Citizenship and Immigration committee  That would be Union United Church.

Citizenship and Immigration committee  As far as I know, it is the only time.

Citizenship and Immigration committee  Not that I know of. I know the United Church has nominated me.

Citizenship and Immigration committee  No. I think I'd be the first to go, should it ever happen.

Citizenship and Immigration committee  Yes.

Citizenship and Immigration committee  There were several priests charged in the U.S. in the early 1980s, and I believe in Britain. We have certainly warned all our ministers that if they enter into this action, this is something they need to figure could be possible. It's going to sound bizarre, but it could affect

Citizenship and Immigration committee  Do you mean the family we're giving daily school to, with the six children?

Citizenship and Immigration committee  Yes. I would suggest the minister's use of that word is unfortunate, because from the day it happened we advised the immigration department and the minister. I have written at least three letters. Members have written. Our moderator--that is, the head of the United Church of Cana

Citizenship and Immigration committee  Yes. We had a young man in our sanctuary. I think it was almost an act of collusion. I know I should be careful with that word, but he was dragged out without any negotiation with our church. The Quebec police came in on a charge that he had failed to advise a change of address.

Citizenship and Immigration committee  Yes. I would just speak to that a little. We've thought about this. We know the pressure would certainly be less, and I think our history gives you the answer. Between 1983 and the present day we've had 14 cases, six of them because there was no appeal. So we anticipate a very

Citizenship and Immigration committee  Hello. My name is Heather Macdonald. First of all, I want to thank the committee for having us here today and for their interest. I'm also going to be asking for your support. I'm going to speak about the United Church's long-standing involvement in refugee work. In the twenti