Abortion

Prologue: In response to a request from the House of Bishops (February 1988), the Primate reported he had invited Mrs. P. Creighton, Mrs. D. Marshall and Dr. J. Reed to form a Task Force to prepare a contemporary statement regarding abortion.; It was agreed that we, as Christians, must work towards the creation of a society in which every human being is welcome and recognized that we must both work for change of legislation which affects social programming.; Chancellor David Wright stated that difficulties outside the Criminal Code fall within the jurisdiction of the provinces and the federal government can enter the field only through the Criminal Code, but can control processes through funding.

Text of motion: That this National Executive Council:; 1. express its heartfelt thanks to the members of the Task Force on Abortion;; 2. endorses the report of the Task Force;; 3. refers the report to the Primate for appropriate action. CARRIED #65-05-88

Notes: It was agreed that the Primate should send the report to appropriate people in the life of the church and the country.; The Primate, on behalf of the NEC, expressed thanks to Mrs. Creighton, Mrs. Marshall and Dr. Reed for their report.

Subjects: Abortion - Canada; Abortion - Religious aspects - Anglican Church of Canada; Bioethics - Religious aspects - Anglican Church of Canada