Middle East

Text of motion: Whereas the world problem of Refugees is still great and Christians regard it as a matter of grave responsibility to seek solutions to this problem,; This General Synod Declares its concern that Canada play a full and responsible role in seeking a lasting solution to the Middle East refugee problem and; Calls upon the Government of Canada; 1. to enlarge its contributions to UNRWA for Palestinian Refugees; 2. to open its doors to significant numbers of Middle East refugees as immigrants to Canada; 3. to undertake active diplomatic measures to bring about permanent settlement of the total Middle East refugee population; And To This End Declares the willingness of the Church to cooperate to the full in implementing these measures. CARRIED in both Houses.

Subjects: Refugees - Canada; Refugees - Middle East; Refugees - Religious aspects - Anglican Church of Canada; Palestinian Arabs - Religious aspects - Anglican Church of Canada; Church work with immigrants - Anglican Church of Canada; Canada - Emigration and immigration; Middle East - Emigration and immigration