Resolutions
Standing Committee on RESOLUTIONS
CFUW advocates for public policy changes based on resolutions that are approved by our membership at our Annual General Meetings/Policy Sessions. Resolutions that are national or international in scope, and conform to CFUW’s purpose and mission, are researched and proposed by CFUW Clubs or National Committees. The subsequent adopted resolutions form our framework for action and advocacy. The CFUW Adopted Resolutions Book houses resolutions adopted by our membership since 1964.
You can also reference Realizing Potential: Advocacy Action Using CFUW Adopted Resolutions.
2025-2026 Resolutions - Final Versions
Resolution #1: Canadian Response to the Education Crisis for Women and Girls in Afghanistan, CFUW-Ottawa (French)
Resolution #2: Countering Disinformation in Canada, Advocacy Committee (French)
Schedule for the 2026-2027 Resolutions Process
For full details about what resolutions are and how they are developed, consult the CFUW Resolutions Information and Guidelines 2026-2027Â document.
Below are key dates for the 2026-2027 cycle:
Up to October 30: Club involvement in planning a proposed Resolution and submission of Resolutions Intent with the Club’s authorization. Submission of Intent to Submit a Resolution through Google Forms: English Form HERE / French Form HERE
October 31 – November 13: CFUW Resolutions Committee reviews submitted Intents and provides comments to Proposers.
November 27: Resolution Intents published in Club Action News.
February 8: Resolutions, including Resolved Clause(s), Background, Implementation, and Bibliography, due through Google Forms.
February 9 – 17: CFUW Resolutions Committee reviews submitted Resolutions and provides comments to Proposers by email.
February 18 – 24: Proposers review comments from CFUW Resolutions Committee, make any changes, confirm all Bibliography hyperlinks are active, and submit revised Resolutions through Google Forms.
March 12: Resolutions published in Club Action News for Club review and possible amendments.
March 12 - May 7: Clubs review Resolutions and submit amendments through Google Forms (link to be published in Club Action News on March 7).
May 7 - May 21: Proposers review amendments and advise Amenders regarding acceptance or rejection of their amendments by email. Proposers forward amended resolution to the CFUW National Advocacy and Policy Specialist by email.
June 4: Revised Resolutions published in Club Action News.
June 10: Proposers and Amenders Workshop with Clubs to discuss amended Resolutions and explain why proposed amendments were accepted or not.
June 17: Proposers email final versions of their Resolutions to CFUW National Advocacy and Policy Specialist, who arranges any further edits required before publishing in the Policy Session Booklet.