Read what Canadians are asking Parliament to do, and follow the government’s response.
Parliament 45 · 1,598 petitions
e-7087
July 22, 2026
Alexandre Boulerice · 532 signatures
Petitioners ask the Government of Canada to denounce Israel at UN, call for a ceasefire and humanitarian access for Gaza’s reconstruction, and announce an economic embargo including arms until Israel complies. The government responds it supports the UN Peace Plan, urges ceasefire adherence, has increased humanitarian funding and enforces strict arms‑export controls.
e-7105
July 22, 2026
Eric Melillo · 2,188 signatures
Petitioners ask the Government of Canada to twin Highway 17 in Northwestern Ontario to improve safety and reduce closures. The government responds it will work with provinces and says highway responsibility rests provincially.
e-7108
July 22, 2026
Martin Champoux · 15,202 signatures
Petitioners ask the government to stop halal/kosher funding, require stunning before bleeding without exemptions, and label meat from unstunned religious slaughter. The government responds that section 144 allows religious slaughter without stunning, but requires animal‑welfare plans and existing labelling rules.
e-7115
July 22, 2026
Jeff Kibble · 698 signatures
Petitioners ask the Government of Canada to create a mandatory secure‑coding policy for federal custom software, appoint an oversight authority, and require new systems and assessed existing systems to comply. The government responds that oversight and security requirements already exist across Treasury Board, Cyber Centre and PSPC, with guidance and monitoring under development.
e-7120
July 22, 2026
Jenny Kwan · 613 signatures
Petitioners ask the House to have the Minister of Immigration declare the U.S. no longer a safe third country, notify the U.S. of termination under Article 10, and order CBSA to stop enforcing the Safe Third Country Agreement. The government responds that the U.S. remains designated and Canada monitors U.S. developments under IRPA.
e-7136
July 22, 2026
Chak Au · 933 signatures
Petitioners ask Parliament to enact Bill C‑218 to exclude mental illness as a sole condition for medical assistance in dying and to fund mental-health services. The government responds that people with only mental illness are currently excluded from MAID and that it is reviewing a committee recommendation to make that exclusion indefinite.
e-7150
July 22, 2026
Gaétan Malette · 1,726 signatures
Petitioners ask the House to amend the Criminal Code to create mandatory minimum sentences and longer or lifetime driving bans for fatal conveyance offences, and permit immediate licence suspensions. The government responds that 2018 reforms and Bill C-14 (2026) already strengthened impaired-driving sentencing, restored driving-prohibition orders, and updated bail and victim-support measures.
e-7157
July 22, 2026
Heather McPherson · 1,443 signatures
Petitioners ask the House of Commons and government to endorse MPs' political sponsorship of Iranian prisoners at risk of execution, create a transparent coordination framework, and press diplomatically to halt executions and obtain releases. The government responds that it opposes the death penalty, condemns Iran’s abuses, has used UN and diplomatic measures, and imposed sanctions.
e-7198
July 22, 2026
Brad Vis · 5,746 signatures
Petitioners ask the Government to keep the 'common property' principle in the revised Salmon Allocation Policy so salmon remain publicly managed with federal conservation and shared access. The government responds that salmon will remain a shared public resource, revisions will prioritize conservation and Indigenous rights, and no final decisions have been made.
e-7203
July 22, 2026
Scott Reid · 17,531 signatures
Petitioners ask Parliament to reject Bill C‑15 powers that expedite rail corridor approvals, halt the Alto high‑speed rail project, and redirect funds to higher‑frequency passenger service in existing corridors. The government responds that Alto is engaging communities and will favour existing corridors.
e-7222
July 22, 2026
Leah Gazan · 2,827 signatures
Petitioners ask the House of Commons to oppose Bill C‑9, guarantee freedom of expression and peaceful assembly, and protect democratic rights instead of criminalizing protest. The government responds that Bill C‑9 is law.
e-7232
July 22, 2026
Jason Groleau · 10,355 signatures
Petitioners ask the Government of Canada to end the firearm buyback program and redirect funds to mental‑health services and supports for vulnerable people. The government responds it is removing assault‑style firearms and funding mental‑health initiatives.
e-7252
July 22, 2026
Lori Idlout · 4,280 signatures
Petitioners ask the Government of Canada to condemn attacks on Iranian civilians and infrastructure, refrain from supporting the US–Israeli military campaign, and press for a ceasefire, independent investigations and UN-led diplomacy. The government responds that it has not participated, reaffirms IHL commitment, supports investigations and diplomatic efforts.
e-7254
July 22, 2026
Mark Gerretsen · 1,081 signatures
Petitioners ask Canada to restore internet in Iran; pursue multilateral investigations/evidence preservation; support detainees and family reunification; engage democratic Iranian figures including Reza Pahlavi; and report. The government responds that it provides targeted migration support.
e-7259
July 22, 2026
Jenny Kwan · 13,507 signatures
Petitioners ask IRCC to finalize PR applications delayed over 100% of service standards, require written justifications with firm dates, an independent ombudsperson, regular 90‑day updates and public backlog reporting. The government responds that partners are improving.
e-7284
July 22, 2026
Stephanie Kusie · 1,160 signatures
Petitioners ask the Treasury Board president to use the Access to Information Act review to address delays, reject proposals excluding emails/texts from official records, require objective justification, and consult the Information Commissioner. The government responds it is reviewing the Act, consulting the Information Commissioner, and will report to Parliament.
e-7308
July 22, 2026
Don Davies · 609 signatures
Petitioners ask Canada to demand an immediate ceasefire in Iran, pursue regional peace via multilateral diplomacy, and protect Iranian political prisoners and civil society. The government responds that it supports diplomacy, accountability and sanctions.
e-7315
July 22, 2026
Vincent Ho · 9,850 signatures
Petitioners ask the federal government to establish a recall when an MP joins another party, vacating the seat and triggering a by-election if 20% of prior votes sign within 90 days. The government responds that MPs are not obliged to resign on changing affiliation and that existing election law and party rules govern accountability.
e-7326
July 22, 2026
Michael Kram · 1,834 signatures
Petitioners ask the Government of Canada to urgently verify Imran Khan’s medical condition, secure independent specialist care and transparent family/legal access, and publicly press for his humanitarian release and similar detained political prisoners. The government responds that Canada monitors the situation, raises human-rights concerns diplomatically, and supports democracy and human-rights programming in Pakistan.
e-7332
July 22, 2026
Karina Gould · 1,342 signatures
Petitioners ask the Government of Canada to condemn Iran’s human-rights abuses, demand immediate restoration of internet and telecoms, halt lethal force and detentions, expand targeted sanctions, and seek international accountability. The government responds that Canada condemns Iran, has led UN actions, imposed and expanded sanctions, opposes internet shutdowns and supports multilateral investigations and accountability.