General Synod Aldergrove 2025 gave the following general mandate for the CER:
- To continue contact with churches with whom we are in ecumenical relations according to the adopted rules;
- To convey the relevant decisions of general synods to churches with whom we have an ecumenical relation;
- To work in consultation with individual CanRC churches and classes that maintain contact with churches for which the CER also has a mandate;
- Upon request, to advise CanRC churches regarding the identity of other churches and our relationship with them;
- To report on any contact with a church with whom we are not in an ecumenical relationship;
- To appoint one of its members to validate and submit to the treasurer of the General Fund all expenses being submitted for committee work;
- To submit its report on the general mandate to the churches 6 months prior to the convening of general synod (a supplementary report can be submitted if necessary);
- To facilitate hospitality support for fraternal delegates and observers, in consultation with the convening church, at the next general synod.