Urban Centres
Urban Summit
Postponed till later in 2008 Hosted by Mission Canada
 Canada can no longer be considered a rural or agrarian nation. In 2004, a study by the Canadian government revealed that 80% of Canadians live in an urban centre of 10,000 or more. In fact, the bulk of Canada's population is centered around 5 particular urban areas: Montreal, the Edmonton-Calgary corridor, the lower mainland of British Columbia, and the Greater Toronto Area – with 22% o  f Canada's population living within a 2-hour radius of the CN tower. As a Fellowship, we must consider the unique needs of the people who inhabit our Canadian cities, and the need for effective urban ministry that is implied. A group of individuals who possess experience living in urban contexts will form a lead team in 2008 to help guide the PAOC in its efforts to serve Canada's cities more effectively. NOTE: More information will be available after the Urban Ministries Summit to take place in 2008.
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