Resolution number
3
Whereas
- In resolution 9 of November 1996, the CCR committed itself to exposing atrocities by the Sudanese government upon the people of southern Sudan;
- Anglican members of their refugee network have worked with Sudanese in Canada to sponsor refugees from Sudan;
- The war in Sudan, which is in part responsible for the displacement of millions of people, has been fuelled by oil revenues from the expanding operation in which Talisman Energy is a major partner;
- The national pension fund of the Anglican Church of Canada has invested heavily in the Talisman shares;
Therefore be it resolved
That the CCR write to the Anglican Church of Canada expressing concern and requesting the Church to review its investment in Talisman with a view to divesting itself of Talisman shares in order to be consistent with its policy as expressed through the Primate's World Relief and Development Fund.
Working Group
Overseas Protection and Resettlement