Public Social Responsibility, Report of Unit on

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