for the election of Deputy Prolocutor be destroyed. ADOPTED #CoGS 020-03-19
- Notes
- Ballots for the election of the Deputy Prolocutor were handed out by Council’s Nominating Committee and were collected once completed. Election results were announced after dinner. See the next section for more information
PUBLIC WITNESS FOR SOCIAL AND ECOLOGICAL JUSTICE#005-11-19-03 to 12-19-03 - Human Trafficking and Modern Slavery
http://archives.anglican.ca/en/permalink/official10691
- Date
- 2019 March 14-17
- Source
- Council of General Synod. Minutes
- Record Type
- Resolution 014-03-19
- Date
- 2019 March 14-17
- Record Type
- Resolution 014-03-19
- Mover
- Ms. Susan Little
- Seconder
- The Rev. David Burrows
- Prologue
- Recognizing that human trafficking, modern slavery and enforced migration are human rights violations that ignore the inherent dignity of all persons And that the Council of General Synod endorsed the 2012 Anglican Consultative Council Resolution 15:10 The Trafficking of Persons
- Text
- Be it resolved: That the Council of General Synod commend for consideration that the General Synod: a) Condemn the ongoing practices of human trafficking and modern slavery and commit to working for their elimination in Canada and globally b) Urge the Anglican Church of Canada to constructively engage all levels of government on relevant policy areas to combat human trafficking, slavery and enforced migration c) Urge the Anglican Church of Canada to develop, promote and disseminate liturgical, theological and educational materials related to combatting human trafficking, slavery and enforced migration d) Urge dioceses and Ecclesiastical Provinces to continue building relationships with local and regional networks combatting human trafficking, slavery and exploitation e) Urge the Anglican Church of Canada to maintain and support a national network of Canadian Anglicans engaged in this work and to liaise with relevant ecumenical, interfaith and Communion bodies. ADOPTED #CoGS 014-03-19
- Subjects
- Human trafficking - Canada
- Human trafficking - Religious aspects - Anglican Church of Canada
- Human trafficking - Religious aspects - Anglican Communion