Bishop George Bruce, Chair of the Anglican Communion Working Group, presented the report which outlined the Group's work and the proposed timeline for a decision on the Covenant.
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That the Council of General Synod thank the Anglican Communion Working Group and the Governance Working Group for their work and commend the Covenant for study and response to and from the dioceses and regions of the Anglican Church of Canada.
1. request the conversation in the Anglican Church of Canada about the proposed Covenant for the Anglican Communion continue during the next triennium
2. request the Anglican Communion Working Group monitor continued developments about the proposed Covenant for the Anglican Communion, and report to the Spring 2016 meeting of the Council of General Synod; and
3. direct the Council of General Synod to bring a recommendation regarding the adoption of the Covenant to General Synod 2016.
Committee of the Whole
Moved by: The Very Rev. Louise Peters
Seconded by: The Rt. Rev. Michael Bird
That this General Synod move into an informal session for the consideration of this motion. CARRIED
Seconded by: The Ven. Dr. Harry Huskins
That this General Synod move out of informal session. CARRIED