Publish U.S. negotiating texts
Petitioners ask the House of Commons to publish the U.S. negotiating text and last‑minute demands that ended negotiations, and release a comprehensive briefing on how those terms would have affected Canadian workers and industries.
Why we would sign this petition
- Publishing negotiating texts would counter foreign misinformation and let citizens and businesses assess the government's account of why talks failed.
- Full disclosure would let experts evaluate whether the proposed U.S. terms threatened sovereignty or would have harmed key Canadian industries, informing public debate.
- A comprehensive economic briefing would quantify likely impacts on workers and industries, guiding compensation, adjustment programs, or trade responses.
Why we wouldn’t sign this petition
- Releasing full negotiating documents could undermine confidentiality and weaken Canada's position in future talks.
- Partial or heavily redacted releases may mislead or be weaponized politically, increasing confusion rather than clarity.
- Economic impact estimates based on hypothetical terms can be uncertain and contested; parliamentary or independent review mechanisms might be more reliable.
The summary and both sets of reasons are AI-generated from the petition and given equal weight. Claims are the petitioners’ own; consult the official record for the full text.
Official petition
Petition to the House of Commons The Government of the United States has unilaterally imposed sweeping, punitive 50% tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian goods following the collapse of recent trade negotiations; Prime Minister Mark Carney has stated that Canada rejected the deal because last-minute American demands compromised national sovereignty and threatened to eliminate or turn core Canadian industries—such as automotive, steel, and aluminum—into mere subsidiaries of U.S. companies; While a vast majority of Canadians support standing firm against unfair foreign trade practices, U.S. officials and negotiators continue to claim publicly that Canada walked away for strictly political motives rather than economic ones; and Full, democratic transparency is required to counter foreign misinformation, validate the government's stance, and allow Canadian businesses and citizens to fully understand the threats posed to the national economy. We, the undersigned, citizens and residents of Canada, call upon the House of Commons to: 1. Formally publish the full text, terms, and last-minute demands presented by the United States that led to the breakdown of the negotiations; and 2. Release a comprehensive economic impact briefing detailing how the rejected American terms would have affected Canadian workers and industries relative to the current tariff dispute.
Government response
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