Direct the Council of the General Synod to review the effects of the financial cuts on the ministries of the Council of the Northand to actively seek ways to continue funding the Council of the North at a sustainable level.

This funding is critical for the Council of the North to continue supporting the pastoral and sacramental ministry to all who are living in isolated communities in Canada’s North.

The Ecclesiastical Province of Ontario at its Synod held in September 2024 asked that this motion be brought by two of its members of General Synod.

In the normal course, an ordinary motion must be passed by a majority of the members of General Synod present and voting together.

Six members of General Synod may, prior to the question being put, require a vote by Orders, with a majority of each Order being necessary to pass.

If a question passes on a Vote by Orders, any six members (two from each of three different dioceses) may immediately before the next item of business require a vote to be taken by dioceses. A motion passes if a majority (or a tie) of dioceses vote in favour.

Source: Sections 4 and 5 of the Declaration of Principles and sections 18, 19 and 20 of the Rules of Order and Procedure.