The General Synod Archives under Canon V acquires, preserves and provides access to the records of enduring value created by General Synod, its committees, councils, boards and commissions and includes the official papers of the Primate, the General Secretary and all other officers and employees of the General Synod. The archives is also the repository for records created by organizations and individuals affiliated with the Anglican Church of Canada and who are of historical significance to the national Church. In addition, the archives of the Diocese of the Arctic are held on deposit. The General Synod Archives forms part of the Office of the General Secretary and reports to the General Synod through the Communications and Information Resources Committee.
The General Synod Archives works in cooperation with the network of diocesan and provincial Anglican Archives to consider common concerns, archival standards and strategies.
General Synod Archives e-mail: archives@national.anglican.ca
PLEASE TAKE NOTE : The General Synod Archives will be closed to reasearchers during the period March 1 to September 30, 2013 while the Archives responds to the document production requirements of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission.
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