Read what Canadians are asking Parliament to do, and follow the government’s response.
Parliament 45 · 1,598 petitions
e-7686
August 24, 2026
Heather McPherson · 1,651 signatures
Petitioners ask the Government of Canada to enforce the Canada Health Act by holding provinces (notably Alberta and Ontario) accountable, fund and coordinate a national public health system, and set enforceable standards for timely care.
Sign at the House of Commonse-7691
August 24, 2026
Don Davies · 8,800 signatures
Petitioners ask the Government to enforce and modernize the Canada Health Act with clearer access standards, prohibit patient fees or preferential private access, tie federal transfers to public capacity, and strengthen enforcement and transparency.
Sign at the House of Commonse-7365
August 20, 2026
Jamie Schmale · 411 signatures
Petitioners ask the House of Commons to reduce the tax penalty on seniors' employment income by raising tax‑free thresholds and ensuring fairer treatment for single CPP or OAS recipients to encourage continued workforce participation.
e-7513
August 19, 2026
Elizabeth May · 374 signatures
Petitioners ask the House of Commons to designate November 16–December 16 as 'A Million Acts of Love Month' nationwide to encourage community service and lasting habits of kindness.
Sign at the House of Commons451-00966
August 19, 2026
Garnett Genuis · 37 signatures
Petitioners ask the House to reverse Budget 2025’s exclusion of regulated career‑college students from Canada Student Grant eligibility and ensure equal grant access and labour‑aligned training. The government responds that grants will be limited to public and private not‑for‑profit institutions from Aug 1, 2026, with limited exemptions.
451-00974
August 19, 2026
Vincent Ho · 338 signatures
Petitioners ask the Government to list TCM and acupuncture in the NOC, exempt traditional herbal NHPs from cost recovery, and restore NOC 32200 to the Express Entry healthcare category. The government responds that NHP fees will be revisited after consultations, practitioner regulation is provincial, and NOC/Express Entry issues are under periodic review.
451-00975
August 19, 2026
Jacob Mantle · 39 signatures
Petitioners ask the federal government to fund and support a Northlander rail stop at 23801 Thorah Park Blvd via infrastructure funding and public‑private partnerships. The government responds that Ontario leads the project and must apply for federal funding.
451-00995
August 19, 2026
Garnett Genuis · 28 signatures
Petitioners ask the Government of Canada to reform the Employment Insurance program to preserve parental leave benefits when the parent on leave dies so surviving families can access unused weeks. The government responds that surviving parents may request unused parental EI weeks if eligible, while maternity benefits remain non-transferable.
451-01020
August 19, 2026
Gord Johns · 28 signatures
Petitioners ask the Government of Canada to modernize ferry‑funding policies and provide stable, long‑term operational support for BC Ferries as essential national transportation infrastructure. The government responds that grants and CIB financing already assist.
451-01025
August 19, 2026
Elizabeth May · 36 signatures
Petitioners ask the Government of Canada to implement the 94 TRC Calls, urgently act on the 231 MMIWG Calls for Justice, fully adopt the UN Declaration as the reconciliation framework, and prioritize funding for reconciliation and justice. The government responds that UNDA is law, a 2023 Action Plan guides 181 measures, and it reports progress.
451-01061
August 19, 2026
James Bezan · 50 signatures
Petitioners ask the federal government to table Manitoba’s request (or give it to Manitoba MPs) and, at Manitoba’s request, renew eligible temporary workers’ work permits for two years if of good character. The government responds that it issued a Manitoba Workforce Transition Bridge policy granting eligible workers open work permits through the end of 2027.
451-01072
August 19, 2026
Helena Konanz · 95 signatures
Petitioners ask the Government of Canada to consult with British Columbia and local governments to establish rural transit for Similkameen, South Okanagan and West Kootenays and open Penticton Airport to private buses. The government responds that federal funds can support local transit projects, provinces oversee intercity service, and Penticton can host licensed buses.
451-01073
August 19, 2026
Helena Konanz · 514 signatures
Petitioners ask the government to scrap the gun buyback and prioritize border security to stop illegal U.S. gun smuggling and target criminals. The government responds it is removing assault‑style firearms and enhancing border enforcement.
451-01074
August 19, 2026
Brendan Hanley · 55 signatures
Petitioners ask Canada to oppose U.S. oil and gas leasing on Porcupine Caribou calving grounds, upholding Indigenous rights. The government responds that it has urged the U.S. to protect the herd under the 1987 Agreement.
451-01078
August 19, 2026
Jonathan Rowe · 45 signatures
Petitioners ask the federal government to permanently base RCMP in Carmanville, restore patrols and use vacant RCMP housing. The government responds that the RCMP will seek recruitment improvements and provide interim coverage from nearby detachments.
451-01079
August 19, 2026
Kyle Seeback · 30 signatures
Petitioners ask the Prime Minister to reform bail and sentencing so repeat violent offenders face stricter penalties and victims' safety is prioritized. The government responds that Bill C-14 tightens bail and restores driving prohibitions.
451-01080
August 19, 2026
Kyle Seeback · 39 signatures
Petitioners ask the Government to amend the Health of Animals Regulations to prohibit live horse exports for slaughter. The government responds that HAR updated 2020 governs humane transport and CFIA inspects and can refuse certification.
451-01083
August 19, 2026
Jacob Mantle · 40 signatures
Petitioners ask the Government of Canada to condemn persecution of Christians in Nigeria, DRC and Mozambique; press partners to protect victims and ensure accountability. The government responds it condemns abuses and works through diplomacy.
451-01087
August 19, 2026
Will Greaves · 28 signatures
Petitioners ask Canada to re‑affirm a moratorium on deep‑seabed mining and fund federal recycling and reuse of critical minerals. The government responds it will engage cautiously and advance recycling via its Critical Minerals Strategy.
451-01092
August 19, 2026
Bardish Chagger · 437 signatures
Petitioners ask Canada to leave NATO, withdraw troops from Latvia, reduce defence spending and hold consultations on peaceful policy. The government responds that NATO is essential and Canada will keep troops in Latvia.