The general mandate for the CER is as follows:
- To continue contact with churches with whom we are in ecumenical relations;
- To send an appropriate number of delegates to represent the CanRC churches at the International Conference of Reformed Churches (ICRC) and North American Presbyterian and Reformed Council (NAPARC);
- 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 to the churches six 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 each general synod;