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Public Social Responsibility, Report of Unit on

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Source
House of Bishops. Minutes
Date
1981 May 4-8
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Date
1981 May 4-8
Source
House of Bishops. Minutes
Type
Resolution
Mover
Archbishop Hambidge
Seconder
Bishop Hannen
Prologue
Mrs. Mavis Gillies announced that the Anglican Church of Canada's petition to the Federal Government regarding the Amax Corporation contained 9,500 names, and that west coast churches have cooperated ecumenically in this environmental concern. Representatives of the Canadian Churches will attend the Amax Shareholders' Meeting in New York, May 6, and will put forth a Resolution calling for a halt to the dumping of tailings until a public enquiry has been held. Prayerful support was pledged by members of the House.
Text of motion
That the House of Bishops support the Motion to be presented at the Amax Shareholders' Meeting in New York by the Public Social Responsibility Unit. CARRIED
Notes
It was agreed that a statement of support should be conveyed from this House to the Federal Minister of Fisheries and the Prime Minister.
Subjects
Anglican Church of Canada. Public Social Responsibility Unit
Anglican Church of Canada. House of Bishops
AMAX, Inc.
Mines and mineral resources - Canada
Corporate social responsibility - Anglican Church of Canada
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