National School Food Program 5. NATIONAL SCHOOL FOOD PROGRAM Whereas #1 UNICEF reports in 2017 that Canada ranks 37 out of 41 countries for food security and nutrition; and Whereas #2 when children go to school hungry, their ener... Nutrition
Long-Term Stewardship of Nuclear Waste UPDATE 4PU: LONG-TERM STEWARDSHIP OF NUCLEAR WASTE Whereas #1A In 1992 the National Council of Women of Canada urged the Government of Canada to establish an independent commission to investigate the ... Nuclear
New Programs for Native Peoples 93.4 New Programs for Native Peoples [Whereas,] Rationale: Many of Canada?s native peoples live in extreme poverty, with mounting social problems, compounded by feelings of anger and hopelessness. Des... Native Peoples
Funding Cuts to Studio “D” 86.12EM Emergency Resolution: Funding Cuts to Studio ‘D’ Whereas: The Government of Canada established the National Film Board (NFB) in 1939 to interpret Canada and Canadians to both domestic and glob... National Film Board
Inclusive National Anthem 2005:05 Increase Canada’s Financial Contribution to the Global Fund for HIV/AIDS Whereas: The global HIV/AIDS crisis is worsening, with 40 million people infected worldwide, including 28.5 million in ... National Anthem
Legalization of Midwifery 86.9 Legalization of Midwifery Whereas, The approach to midwifery, a primary contact profession, is unique in the care of mother and child, having a distinct focus on the normal; Formal accreditation ... Midwifery
Making Midwifery Services Available to All Who Wish to Use Them 2010:01a. INCLUSION OF CHRYSOTILE ASBESTOS IN THE ROTTERDAM CONVENTION Whereas 1 According to the Rotterdam Convention’s review committee, chrysotile (the dominant form of asbestos found in Canada) is... Midwifery
Citizenship for immigrants and Refugees 2018.03 CITIZENSHIP FOR IMMIGRANTS AND REFUGEES Whereas #1 the National Council of Women has adopted policy giving special treatment to refugee women to ensure equality, safety and prevention of sexua... Marriage Laws
Ending Child Marriage 1. ENDING CHILD MARRIAGE Whereas 1 Early marriages cut short childhood, education and reduce the ability to be autonomous and self-supporting, and increase the incidence of experiencing violence; and ... Marriage Laws
Rights to Same Sex Marriage 2004:07 RIGHTS TO SAME SEX MARRIAGE Whereas the issue of same sex marriage has become a priority political issue, spurred by the court rulings in BC, Quebec and Ontario that denying the right to same ... Marriage Laws
Support for Media Literacy 91.5 Support for Media Literacy [Whereas,] Rationale: Film, radio, television and home videos are new and powerful influences shaping our society. The more traditional print media are also affected si... Literacy
Landmines 96.7 Land Mines Whereas, Canada has unilaterally declared a moratorium on the use, production, and export of anti-personnel land mines; and, Whereas, This moratorium gives Canada a legitimate platform... Land Mines