2011.01:Prohibition of Practices re Human Reproductive Material Write to the Federal Gov’t. to prohibit any practises of altering, manipulation or treatment of genetic material that would result in the death of a human embryo or the combining of species or genetic selection. Send a copy to your local MP. 2011.02: Children of Missing and Murdered [...]
Read MoreBC 2011.02 Respect and Protection for Human Embryos and Human Reproductive Material Whereas, provincial and territorial governments now need statutes and/or regulations for the handling of human embryos, reproductive material, and licensing due to the Supreme Court of Canada Decision (Dec. 2010) which deemed sections of the Assisted Human Reproduction Act (2004) as unconstitutional and [...]
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Read MoreEducation and Health Nelson Diocesan Council BC 2010.01: Strategies for Alzheimer’s and Related Dementias Whereas, Research suggests early diagnosis and treatment of Alzheimer’s and related dementias could save billions of dollars while simultaneously improving care; and Whereas, As the longevity of the Canadian population increases, new cases of Alzheimer’s and related dementias in British Columbia [...]
Read MoreBC 2009.01 Regulating the Use of Personal Electronic Devices On School Premises Whereas, In schools, the inappropriate use of personal electronic devices by students causes distraction and disruption of the learning environment; and Whereas, The British Columbia Ministry of Education states that safe schools support an environment that is resistant to disruption and intrusion and [...]
Read MoreResolutions are acted upon once adopted by a vote at the highest level concerned. If a resolution is forwarded to and accepted by the Provincial Resolutions Committee, passed at Provincial Convention, and directed to the Provincial Government – the Resolution is posted on the CWL Provincial website. If a resolution is forwarded to and accepted [...]
Read MoreResolution 2008.01 Ban the Use of Cell Phones While Driving Whereas, In British Columbia there are, on average, eight people killed in traffic crashes every week and about 50,000 people being injured every year in traffic crashes; and Whereas, Chances of being involved in a crash increases 38% if the driver is using a [...]
Read MoreResolution BC 2004.02 (Legislation, presented by Kamloops Diocese) Resignations of British Columbia Marriage Commissioners Whereas, Marriage Commissioners in British Columbia are being compelled to resign if they will not solemnize a marriage between same-sex partners, and Whereas, The British Columbia Human Rights Code Part 1, Section 13 states in part a person must [...]
Read MoreResolution BC 2004.01 (Legislation, presented by Vancouver Diocese) Labour Act Amendments – Consequences for Children Whereas, Bill 37 the Amendment to the British Columbia Employment Standards Act repealed the requirement of a permit from the Employment Standards Branch when a prospective employer wished to hire a child aged 12 to 15; and Whereas, Written consent [...]
Read MoreResolution BC 2003.01 (Community Life/Legislation Standing Committees, presented by Victoria Diocese) REGULATIONS REGARDING CONTROL OF DANGEROUS DOGS IN BRITISH COLUMBIA Whereas, potentially dangerous and vicious dogs have become a serious and widespread threat to the safety and welfare of citizens of this province; and Whereas, numerous individuals, particularly children, have been assaulted without provocation and [...]
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