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MINUTES, Council of General Synod Meeting of 35 Mississauga, ON, Nov 17-20, 2016

COUNCIL OF GENERAL SYNOD MEETING

Queen of Apostles Renewal Centre November 17 – 20, 2016

Mississauga, Ontario

MINUTES

Regrets:

Ms. Rachel Barrett Ms. Caroline Chum Mr. Graham Ward

The Ven. Sidney Black (20) The Very Rev. Peter Elliott, Chaplain Ms. Lucy Young

The Rt. Rev. John H. Chapman (19-20) Canon David P. Jones, QC (20)

Members Present:

Mr. Jason Antonio Dr. Randall Fairey The Ven. Dr. Lynne McNaughton

Ms. Siobhan Bennett Ms. Cynthia Haines-Turner The Rt. Rev. Bruce Myers

The Ven. Sidney Black (17-19) The Most Rev. Fred J. Hiltz The Rev. Clara Plamondon

The Rev. Canon David Burrows Canon David P. Jones, QC (17-19) Ms. Katie Puxley

The Rt. Rev. John H. Chapman (17-18) LCdr the Rev. Beverley Kean-Newhook Mr. Larry Renouf

Ms. Caroline Chum The Rt. Rev. Fraser W. Lawton The Rt. Rev. Larry Robertson

Canon Grace Delaney Ms. Susan Little Dr. John Rye

Ms. Melanie Delva Ms. Pat Lovell, ELCIC The Rev. Vincent Solomon

Ms. Dale Drozda The Rt. Rev. Mark MacDonald The Ven. Dr. Michael Thompson

Vice-Chancellor:

Ms. Ann Bourke

Partners:

Canon Noreen Duncan, TEC (17-19) The Rev. Gillian Hoyer, PWRDF

Planning & Agenda Team:

The Rev. Dr. Karen Egan, Co-Chair The Very Rev. Peter Wall, Co-Chair

Staff:

Ms. Shannon Cottrell The Ven. Paul Feheley Ms. Nancy Hurn (17)

Ms. Josie De Lucia Mr. Andre Forget Ms. Esther Wesley (17)

The Rev. Canon Virginia Doctor (19) Mr. Matthew Gardner

Other participants as defined in Section 33c of the Constitution:

Ms. Hanna Goschy Dr. Andrea Mann The Rev. Dr. Eileen Scully

Ms. Meghan Kilty Mr. Will Postma (17-19)

Guests:

The Most Rev. Terence Finlay (19) The Rev. Canon Andrew Wesley (19)

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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2016

EUCHARIST

The Primate, the Most. Rev. Fred Hiltz, preached and presided at the opening

Eucharist. The Eucharist celebrated the discipleship of Hugh, Bishop of Lincoln.

OPENING REMARKS & FORMALITIES

The Primate provided opening remarks during the service. He welcomed members

to the first meeting of the new triennium and thanked them for allowing their names

to stand for the Council of General Synod (CoGS). Members, guests, and staff

introduced themselves.

The orientation manual (You are my witnesses: Council of General Synod 2016 –

2019 Orientation Manual), circulated at the meeting, was commended to members

for reading.

The Primate explained the mandate of CoGS and introduced the groups and

individuals who support the Council in their work. The following were introduced:

Members of Planning and Agenda Team (PAT): the Rt. Rev. John Chapman,

the Rev. Dr. Karen Egan (Co-Chair, Planning), the Very Rev. Peter Elliott

(Chaplain to CoGS), Ms. Cynthia Haines-Turner (Prolocutor), the Most Rev.

Fred Hiltz (Primate), the Ven. Dr. Lynne McNaughton (Deputy Prolocutor),

the Ven. Dr. Michael Thompson (General Secretary), and the Very Rev. Peter

Wall (Co-Chair, Agenda).

The Officers of General Synod: Ms. Ann Bourke (Vice-Chancellor), Canon

Grace Delaney (elected), Ms. Hanna Goschy (Treasurer), Ms. Cynthia

Haines-Turner (Prolocutor), the Most Rev. Fred Hiltz (Primate), Canon

David P. Jones, QC (Chancellor), the Ven. Dr. Lynne McNaughton (Deputy

Prolocutor), the Rev. Vincent Solomon (elected), and the Ven. Dr. Michael

Thompson (General Secretary).

Support staff to CoGS from the General Secretary’s Office: Shannon Cottrell

(Executive Secretary for Governance) and Josie De Lucia (Travel & Venue

Manager and Executive Assistant to the General Secretary).

Members of the Governance Working Group (GWG): Dr. Randall Fairey,

Ms. Cynthia Haines-Turner (Prolocutor), and Canon David P. Jones, QC

(Chancellor).

The Primate spoke about the decision-making process at meetings. The Council

would do much of its work by consensus, but parliamentary process would be

required for decisions that concerned legal matters and finances.

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The Primate hoped members would enjoy their work on the Council and that they

would be uplifted by the worship.

The Primate also shared that the theme guiding the Council’s work this triennium

was “You are my witnesses”, which was the theme of General Synod 2016.

The Report from the Primate (#023-01-16-11) was also referred to and expanded on.

ORIENTATION & COMMUNITY BUILDING

The Ven. Dr. Lynne McNaughton, Deputy Prolocutor and member of CoGS, and the

Very Rev. Peter Wall, Co-Chair of the Planning and Agenda Team (PAT), led

Council members through a series of orientation and community building exercises.

The exercises included a floor map of Canada and conversation in table groups.

REGRETS

The Very Rev. Peter Wall noted that regrets had been received from Ms. Rachel

Barrett, Ms. Caroline Chum, the Very Rev. Peter Elliott, Mr. Graham Ward, and Ms.

Lucy Young. Ms. Siobhan Bennett who was not in attendance at the start of the

meeting would join Council later in the day.

BIBLE STUDY

The Ven. Dr. Lynne McNaughton led Bible Study after lunch. In table groups,

through a series of questions, members reflected on Ephesians 4.

GROUP ACTIVITY

The General Secretary, the Ven. Dr. Michael Thompson, led members, guests, and

staff through a group activity using a wall map of Canada. Each person placed on the

map a sticker of The Anglican Church of Canada’s crest to identify their local setting

and their gifts and passions.

CONSENSUS DECISION-MAKING

The Prolocutor, Ms. Cynthia Haines-Turner, led Council members through a

conversation about consensus decision-making.

MEETING NORMS

The Rev. Dr. Karen Egan, Co-Chair of the Planning and Agenda Team (PAT),

introduced members to the meeting norms identified by last triennium’s Council.

Meeting norms apply to all members of Council, the head table, and PAT. In their

table groups, members reviewed the norms and had opportunity to submit

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amendments. The revised list of meeting norms would be reviewed later in the

meeting.

PLANNING AND AGENDA TEAM UPDATE

The Very Rev. Peter Wall announced that Ms. Donna Bomberry had recently been

appointed to the Planning and Agenda Team (PAT) by the Anglican Council of

Indigenous Peoples (ACIP).

CHURCH HOUSE AND THE CHURCH

The Ven. Dr. Michael Thompson provided an overview of the ministry of General

Synod. He spoke about the coordinating and standing committees, and the people

involved in the ministries.

General Synod has six coordinating Committees and two Standing Committees.

They include the following:

Faith, Worship, and Ministry Coordinating Committee

Director: The Rev. Dr. Eileen Scully

Chair: The Rev. Dr. Jay Koyle

CoGS Member: LCdr. the Rev. Beverley Kean-Newhook

Partners in Mission Coordinating Committee

Director: Dr. Andrea Mann

Chair: The Rev. Robert Camara

CoGS Member: Ms. Susan Little

Public Witness for Social and Ecological Justice Coordinating Committee

Director: position to be filled

Chair: Ms. Nancy Harvey

CoGS Member: The Rev. Canon David Burrows

Communications and Information Resources Coordinating Committee

Director: Ms. Meghan Kilty

Chair: The Rev. Dr. Karen Egan

CoGS Member: The Rt. Rev. Bruce Myers

Anglican Journal Coordinating Committee

Director: Ms. Meghan Kilty

Editor: Ms. Marites (Tess) Sisson

Chair: The Ven. Sam Rose

CoGS Member: Ms. Melanie Delva

Resources for Mission Coordinating Committee

Director: position to be filled

Chair: The Rt. Rev. Robert Hardwick

CoGS Member: The Rt. Rev. John Chapman

Pension Committee

Director: Ms. Judy Robinson

Chair: The Rt. Rev. Philip Poole

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Financial Management Committee

Director: Ms. Hanna Goschy, Treasurer and CFO

Chair: Mr. Rob Saffrey

CoGS Member: The Rt. Rev. Fraser Lawton

Archdeacon Thompson also noted the following ministries:

The Office of the Primate, which is supported by the Ven. Paul Feheley

(Principal Secretary) and Ms. Jo Mutch (Administration Associate).

Indigenous Ministries, which is not just a department of the General Synod,

but a ministry that is emerging with vitality at every level of the church.

THE CHURCH: TOWARDS A COMMON VISION

The Rev. Dr. Eileen Scully, Director of Faith, Worship, and Ministry (FWM),

introduced The Church: Towards a Common Vision. This document serves as the

proposed response of The Anglican Church of Canada to Faith and Order Paper No.

214 from the Word Council of Churches (WCC). The WCC had requested that

member churches provide official responses by the end of 2016 by answering specific

questions about the paper. Council members were asked to read the document in

anticipation of the vote later in the meeting.

ELECTION AND NOMINATIONS

Deputy Prolocutor and Chair of the Nominations Committee, the Ven. Dr. Lynne

McNaughton, presented a series of resolutions from the Nominations Committee to

ratify individuals appointed to the Responsible Investment Working Group, Joint

Anglican Lutheran Commission, and the Audit Committee.

Responsible Investment Working Group

Moved by: The Ven. Dr. Lynne McNaughton

Seconded by: The Rt. Rev. Fraser Lawton

That the Council of General Synod appoint the following individuals to the

Responsible Investment Working Group:

The Rev. Tim Dobbin (Creation Matters Working Group)

Jeremy Munn (Diocese of Athabasca)

Rob Saffrey (Financial Management Committee)

Elin Goulden (Toronto)

The Rev. Monique Stone (Ottawa)

The Rt. Rev. Barbara Andrews (Territory of the People)

Dave McNicol (Investment Subcommittee)

Kevin Thomas (SHARE – Shareholders’ Association for Research and

Education)

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The Rev. Canon Ken Gray (Creation Matters Working Group)

TBA (appointed by Pension Trustees)

TBA (appointed by ACIP)

ADOPTED #CoGS 01-11-16

Joint Anglican Lutheran Commission


Seconded by: The Rev. Clara Plamondon

That the Council of General Synod appoint the Rt. Rev. Don Philips to the Joint

Anglican Lutheran Commission


Audit Committee

Moved by: Ms. Cynthia Haines-Turner

Seconded by: The Ven. Dr. Lynne McNaughton

That the Council of General Synod appoint the following individuals to the Audit

Committee for the 2016 – 2019 triennium:

The Most Rev. Colin Johnson – reappointment as Chair

Philip Arthur – reappointment

Peter Lewis – reappointment

Paul Singleton – reappointment

James Sweeny – member of the Financial Management Committee 2016-

2019


Archdeacon McNaughton also spoke to the election scheduled for Saturday for the

Ministry Investment Fund Sub-Committee (MIF Sub-Committee). This Sub-

Committee is a sub-committee of the Financial Management Committee. The

deadline for Council members to submit their nominations was Friday, November 18

at 8:30 PM.

GOVERNANCE WORKING GROUP

Ms. Cynthia Haines-Turner and the Chancellor, Canon David Jones, introduced

members to the work of the Governance Working Group (GWG) and spoke about

the difference between governance and management. The GWG is the body that

advises CoGS and the role of CoGS is part of the governance structure. Members

took part in a quiz to identify activities that fell under governance and activities that

fell under management.

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PRAYERS

A time of prayer took place before dinner. Among the prayers, the Primate passed on

prayers from the Mission to Seafarers who recently had their national meeting.

EVENING PRAYER

The Very Rev. Peter Wall led evening prayer.

OUR CHURCH’S REPSONSE TO THE TRC

Council members spent the evening looking at The Anglican Church of Canada’s

response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada (TRC).

Anglican Fund for Healing and Reconciliation

The Primate introduced Ms. Esther Wesley, Coordinator of the Anglican Fund for

Healing and Reconciliation (AFHR). Ms. Wesley spoke about The Anglican Church

of Canada’s response to the TRC through the work of the AFHR, and shared

reflections from her recent sabbatical where she looked at the work she had been

doing since 2001 and the work the church has supported across the country. A

document was circulated that noted projects and funding the AFHR has received.

Council members learned more about themes of the projects, which included:

Conferences/gatherings/reunions/TRC events

Resource development

Training/community capacity building

Language programs/translation

Children/youth programs

Prevention and awareness (suicide)

Program design and set up/program enhancements

Knowledge building/histories

Community healing services

Training/community capacity (e.g., training volunteers, administration

workers, healers, etc.) for parenting and counseling. Leadership, group

support, and training skills.

The Ven. Dr. Michael Thompson thanked Ms. Wesley for both her presentation and

her ministry on behalf of the church. Ms. Nancy Hurn, General Synod Archivist, who

attended as a guest, was also thanked for the work she has done in the church’s

response to the TRC.

United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples

Members received a copy of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of

Indigenous Peoples in their orientation manual. An introduction to the articles of the

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declaration took place through the reading of An Action in Solidarity with the

Indigenous Peoples of Canada, which was a local response to the Primate’s call from

earlier in the year for every parish to read the declaration on National Aboriginal Day

of Prayer (June 21, 2016). See Appendix A for a copy of this response.

From Wrongs to Rights

Each member received a copy of the book From Wrongs to Rights: How Churches

can Engage the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples,

published by the Mennonite Church Canada. This book was for members to keep and

read throughout the triennium. The Ven. Dr. Lynne McNaughton led members

through a reading assignment and reflective conversation in table groups.

The evening concluded with candlelight prayers led by the Primate.

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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2016

EUCHARIST

The Ven. Dr. Lynne McNaughton presided at the morning’s Eucharist. The Eucharist

commemorated Hilda, Abbess of Whitby.

ORDERS OF THE DAY #003-03-16-11

The Rev. Dr. Karen Egan and the Very Rev. Peter Wall presented the Orders of the

Day.

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

Moved by: The Rev. Canon David Burrows

Seconded by: Ms. Katie Puxley

That the Council of General Synod adopt the minutes of the March 10-13, 2016

(004-02-16-11) and July 11, 2016 (004-01-16-11) meetings.


Amendments to the minutes for the July 11, 2016 meeting were noted.

It was asked if there was a policy on passing minutes from the previous triennium

when some members of the Council were not present. The Chancellor, Canon David

Jones, clarified there is not a policy that prevents people from voting, either because

they were not on the Council last triennium or present at the meeting.

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WHAT NOW?

Council members spent the morning reflecting on feedback received from General

Synod delegates after the vote on proposed changes to the Marriage Canon (July 12,

2016) that responded to the question, “What is next for the church prophetically,

pastorally, and structurally?” Ms. Cynthia Haines-Turner distributed a document that

distilled the feedback. Members read the document, reflected on it in their table

groups, and shared their responses with the Council about what they felt people were

saying and what they too felt was next. It was stressed that the conversation was not

about changing the proposed amendment to the Canon, but about the work to be done

this triennium by dioceses and provinces in the consideration process. After hearing

the reflections, the Primate noted it would be helpful if Council came away from the

meeting having made specific referrals to the General Synod Planning Committee

and the Governance Working Group (GWG). Members requested more time to

continue the conversation.

FIANANCIAL MANAGEMENT PRESENTATION #007-01-16-11 to 04-16-11

The Treasurer and CFO of General Synod, Ms. Hanna Goschy, presented the report

from the Financial Management Committee. The report included a budget with

narrative, year-to-date financials with commentary and balance sheet, criteria for the

Ministry Investment Fund (MIF), new projects approved in June 2016, and a report

from the Chair.

Ms. Goschy spoke to the 2017 budget summary and encouraged members to read the

commentary provided for program areas. She highlighted the following:

The final version of the proposed budget forecasts a $47,360 surplus.

As mandated, a five-year budget has also been provided with each year

balanced.

The budget presented was reviewed by the Financial Management Committee

on October 29, 2016.

Expenses were reviewed for General Synod ministries.

87 percent of net revenues come from diocesan provincial gifts.

Diocesan contributions are the most important component of revenue for

General Synod.

Questions and comments were welcomed. Members inquired about program

expenditures, maintenance costs at Church House, and whether there has been a

motion to ensure staff are paid a living wage. Regarding living wage for staff, The

Ven. Dr. Michael Thompson noted an analysis would be done for the next CoGS

meeting.

Further conversation about the budget and the resolution from the Financial

Management Committee was scheduled for the following day.

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The Primate thanked Ms. Goschy and those on Management Team who supported

the development of the budget’s narrative for CoGS.

BIBLE STUDY

The Ven. Dr. Lynne McNaughton led Bible Study where members, in their table

groups, reflected on Ephesians 4:1-6.

IDENTIFICATION OF RESOURCES AND PROCESS FOR MARRIAGE

CANON STUDY

Conversation concerning the proposed changes to the Marriage Canon continued

from earlier in the day. Conversation took place on how CoGS could ensure that

conversation about the Marriage Canon continued in the dioceses and provinces. In

response to an inquiry, Ms. Haines-Turner clarified questions about legislative

process and reminded Council that the first reading of the proposed amendments was

passed at General Synod, resulting in a second reading in 2019. She noted that certain

amendments could still be put forward.

The Rev. Dr. Karen Egan asked the following questions to Council members:

Do you anticipate your diocese being able to have these conversations easily?

What process would they need?

Are there ways the national church and CoGS could begin to facilitate these

conversations, taking into account your particular place (diocese, provincial

synod)?

Discussion followed in table groups and responses shared with the Council.

Highlights from the conversation that ensued included the following:

Members wondered what consideration by dioceses and provinces would

look like.

The executive summary on proposed changes to the Marriage Canon needs

to be made available.

Resources need to be available on the Holy Manners.

Feedback from the dioceses and provinces need to be sent in an effective way

to the rest of the church. Typically, feedback gets sent as a memorial that gets

lost in a circular.

There needs to be consultation of elders and leaders in Indigenous

communities. This would require funding and translation.

It is important that the views of Indigenous peoples are respected.

Some people in the dioceses and provinces may feel that this conversation

has already taken place.

This Holy Estate will need translation and a video.

Episcopal leadership is needed to call the conversation together.

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Members wondered how these difficult conversations within dioceses,

provinces, and churches take place and how trusting relationships are built.

Council members discussed what they could do now and within the next few

meetings to facilitate the conversations. The Primate noted that a number of people

on the Commission of the Marriage Canon have indicated a willingness to serve the

church as the conversation is continued (e.g., with resources, making visits,

presentations, Holy Town Halls, etc.).

PWRDF PRESENTATION #011-01-16-11

Council members received an update on the work of The Primate’s World Relief and

Development Fund (PWRDF) from the Rev. Gillian Hoyer, Board representative for

PWRDF to CoGS, and Mr. Will Postma, Executive Director. Council members

recounted their first experiences with PWRDF and heard through the presentation

how PWRDF achieves its vision of “a truly just, healthy and peaceful world” though

partnerships, responding, innovation, collaboration, and evaluation.

BREAK AND FREE AFTERNOON

Members enjoyed free time from 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM, followed by dinner.

EVENING PRAYER

The Ven. Dr. Lynne McNaughton led evening prayer.

VISION 2019 AND MARKS OF MISSION

The Ven. Dr. Michael Thompson introduced and provided background information

on the priorities and practices of Vision 2019. A summary of the practices and

priorities are in the orientation manual. Archdeacon Thompson noted that Vision

2019 made the shift from strategic plan to strategic vision to comprehensive guiding

document that allows for continuity of ministries and the emergence of new

ministries. He also noted that the last meeting of CoGS in March 2016 decided that

Vision 2019 was a sufficient document to carry the church through to 2022. Members

of this Council have some time in the planning function to understand how a new

strategic vision may emerge over the next five years to bring a new strategic direction

to 2022. Archdeacon Thompson credited the Primate with helping to build a

connection between Vision 2019 and the Marks of Mission.

The Primate and members of Council engaged in conversation about areas of

ministry that had been shaped and informed by Vision 2019. Members divided into

groups based on passion and interest in one of the four areas: enlivening leadership

and worship formation; walking with Indigenous peoples; communications; and

work in the Anglican Communion and ecumenical relationships. Youth members

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were invited to form their own group if they wished. Conversations in the groups

focused on the following questions:

How has Vision 2019 supported and shaped some of the commitments of our

church?

What can we name in the spirit of Vision 2019 as significant movements and

accomplishments?

What can we discern as things in the spirit of Vision 2019 that are emerging

and might need tending?

What would you like us to pray for in light of your conversation tonight? `

Council members reconvened and highlighted what was discussed in their groups.

Highlights from each group included the following:

Enlivening leadership and worship formation

Members discussed the meaning of “enlivening” and whether “lively” was a

more appropriate word.

Members discussed the revision of liturgical texts.

Walking with Indigenous peoples

There was consensus that the trajectory of conversations in Indigenous

communities had helped shape Vision 2019.

There was a sense of urgency this triennium to make amendments to Canon

XXII to recognize the National Indigenous Anglican Bishop, Sacred Circle,

and the Anglican Council of Indigenous Peoples (ACIP).

Indigenous peoples need to determine what self-determination looks like.

Communications

There are effective ministries in the national church that communicate well.

Council of the North has made efforts to make themselves better known and

PWRDF in sharing their message down to the local level.

The internet offers everyone the capacity to get down to the local level.

Members wondered how they could communicate more to the church what

goes on at CoGS and how to make it more compelling to the whole of the

church. Discussion took place on personalizing people’s experiences at

meetings.

Discussion took place on the issue of being able to take on new forms of

communications and the boundaries they give while at the same time letting

go of older forms of communication that are close to the heart but cost a lot.

Hope was expressed that online communications could experience Holy

Manners.

Work in the Anglican Communion and ecumenical relationships

Members discussed the Anglican Communion and The Anglican Church of

Canada’s place in it. It was suggested this topic be an agenda item for a future

meeting.

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There was discussion on the value of the capacity to rebuild relationships and

at looking at other relationships that could be formed.

There was reflection on what the church has learned from other

denominations (e.g., the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada (ELCIC)).

The evening ended with candlelight prayer and hymns.

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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2016

EUCHARIST

The Rt. Rev. Mark MacDonald, National Indigenous Anglican Bishop, presided at

the morning’s Eucharist. The Eucharist paid tribute to Elizabeth, Princess of Hungary

(1207-1231).


The Rev. Dr. Karen Egan and the Very Rev. Peter Wall presented the Orders of the

Day.

INDIGENOUS MINISTRIRES PRESENTATIONS

Council members spent the morning hearing from Indigenous Ministries about local

ministry in the Diocese of Rupert’s Land, the work of the Anglican Council of

Indigenous Peoples (ACIP), and received an update from the Co-Chairs of the

Primate’s Commission on Discovery, Reconciliation and Justice.

Diocese of Rupert’s Land and Local Ministry

The Rev. Vincent Solomon spoke of his experience with local ministry as the Urban

Indigenous Ministries Developer in the Diocese of Rupert’s Land. He shared

personal reflections on his efforts to raise up a local Indigenous worshiping

community in Winnipeg, MB and what that looked like. The community would have

their first service at the beginning of February. Mr. Solomon reflected on

reconciliation and highlighted the healing components that are part of the

community’s ministry. They include Christian counselors, suicide prevention

programs, teachings from elders, and building up Indigenous peoples in the church.

The Anglican Foundation of Canada was thanked for their support of this ministry.

ACIP Presentation #012-01-16-11

The Ven. Sidney Black, Co-Chair of ACIP, and Canon Grace Delaney, the Rev.

Canon Virginia Doctor, the Rt. Rev. Mark MacDonald, and the Rev. Vincent

Solomon presented on behalf of ACIP.

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Bishop MacDonald informed Council members that since General Synod, ACIP had

met twice over conference call and once face-to-face. Topics of concern for ACIP

members are community responses to the Marriage Canon vote, and continuing work

towards self-determination through the ongoing development of a Confederacy of

Indigenous Anglican Lands.

Council members learned more about a Confederacy of Indigenous Anglican Lands

through a presentation, entitled: “A Confederacy of Indigenous Anglican Land in

Circles with the Primal Elements: A way forward to an Indigenous Anglican Spiritual

Ministry in The Anglican Church of Canada, a journey together.” In the presentation,

ACIP members spoke about continuing to walk the path towards Indigenous self-

determination within The Anglican Church of Canada through the concept of the

primal elements of air (spiritual formation), water (leadership formation), fire

(mission and ministry), and earth (sustainability). The presentation will be posted to

the CoGS webpage.

At the end of the presentation, ACIP members addressed the goals outlined in the

presentation and their recommendations for expanding the Office of the National

Indigenous Anglican Bishop and Indigenous Ministries.

A question and answer period about the presentation took place after a short break.

Bishop MacDonald spoke further about the concept of idolatry and Canon Doctor

discussed the urban ministry that is taking place in the Diocese of Toronto with the

Rev. Christ Harper, Indigenous Native Priest of the diocese. Bishop MacDonald also

spoke about his recent visit to North Dakota where he served as a “protective witness”

for water protectors protesting pipeline development near the Standing Rock reserve.

Interim Report from the Primate’s Commission on Discovery, Reconciliation

and Justice #029-01-16-11

The Rt. Rev. Mark MacDonald introduced the Most Rev. Terence Finlay and the

Rev. Canon Andrew Wesley, Co-Chairs of the Primate’s Commission on Discovery,

Reconciliation and Justice. Archbishop Finlay and Canon Wesley highlighted the

recent work of the Commission. Council members were reminded that a draft report

was presented at the past General Synod, which they received a copy of for this

meeting. While asked to give a final report at General Synod, the Commission

realized there was too much work to be done before that could happen. Archbishop

Finlay spoke of the listening process of the Commission, the need to translate the

report into Indigenous languages, who is on the Commission, and their work. He also

spoke about: finances and how several Indigenous clergy live on welfare to support

their ministry; the need for parishes and communities to acknowledge the land

(territory) they are on; and the need to further explore the meaning of “free, prior,

and informed consent.”

One of the recommendations from the draft report was to hire a Reconciliation

Animator to further the work of reconciliation. Canon Wesley spoke to the position

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description that was circulated for CoGS to consider. To the pleasure of both

Archbishop Finlay and Canon Wesley, the Ven. Dr. Michael Thompson shared that

the 2017 budget has allocated resources for a position that sounds very much like the

position description circulated.

The morning concluded with hymn singing.

BIBLE STUDY

The Ven. Dr. Lynne McNaughton led Bible Study after lunch. In table groups,

through a series of questions, members reflected on Ephesians 4:17-32.

ELECTIONS

The Ven. Dr. Lynne McNaughton, Chair of the Nominations Committee, reminded

Council Members that nominations for the 2019 Anglican Consultative Council were

due March 1, 2017.

On behalf of the Nominations Committee, Archdeacon McNaughton brought forth a

motion to appoint a member of Council to the Ministry Investment Fund (MIF).

Ministry Investment Fund


Seconded by: Mr. Larry Renouf

That the Council of General Synod approve Dale Drozda as the Council of General

Synod representative to the Ministry Investment Fund.


OPEN LETTER AND PROPOSED EVENT

The Primate spoke to two topics that were not covered during the Indigenous

Ministries presentation because of time. He reported that an open letter from the

Primate’s Commission, signed by both the Primate and the Rt. Rev. Mark

MacDonald, had been drafted for all Anglicans. This letter brings wider attention to

the Commission’s work, on ways Anglicans can respond to the Truth and

Reconciliation Commission of Canada (TRC) Calls to Action, and brings increased

focus on the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. The

plan is for the letter to be sent out on December 9, 2016.

The Primate also spoke about the 1994 Anglican Indigenous Covenant, as well as the

response to the covenant by the 1995 General Synod. The 1995 General Synod

passed three related resolutions that:

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Accepted and affirmed the covenant, called the church into unity through its

commonality in Christ, and pledged to work towards self-determination for

Indigenous Anglicans.

Changed the name of the Council for Native Ministries to its current title, the

Anglican Council of Indigenous Peoples.

Called for the establishment of a National Indigenous Anglican Bishop.

He also highlighted the work that has been done in the spirit of both and suggested it

was time for the church as a whole to reflect where it is on this long journey towards

reconciliation. The journey has often been the subject of conversation in the Anglican

Council of Indigenous Peoples (ACIP), CoGS, the Indigenous House of Bishops

Leadership Circle, and the House of Bishops. It is now time that the conversation be

extended to the whole church.

In light of this, a national consultation, hosted by the Primate and Bishop MacDonald,

will take place in June 2017. It was hoped it would take place in anticipation of the

National Indigenous Aboriginal Day of Prayer on June 21, 2017. This consultation

will bring together a group of 50-60 Indigenous and non-Indigenous people from

across the country that include youth, elders, members of ACIP, people engaged in

Indigenous ministries and also in urban ministry settings, people involved in the

ministry of Aboriginal Friendship Centres, corrections, bishops, etc. It is hoped that

this consultation will identify next steps together in the spirit of the covenant.

Together they will look at:

What are the things in the spirit of the covenant that we can celebrate?

What have we learned as we have moved forward in certain locales in the

spirit of self-determination?

What is it that we still lament?

What still remains a significant challenge?

What do we hope for?

What might be some next steps as we move forward in building a truly

Indigenous church?

The consultation will address these questions through stories, songs, prayers, the

Sacred Fire, talking circles, healing circles, discernment, and learning. A planning

team will be put into place in December.

The Primate noted that this event is not part of the 2017 budget, but he was optimistic

that funds would be available to support it.

2017 BUDGET CONVERSATION & RESOLUTION

Having had time to reflect on the 2017 budget and the Financial Management Report,

Council members were invited to ask questions. As previously reported, it was

requested that for the next meeting of CoGS, General Synod provide comment on

whether staff are paid a living wage.

Action:

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Adoption of the 2017 Budget

Moved by: Canon David Jones

Seconded by: The Rt. Rev. Fraser Lawton

That the Council of General Synod approves the 2017 Budget with a surplus of

$47,360.

CARRIED #CoGS 06-11-16

Ms. Goschy was thanked for her presentation of the finances.

Auditor for 2017

Ms. Goschy informed the Council that the Audit Committee was in the process of

selecting an auditor for 2017. With a change in the audit engagement partner at Ernst

& Young and in keeping with best practices, a request for proposal was made for the

General Synod’s audit service. The Audit Committee was in the midst of follow-up

work. Their recommendation and rationale will be sent to the Council via email with

a resolution to be voted on by e-ballot.

Appointment of Audit Committee


Seconded by: The Rev. Canon Robert Towler

That the Council of General Synod appoint the following individuals to Audit

Committee for the 2016-2019 triennium.

The Most Reverend Colin Johnson - reappointment as Chair

Philip Arthur - reappointment

Peter Lewis - reappointment

Paul Singleton - reappointment

James Sweeney - member of Financial Management Committee 2016-2019


MOTION TO ADJOURN CoGS

CoGS adjourned in order to convene as the Missionary Society of The Anglican

Church of Canada (MSCC).


Seconded by: Ms. Susan Little

That Council of General Synod adjourn in order to meet as the Missionary Society

of The Anglican Church of Canada.

CARRIED #CoGS 08-11-16

Action:

Treasurer

Treasurer,

General

Secretary

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See Appendix B for minutes from the MSCC Meeting.

MEETING NORMS REPORT BACK

The Rev. Dr. Karen Egan presented the feedback received from table groups earlier

in the meeting about the meeting norms. All feedback had been incorporated into a

revised document.

Moved by: The Rev. Canon Robert Towler

Seconded by: Ms. Cynthia Haines-Turner

That the Council of General Synod adopt these standards as meeting norms during

the present triennium.


RESOLUTIONS FROM MARRIAGE CANON CONVERSATION

Ms. Cynthia Haines-Turner presented three resolutions that were developed in

response to the previous day’s conversation about the continued conversation in

dioceses and provinces about proposed changes to the Marriage Canon. The

resolutions involved: translation of materials related to the vote on the Marriage

Canon; inviting members of the Council to take on the role of ambassadors in their

local context to help continue the conversation; and identifying resources to continue

the conversation. The resolutions were recalled after a number of questions and

concerns were raised from members about wording. It was decided the resolutions

would be revisited the following day after the Resolutions Committee and volunteers

from the Council modified the language.

FWM DISCIPLESHIP VIDEO

The Rev. Dr. Eileen Scully introduced Council members to a discipleship video that

was originally scheduled to be viewed at General Synod. In the end, the video was

not shown there because Dr. Scully voluntarily gave up Faith, Worship, and

Ministry’s (FWM) time on the agenda when further discussion needed to take place

about the Marriage Canon vote.

After watching the video, Council members reflected in their table groups about

discipleship, their experiences at this meeting of CoGS, and what they have learned

as a group about what it means to be a follower of Jesus.

PLANNING AND AGENDA TEAM UPDATE

The Very Rev. Peter Wall reported a change to the agenda. The Pension Committee

Report would now take place in the afternoon and the General Secretary’s Report

was moved to Sunday.

Action:

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PENSION COMMITTEE REPORT #010-01-16-11

Ms. Cynthia Haines-Turner, as an ex-officio member of the Pension Committee

Board of Directors, presented the report and proposed resolution from the Pension

Committee.


Seconded by: Canon David Jones

Be it resolved that the Council of General Synod approve the recommendation of

the Pension Committee to make the following amendments to Section 3, 1, 4(a) and

Section 5 of Regulation 19 (“Compliance with Quebec Supplemental Pension Plans

Act”) of the General Synod Pension Plan Regulations, effective January 1, 2017

See Appendix C for resolution details.


In response to an inquiry, Ms. Haines-Turner clarified that the resolution affects

people living in Quebec that are covered by the Quebec plan.

ENCOUNTER WITH OUR PARTNERS

Council members heard from the members of CoGS that represent some of the

church’s ecumenical partnerships and their personal experiences with these

partnerships. The Rev. Dr. Karen Egan and the Very Rev. Peter Wall introduced the

panel: Ms. Melanie Delva, partner to The Episcopal Church (TEC) from CoGS;

Canon Noreen Duncan, partner from TEC to CoGS; Ms. Cynthia Haines-Turner,

partner to the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada (ELCIC) from CoGS; and Ms.

Pat Lovell, partner from ELCIC to CoGS. The Primate facilitated the conversation,

sharing at the end his experience with the partnerships. He also shared that the

partnerships with both ELCIC and TEC continue to deepen and mature.

After hearing from each of the partners, conversation ensued with questions and

comments. The conversation included the following:

Next year marks the 500th anniversary of reformation in the ELCIC. The

ELCIC Reformation challenge includes four initiatives: sponsoring refugees;

raising scholarships for schools; planting trees; and contributing to the

Lutheran Endowment Fund. Dean Wall encouraged Anglicans to be

intentional about commemorating this event.

The Rev. Canon Robert Towler challenged CoGS to show support of the

reformation challenge through the planting of trees. $50 plants 50 trees and

planting a tree in your backyard counts towards the goal.

Action:

Pension

Committee

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VIGIL OF RESSERECTION

The evening concluded with the Vigil of Resurrection.

Action:

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2016

CoGS PHOTO

A group photograph was taken of CoGS.

EUCHARIST

The Primate presided during the Eucharist and Ms. Cynthia Haines-Turner

provided the homily.


The Very Rev. Peter Wall reviewed the Orders of the Day.

RESOLUTIONS

Ms. Cynthia Haines-Turner, as Chair of the Resolutions Committee, presented the

following resolutions to the Council:

Marriage Canon Conversation


Seconded by: Mr. Jason Antonio

Be it resolved that this Council of General Synod support and encourage the timely

translation of such materials related to the vote on the Marriage Canon as deemed

appropriate by the Management Team in consultation with Indigenous partners and

in such forms as may be determined appropriate.



Seconded by: The Rev. Canon David Burrows

Be it resolved that the members of this Council of General Synod encourage the

consideration of the resolution on the Marriage Canon (A051-R2) in accord with the

provision in the Declaration of Principles “that between first and second reading the

matter be referred for consideration to diocesan and provincial synods.”


Action:

General

Secretary

CoGS

Members

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Moved by: Ms. Susan Little

Seconded by: Dr. John Rye

Be it resolved that in the matter of the consideration of General Synod Resolution

A051-R2, the members of this Council of General Synod invite each of their dioceses

to indicate their need for resources and/or to share their resources used, and to return

said information to the office of the General Secretary by March 15, 2017.



Seconded by: Dr. Randall Fairey

Be it resolved that the Primate, in consultation with the officers, appoint a task group

from this Council of General Synod to facilitate the consideration of the resolution

on the Marriage Canon (A051- R2).


Support for Indigenous Peoples

Moved by: Ms. Melanie Delva

Seconded by: Ms. Dale Drozda

Be it resolved that the members of this Council of General Synod express their

support for Indigenous peoples and their desire to grow and deepen that trust both

within the church and without: in asserting and advocating for their right to free, prior

and informed consent concerning the stewardship of traditional Indigenous lands and

water rights, and in acknowledging and responding to their calls for solidarity.


The Church: Towards a Common Vision from the Anglican Church of Canada

Moved by: The Rt. Rev. Bruce Myers

Seconded by: The Ven. Dr. Lynne McNaughton

Be it resolved that this Council of General Synod receive and forward to the Faith

and Order Commission, “A Response to The Church: Towards a Common Vision

from the Anglican Church of Canada.”


GENERAL SECRETARY’S REPORT #025-01-16-11 to 02-16-11

The Ven. Dr. Michael Thompson presented his General Secretary’s Report.

Archdeacon Thompson first spoke to the supplementary report on the issues

experienced with electronic voting at General Synod and thanked Canon David Jones

for his attention both at General Synod and in investigating the results, which are

included in the report. He also thanked the Primate for his leadership during that time.

Action:

CoGS

Members

Primate

The Rev.

Dr. Eileen

Scully

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He then spoke to the main report, which highlighted the work of General Synod’s

ministries, and encouraged the Council to read it. He noted the reason for highlighting

the ministries of General Synod was to emphasize the great gift the church has in the

staff of General Synod. To conclude, Archdeacon Thompson noted that it continues

to be a privilege to serve the church as General Secretary.

COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION RESOURCES

Ms. Meghan Kilty, Director of Communications and Information Resources, noted

that she had heard throughout the week how God is alive in the church and its

ministry down to the local context. Ms. Kilty shared how the national

communications team is working to change how the church talks about and shares

stories. An example of how they are doing this was the 2017 Canadian Church

Calendar, which was a collaboration with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in

Canada (ELCIC) and shared stories of mission and ministry. The national

communications team also wants to share stories from across the country and Ms.

Kilty invited members to submit their stories and photographs, or to be in touch with

her if they have a story but are unsure how to tell it.

REFLECTIONS

The Rt. Rev. Larry Robertson, the Rev. Canon David Burrows, Ms. Katie Puxley,

and Canon Grace Delaney provided personal reflections on their experiences from

the meeting. Reflections included: the theme “You are my witnesses”; the ministries

Council heard about throughout the meeting; the upcoming conversations within

dioceses and provinces about the proposed changes to the Marriage Canon; the spirit

of the first meeting of CoGS; the reflections from church partners; the need for

translation of some prayer books and core documents; the sacrificial nature of lay

people who serve on Council and how the church needs to support their participation;

and the worship services.

WORD TO THE CHURCH

Council members brainstormed key messages from the meeting. Key messages that

were identified included the following:

TRC – how to be concrete in our actions

Anglican Fund for Healing and Reconciliation – stats, projects, broad range

money

Implicit tone and theme. “You are my witnesses” set the tone for the meeting.

Feeling positive – best CoGS

Willingness to put aside pain of General Synod and move on

ACIP presentation on steps taken to fulfill the vision of General Synod

Received response to The Church: Towards A Common Vision

Altar frontal on messages

Action:

CoGS

Members

General

Secretary,

Ms.

Meghan

Kilty

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Highlight the resolution on solidarity with Indigenous peoples

Council experienced joy

Say to the church – CoGS has thought/prayed and deliberated about the next

steps for the Marriage Canon

Challenged to support the Reformation Commemoration – trees

Celebrated what the church does through PWRDF and through the Anglican

Fund for Healing and Reconciliation

CoGS worshiped – surrounded by prayer

The Ven. Dr. Michael Thompson and Ms. Meghan Kilty will develop these key

messages into a Word to the Church.

CLOSING REMARKS

In his closing remarks, the Primate reflected on the meeting and noted, as Council

members had too, the positive atmosphere of the meeting. He thanked Council

members and staff for their work.

The meeting adjourned at 3:00 PM.

Action:

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Appendix A

AN ACTION OF SOLIDARITY WITH THE INDIGENOUS PEOPLES OF CANADA

From: www.anglican.ca/im/nadp/nadpsolidarity2016

Notes:

The Document which follows, “An Action in Solidarity with the Indigenous Peoples of

Canada”, is a local response to the Primate’s call for “The United Nation Declaration on the

Rights of Indigenous Peoples” to be read in every parish in Canada on June 21, 2016 or on the

Sunday closest. It was created by the Rev. Canon Greg Smith, inspired by an idea of Victoria

Andersen within the Worship Planning Team of St. Aidan’s Church, London, ON. It is being

offered as a resource to parishes in the Diocese of Huron by the Bridge Builders (task force on the

Repudiation of the Doctrine of Discovery), which is comprised of Indigenous and non-Indigenous

members.

This document does not contain the full text of the UN Declaration but simply the headings of

each Article as modeled in the video of 46 Indigenous representatives presenting a short version

of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.

DVD Title: Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples-51598291(6 mins)

https://vimeo.com/51598291.

These Articles are accompanied by a reading of the Ten Principles guiding the Truth and

Reconciliation Commission, the mandate given by the Primate and prayers from Indigenous

Ministries resources.

It is recommended that every member of the church be given access to the whole text of the UN

Declaration – the length of which makes a public reading very challenging – either in printed form

or as a web address. A convenient pocket size edition has been produced by the Society of Friends

in Canada and can be purchased (while supplies last) by contacting them here. This resource is

also available through the KAIROS Canada website.

This document is produced as a means of “getting a job done”. It is anticipated that it would be

read as a community at the time normally taken by the sermon. Reading the text as printed will

take 10 minutes. It will be up to individual communities to provide the theological rationale for

this action by, for example, including the readings appointed for the National Aboriginal Day of

Prayer, incorporating other appropriate elements to the worship, and by the community leader

making a brief public introduction to the action based on Scripture and Christian teaching.

To avoid misappropriation, it is important to note that non-Indigenous people should not make

use of any ritual or ceremony sacred to the First Nations people without the guidance, teaching

and leadership of an Indigenous person who practices the traditions. However, worshipping in

circle and turning to honour the four directions in prayer are appropriate actions.

https://vimeo.com/51598291

http://quakerservice.ca/our-work/indigenous-peoples-rights/un-declaration/

http://www.kairoscanada.org/product/united-nations-declaration-on-the-rights-of-indigenous-peoples-booklet

http://www.anglican.ca/im/nadp/

http://www.anglican.ca/im/nadp/

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An Action in Solidarity with the Indigenous Peoples of Canada

Narrator Voice: Listen to the words of the Most Rev. Fred Hiltz, Primate of the Anglican Church

of Canada speaking at the Chapel of the Mohawks, Brantford, Ontario, March 19, 2016.

Voice 1: “In renouncing the Doctrine of Discovery that drove colonial expansion – regarding

“discovered lands” as empty lands; and treating the First Peoples of the land as savages to be

conquered, civilized, and Christianized – our church described that doctrine “as fundamentally

opposed to the gospel of Christ and our understanding of the inherent rights that individuals and

peoples have received from God”.

I remain deeply committed to enabling our church to let its “yes” in repudiating the Doctrine of

Discovery be a resounding and continuing “yes”.

While much has been written about this doctrine, it is clear there is much more education required

if we are to understand the political and spiritual arrogance inherent in it, and the force with which

it was upheld through strategies aimed at systemic cultural genocide…I call on every diocese and

territory of our church to ensure opportunity for learning about the history and lingering legacy of

this doctrine…I am requesting that on National Aboriginal Day, June 21 or the Sunday closest,

there be a public reading of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples in every

parish across Canada.

Leader: Let us pray,

(A Prayer for Reconciliation)

All: Creator, we give you thanks for all you are and all you bring to us for our visit within your

creation. In Jesus, you place the Gospel in the Centre of this Sacred Circle through all of which

all creation is related. You show us the way to live a generous and compassionate life. Give us

your strength to live together with respect and commitment as we grow in your spirit, for you

are God, now and forever.

AMEN. (from Indigenous Theological Training Institute planning and design team, written to

accompany the Disciple’s Prayer Book)

A Collect for Covenant

All: Creator God, from you every family in heaven and on earth takes its name. You have rooted

and grounded us in your covenant love, and empowered us by your Spirit to speak the truth in

love, and to walk in your way towards justice and wholeness. Mercifully grant that your people,

journeying together in partnership, may be strengthened and guided to help one another to grow

into the full stature of Christ, who is our light and our life. Amen. (from the 1994 Covenant, Our

Journey of Spiritual Renewal)

Narrator Voice: Following are the voices of the United Nations Declaration on the Right of

Indigenous Peoples, adopted by 144 nations in September 2007, and by Canada as “an aspirational

document” in November 2010. These headings summarize the Articles of the Declaration

http://archive.anglican.ca/gs2001/rr/presentations/terranullius.html

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affirming the rights and standards affecting relationships with Indigenous peoples around the

world. They will be accompanied by the voice of the principles guiding the Truth and

Reconciliation Commission of Canada.

Narrator Voice: TRC Principle #1: “The United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous

Peoples is the framework for reconciliation at all levels and across all sectors of Canadian society.”

Voice 2: United Nations Articles (Note: it is recommended that the number of each article be

read aloud to designate it clearly)

#1 Human Rights and fundamental freedom

#2 Equality

#3 The right to self-determination

#4 Autonomy and self-governance

Narrator Voice: TRC Principle #2: “First Nations, Inuit and Metis Peoples, as the original peoples

of this country and as self-determining peoples, have treaty, constitutional and human rights that

must be recognized and respected.”

Voice 3: United Nations Articles

#5 Indigenous institutions, state participation

#6 Nationality

#7 Life, security, violence free, Guarding against genocide

#8 Cultural integrity and prevention of cultural destruction

#9 Communities and nations without discrimination

Narrator Voice: TRC Principle #3: “Reconciliation is a process of healing relationships that

requires public truth sharing, apology and commemoration that acknowledge and redress past

harms.”


#10 Free, prior and informed consent prior to removal and relocation

#11 Cultural tradition and customs

#12 Spiritual and religious traditions; repatriation of remains

#13 Native language is fundamental to preserve culture. The guarantee to participate in

political, legal and administrative proceedings.

#14 Education in our own culture and language

#15 Education and public information to promote peace in society.

Narrator Voice: TRC Principle #4: “Reconciliation requires constructive action on addressing the

ongoing legacy of colonialism that have had destructive impacts on Aboriginal people’s education,

cultures and language, health, child welfare, the administration of justice and economic

opportunities and prosperity.”


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#16 Media and cultural diversity

#17 Employment and labour; protection from exploitation of children

#18 Indigenous decision making and institutions

#19 Prior consultation with free, prior, informed consent

Narrator Voice: TRC Principle #5: “Reconciliation must create a more equitable and inclusive

society by closing the gaps in social, health and economic outcomes that exist between Aboriginal

and non-Aboriginal Canadians.


#20 Subsistence and development in economic activities; entitlement to just and fair

redress.

#21 Improvement of Indigenous living standards and special measures to ensure them.

#22 Ensure protection for elders, women, youth, children, and persons with disabilities

#23 Determine and administer the right to economic and social development

Narrator Voice: TRC Principle #6: “All Canadians, as Treaty peoples, share responsibility for

establishing and maintaining mutually respectful relationships.”


#24 Traditional medicine and holistic protection of resources. Progressive realization of

physical and mental health.

#25 Indigenous peoples have distinctive spiritual relationships with their territories and

have responsibilities to future generations.

#26 Land rights and legal recognition of Indigenous systems

#27 Due recognition of Indigenous lands and resources through fair process by strong

participation

Narrator Voice: TRC Principle #7: “The perspectives and understandings of Aboriginal elders

and Traditional Knowledge Keepers of the ethics, concepts and practices of reconciliation are vital

to long-term reconciliation.”


#28 Indigenous redress and restitution for lands and resources

#29 Environment conservation and protection; prevention of hazardous materials;

restoring health impacted by such materials

#30 No military activities on Indigenous land

#31 Cultural heritage, traditional property and intellectual property.

Narrator Voice: TRC Principle #8: “Supporting Aboriginal peoples’ cultural revitalization and

integrating Indigenous knowledge systems, oral histories, laws, protocols, and connections to the

land into the reconciliation process are essential.”


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#32 Determine and develop priorities and strategies for development

#33 Indigenous identity and citizenship based on customs.

#34 Indigenous legal structures and customary practices in accordance with human rights

standards.

#35 Determine individual responsibility in Indigenous communities

Narrator Voice: TRC Principle #9: “Reconciliation requires political will, trust building,

accountability and transparency, as well as a substantial investment of resources.”


#36 Contact and cooperation despite division due to borders

#37 Recognition of treaty rights and observation of agreements.

#38 National measures for achievement of declaration articles

#39 Access to assistance from states and international cooperation

#40 Dispute resolution and remedies based on Indigenous traditions and customs and

international human rights law

#41 Full realization of rights through cooperation and assistance from UN systems and

intergovernmental organizations

Narrator Voice: TRC Principle #10: “Reconciliation requires sustained public education and

dialogue, including youth engagement, about the history and legacy of residential schools, Treaties

and Aboriginal rights, as well as the historical and contemporary contributions of Aboriginal

peoples to Canadian society.”


#42 Promotion and application of declaration articles through UN specialized agencies and

the Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues

#43 The rights and the declaration are the minimum standards for the survival, dignity and

well-being of the Indigenous peoples of the world

#44 Guarantee of gender equality

#45 Nothing in the declaration diminishes or extinguishes Indigenous peoples’ rights now

or in the future

#46 Respect for UN Charter and promotion of the principals of peace, justice and human

rights.

All: Merciful God, you call us to loving relationship with one another.

Be with us now as we seek to heal old wounds and find joy again in this relationship.

Replace our hearts of stone with hearts of flesh.

Give us the gifts of honesty and openness, and fill us with your healing power and grace.

We ask this in Jesus’s name.

Amen. (Anglican Healing Fund prayer)

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Appendix B

MEETING OF THE BOARD OF MANAGEMENT

OF THE

MISSIONARY SOCIETY OF THE ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CANADA

Queen of Apostles Renewal Centre, Mississauga, ON

November 19, 2016

PRESENT

The Members of the Council of General Synod as elected or appointed under the provisions of the

Constitution of General Synod

The Officers of the Society:

President and Chair of the Board of Directors – The Most Rev. Fred Hiltz

Secretary – The Ven. Dr. Michael Thompson

Treasurer – Ms. Hanna Goschy

The Chancellor, Canon David Jones, advised that the Missionary Society of The Anglican Church

of Canada (MSCC) is a separate legal entity of General Synod. It is composed of all members of

General Synod and has a Board of Directors that includes the Council of General Synod (CoGS)

and the Officers of the MSCC. The Officers include the Primate as President, the General

Secretary, and the Treasurer of General Synod. Canon Jones explained the function of the MSCC.

Ms. Hanna Goschy noted that the Board of Directors received four documents with the CoGS

docket:

MSCC 2015 Financial Statements (037-01-16-11)

MSCC Financial Statement Definitions (037-02-16-11)

MSCC History (037-03-16-11)

MSCC Resolutions (037-04-16-11)

Ms. Goschy presented the 2015 financial statements. She noted that while the MSCC is a separate

entity, the financial results are consolidated with the financial results of General Synod.

Approval of Financial Statements


Seconded by: The Rev. Clara Plamondon

That the Board of Management approve the Financial Statements of the Missionary Society of the

Anglican Church of Canada for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2015 and that any two Officers

are authorized to sign the statements on the Board’s behalf. CARRIED #MSCC 01-11-16

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Motion to Terminate


Seconded by: Ms. Hanna Goschy

That the meeting of the Board of Management of the Missionary Society of the Anglican Church

of Canada be terminated. CARRIED #MSCC 02-11-16

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Appendix C

REPORT OF THE PENSION COMMITTEE (010-01-16-11)

RESOLUTION FOR THE GENERAL SYNOD PENSION PLAN


Seconded by: Canon David Jones

Be it resolved that the Council of General Synod approve the recommendation of the

Pension Committee to make the following amendments to Section 3, 1, 4(a) and Section

5 of Regulation 19 (“Compliance with Quebec Supplemental Pension Plans Act”) of the

General Synod Pension Plan Regulations, effective January 1, 2017

Section 3 of Regulation 19 is deleted in its entirety and will be noted as Reserved:

3. Reserved Minimum Amount of Pension at Retirement

The retirement benefit payable to a Member referred to in Regulation 19.1(a) shall

not be less than the amount determined in accordance with Regulation 5 as of the

date the Member ceases to be an Active Member plus an amount, the commuted

value of which is equal to the excess (if positive) of:

(a) the commuted value of the amount determined in accordance with

Regulation 5 as of the date the Member ceases to be an Active Member

in respect of Contributory Membership on and after January 1, 2001,

increased by the lesser of

(i) 50% of the increase, if positive, in the Consumer Price Index

(Canada) from the month the Member ceases to be an Active

Member to the month ten years prior to the Member's Normal

Retirement Date and

(ii) 2% per annum compounded annually from the month the

Member ceases to be an Active Member to the month ten years

prior to the Member's Normal Retirement Date, plus any excess

member contributions as determined in accordance with the

requirements of the Quebec Supplemental Pension Plans Act

applicable to the calculation of such amounts; over

(b) the commuted value of the amount determined in accordance with

Regulation 5 as of the date the Member ceases to be an Active Member

in respect of Contributory Membership on and after January 1, 2001 plus

any excess member contributions as determined in accordance with

Regulation 15.5, provided that the commuted value referred to in

Regulation 19.3(a) shall be determined assuming commencement of the

deferred pension at the Member's Normal Retirement Date.

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Rationale: To align this Regulation with current legislative changes resulting from Bill

57, an Act to amend the Supplemental Pension Plans Act.

Section 1 of Regulation 19 is edited to read as follows:

1. Application

(a) Regulation 19.3 applies only to Members who cease to be Active

Members on or after January 1, 2001, and whose last employment by a

Participating Employer was in the Province of Quebec.

(b) (a) Regulation 19.4 applies only to Members whose last employment

by a Participating Employer was in the Province of Quebec and whose

Pension commences on or after January1, 2001.

(c) (b) Regulation 19.5 applies only to Members employed by a Participating

Employer in the Province of Quebec, and only with respect to their period of

employment in that province on or after January1, 2001.

(d) (c) In the circumstances described in Regulations 19.1 (a), and 19.1(b)

and 19.1(c), the applicable provisions of this Regulation take precedence

over any other provisions of the Plan that would otherwise be applicable.

Rationale: Consistency with amendments to Section 3 of Regulation 19.

Amendments to Regulation 19 (“Compliance with Quebec Supplemental Pension Plans

Act”)

Section 4(a) of Regulation 19 is edited to read as follows:

4. Pension Guaranteed for 10 Years

(a) In addition to the optional forms of pension available pursuant to Regulation

5.5, a Member referred to in Regulation 19.1(b a) may elect at time of

retirement to receive a reduced Pension, payable in the form that would

otherwise apply in the absence of an election under Regulation 5.5 except

that payment will continue in full for 120 months in the event of the

Member's death within 120 months following the commencement of

Pension payments.


Section 5 of Regulation 19 is edited to read as follows:

5. Interest

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The Interest credited on the contributions of a Member referred to in Regulation

19.1(cb) in respect of any calendar year shall be at a rate equal to the average

rate of investment return on the Pension Fund for the three preceding calendar

years, net of investment management and administrative expenses, as

determined by the Trustees.



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INDEX

A An Action in Solidarity with the Indigenous

Peoples of Canada ▪ 8, 24-29

Anglican Consultative Council ▪ 15

Anglican Council of Indigenous Peoples

Presentation ▪ 13-14

Anglican Fund for Healing and

Reconciliation ▪ 7

1994 Anglican Indigenous Covenant ▪ 15-16

Audit Committee ▪ 6, 17

B Budget ▪ 9-10, 16-17

C Closing Remarks ▪ 23

Consensus Decision-Making ▪ 2, 3

Committees, Coordinating and Standing ▪ 4-5

Communications and Information

Resources ▪ 22

Community Building Exercise ▪ 3

D Diocese of Rupert’s Land and

Local Ministry ▪ 13

Discipleship Video ▪ 18

E Elections ▪ 5, 15

Encounter with our Partners – Panel ▪ 19

Esther Wesley’s Presentation ▪ 7

F Faith, Worship, and Ministry ▪ 5, 18, 21

Financial Management

Presentation ▪ 9-10, 16-17

From Wrongs to Rights ▪ 8

G General Secretary’s Office ▪ 2

General Secretary’s Report ▪ 21-22

1995 General Synod Resolutions ▪ 15-16

General Synod Ministries ▪ 4-5, 22

Governance Working Group ▪ 2, 6

Group Activity ▪ 3

I Indigenous Ministries Presentation ▪ 13-15

Interim Report from the Primate’s Commission

on Discovery, Reconciliation and

Justice ▪ 14-15

J Joint Lutheran Anglican Commission ▪ 6

M Marks of Mission ▪ 11-13

Marriage Canon (Canon XXI) ▪ 9, 10, 18, 20-21

Marriage Canon Conversation ▪ 9, 10, 18, 20-21

Marriage Canon Conversation

Resolutions ▪ 20-21

Meeting Norms ▪ 3-4, 18

Membership

Governance Working Group ▪ 2

Officers of General Synod ▪ 2

Planning and Agenda Team ▪ 2, 4

Ministry Investment Fund ▪ 6, 15

Minutes – Missionary Society of The Anglican

Church of Canada ▪ 30-31

Missionary Society of The Anglican Church of

Canada ▪ 17-18, 30-31

N National Consultation ▪ 16

Nominations ▪ 5-6, 15

O Office of the Primate ▪ 5

Officers of General Synod ▪ 2

Open Letter ▪ 15-16

Opening Remarks ▪ 2

Orientation Exercise ▪ 3

Our Church’s Response to the Truth and

Reconciliation Commission ▪ 7-8


P Panel – Encounter with our Partners ▪ 19

Pension Committee Report ▪ 19, 32-34

Planning and Agenda Team ▪ 2, 4

Presentations

Anglican Council of Indigenous

Peoples ▪ 13-14

Esther Wesley ▪ 7

Financial Management ▪ 9, 16-17

Indigenous Ministries ▪ 13-15

PWRDF ▪ 11

Primate’s Report ▪ 3

PWRDF ▪ 11

R Remarks

Opening ▪ 2

Closing ▪ 23

Reflections – CoGS Members ▪ 22

Resolutions ▪ 5-6, 8, 15, 17-19, 20-21, 30-34

Resolutions – 1995 General Synod ▪ 15-16

Responsible Investment Working Group ▪ 5-6

S

Support for Indigenous Peoples

Resolution ▪ 21

T

Table Group Discussions ▪ 3, 8, 9, 10, 11-13, 15

The Church: Towards a Common Vision ▪ 5, 22

Truth and Reconciliation Commission ▪ 7-8, 14

U

United Nations Declaration on the Rights of

Indigenous Peoples ▪ 7-8, 15

V

Vision 2019 ▪ 11-13

Video, Discipleship ▪ 18

W

What Now? ▪ 9

Word to the Church ▪ 22-23

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