Message to Government #044-20-03-11

Prologue: Moved by: Chancellor Robert Falby; Seconded by: Dean Peter Elliott; 1. That the General Secretary send the following message to the Federal Government:; The Council of General Synod welcomes the action of the Government of Canada in introducing an ADR process for resolving claims for physical and sexual abuse by former students of Indian Residential Schools, and in particular expresses its appreciation for the changed requirements for signing releases, as requested by aboriginal groups, and advises the government that the General Synod will continue to consult as to its response to the government's initiative.; 2. That the Council of General Synod refer the government's proposal regarding the signing of a partial release to the Officers of General Synod for decision after consultation with the co-chairs of ACIP and their Advisory Group, and the Plan B task force and Negotiating Team; and that the Council urge the Officers to reach a decision by December 31, 2003.; POINT OF PRIVILEGE; Mr. James Sweeny rose on a point of privilege. As this motion came in after the deadline for resolutions, a suspension of the Rules of Order is required.; Suspension of the Rules of Order

Text of motion: That the Rules of Order be suspended.; Mr. Sweeny rose on a point of order noting that it was necessary for the Order of Bishops to vote separately. The Chancellor concurred and the vote was taken. It was:; CARRIED BY THE ORDER OF BISHOPS; CARRIED BY THE ORDERS OF CLERGY AND LAITY #13-11-03

Notes: The mover and seconder agreed to separate the two parts of the motion and Council agreed to deal with them individually.

Subjects: Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR); Indigenous peoples - Canada - Anglican Church of Canada; Indigenous peoples - Canada - Government relations - 1951-; Anglican Church of Canada. Anglican Council of Indigenous Peoples; Anglican Church of Canada. Council of General Synod - Rules and practice