International Affairs Committee
The International Affairs Committee discusses, and reflects theologically on, significant international questions, with a particular focus on justice issues. As directed by the General Assembly, it communicates with the Canadian government on matters of international concern to The Presbyterian Church in Canada, helps Presbyterians across Canada to be informed and aware of important international matters for study, prayer and action. The committee also consults with other denominations on matters of international concern to Christians.
Committee Members (2011-2012)
General Assembly Appointments
- Dr. Anu Bose
- Rev. Dawn Griffiths
- Rev. William Ingram
- Mr. Yaw Nyampong
- Rev. Robert Smith (Convener)
- Dr. Marjorie Ross
Life & Mission Agency Appointments
- Adam Parsons
- Ms. Cathy Scott
- Rev. Kevin Steeper
WMS Appointment
- Ms. Joan Hilliard
AMS Appointment (by correspondence)
- Ms. Sheila MacLeod
Reports
- to the 132nd General Assembly (2006) re Global Public Health
- to the 133rd General Assembly (2007) re Migration
- to the 134th General Assembly (2008) re Economic advocacy and peace in Israel and Palestine, part 1
- to the 135th General Assembly (2009) re Economic advocacy and peace in Israel and Palestine, part 2
- to the 136th General Assembly (2010) re the impact of climate change on the Global South
- to the 137th General Assembly (2011) re land and vulnerable people in India, Guatemala and Malawi
Letters
- Caring for creation
- to The Honourable Jim Prentice, Lawrence Cannon, Christian Paradis – 5 October 2010
- to The Honourable Bev Oda – 5 October 2010 | Reponse
- to Dr. Rajendra Pachauri – 5 October 2010
- Water: Life before profit
- Development Assistance and Debt Cancellation
- to The Hon. Bev Oda — 7 December 2010
- to The Right Hon. Stephen Harper — 18 July 2006
- to The Right Hon. Stephen Harper — 14 February 2008
- to The Honourable Tony Clement — 14 February 2008
- to The Hon. Susan Whelan — 3 November 2003
- to The Hon. Pierre Pettigrew — 26 July 2004
- to The Right Hon. Paul Martin — 5 July 2005
- Peacemaking
- HIV/AIDS: making drugs accessible
- Trade Agreements
- Migration & Vulnerable Migrants
Resources
“Time for Justice!”
“Time for Justice!” is a series of bulletin inserts based on the reports of the International Affairs Committee to General Assembly to inform members of the international concerns of The Presbyterian Church in Canada. Each informational insert is accompanied by a prayer.