Read what Canadians are asking Parliament to do, and follow the government’s response.
Parliament 45 · 1,598 petitions
451-00789
May 29, 2026
Jagsharan Singh Mahal · 42 signatures
Petitioners ask the Government of Canada to cut GST on new homes under $1.3M, end capital‑gains tax on reinvestments in new Canadian housing, and slash red tape. The government responds it enacted a GST rebate (100% to $1M, partial to $1.5M), notes capital‑gains rules are already favourable, and funds programs to cut red tape and boost supply.
451-00790
May 29, 2026
Jagsharan Singh Mahal · 43 signatures
Petitioners ask the Government of Canada to repeal taxes on food, including industrial carbon pricing, food‑packaging levies and the fuel standard that adds $0.17/litre, end taxes passed at checkout and avoid inflationary deficits. The government responds that basic groceries are GST‑exempt, it removed the consumer carbon price, introduced targeted grocery benefits and retains industrial pricing.
451-00792
May 29, 2026
Brad Vis · 31 signatures
Petitioners ask the Government of Canada to fund, via federal sport‑infrastructure grants or provincial/municipal partnerships, construction of a new grass hockey field for training and competition. The government responds that the Build Communities Strong Fund and Community stream provide federal funding for community sports infrastructure, with funds flowing to provinces and municipalities for eligible projects.
451-00793
May 29, 2026
Brad Vis · 29 signatures
Petitioners ask to keep the 'common property' principle in the revised Salmon Allocation Policy so salmon remain publicly managed. The government responds that salmon will remain a shared public resource managed under Fisheries Act authority.
451-00794
May 29, 2026
Mark Strahl · 31 signatures
Petitioners ask Canada to lead an international probe into crimes against humanity in Iran, expand Magnitsky sanctions, and press for Narges Mohammadi’s release and stays of execution. The government responds that Canada condemns these violations.
451-00795
May 29, 2026
Mark Strahl · 60 signatures
Petitioners ask the Government of Canada to retain the common-property principle in the revised Salmon Allocation Policy so salmon remain publicly managed, not exclusively controlled. The government responds that Pacific salmon will remain a shared public resource under the Fisheries Act, and updated policy will prioritize conservation, Indigenous rights and other sectors' access.
451-00797
May 29, 2026
Sukhman Gill · 25 signatures
Petitioners ask Canada to fund or partner to build a grass field for the Home Wolverines hockey club. The government responds that the Build Communities Strong Fund can support community sports infrastructure.
451-00798
May 29, 2026
Sukhman Gill · 30 signatures
Petitioners ask the government to retain the common-property principle in the Salmon Allocation Policy so salmon remain public. The government responds that the updated policy will prioritize conservation, respect Indigenous rights, and maintain sector access.
451-00799
May 29, 2026
Bob Zimmer · 25 signatures
Petitioners ask the government to keep the 'common property' principle in the Salmon Allocation Policy so salmon stay publicly managed. The government responds that salmon will remain a shared public resource under the Fisheries Act.
451-00800
May 29, 2026
Dan Mazier · 29 signatures
Petitioners ask the Government of Canada to deliver a detailed plan to address rising rural crime and repeal catch‑and‑release bail provisions for violent repeat offenders. The government responds it introduced Bill C‑14, a Rural Crime Framework and funding to strengthen bail, sentencing, prevention and enforcement.
e-6661
May 29, 2026
Pauline Rochefort · 16,523 signatures
Petitioners ask Canada to create an Independent Military Honours Review Board to re‑examine Afghanistan veterans for Victoria Cross eligibility, beginning with Private Jess Larochelle. The government responds it will consider the proposal.
e-6955
May 29, 2026
Elizabeth May · 23,901 signatures
Petitioners ask the Government of Canada to recognize animals as sentient beings rather than property. The government responds that it recognizes animal protection, says courts consider sentience factual, and will keep strengthening protections.
e-7069
May 29, 2026
Roman Baber · 5,038 signatures
Petitioners ask the Government of Canada to reject petition e-6783 and declare that Canadians will not face discriminatory treatment for prior IDF service, travel to Israel, or compliant charitable activity, instructing CBSA and agencies.
451-00780
May 28, 2026
Brad Vis · 26 signatures
Petitioners ask the Government of Canada to remove low‑value federal regulations, reduce duplicative compliance for small businesses, and set enforceable red‑tape targets. The government responds it created a Red Tape Reduction Office and completed reviews.
451-00781
May 28, 2026
Brad Vis · 27 signatures
Petitioners ask Canada to investigate and, if lawful, remove IRGC affiliates, freeze related Canadian assets, and speed immigration decisions for affected Iranians. The government responds it is using existing listings, sanctions and screening.
451-00782
May 28, 2026
Gord Johns · 27 signatures
Petitioners ask Parliament to establish and fund a Canadian Centre for Peace for research, policy and peacekeeping training for civilians, police and military. The government responds it supports peace operations and is studying options.
451-00784
May 28, 2026
Cathay Wagantall · 26 signatures
Petitioners ask the government to reverse cuts of 665 AAFC staff and halt planned closures of the Organic and Regenerative Research Program at Swift Current and seven AAFC research facilities. The government responds that AAFC will consolidate science to reduce overhead while preserving national scientific capacity, 17 centres and partner engagement to protect research continuity.
451-00785
May 28, 2026
Cathay Wagantall · 29 signatures
Petitioners ask government to amend Bill C-9 to prevent criminalizing reading or sharing sacred texts and safeguard religious freedom. The government responds it codifies that good‑faith religious discussion is exempt and hate prosecutions require intent.
451-00786
May 28, 2026
Cathay Wagantall · 34 signatures
Petitioners ask the Liberal government to prevent Bill C‑9 amendments criminalizing reading or sharing sacred texts. The government responds that Bill C‑9 and criminal law protect good‑faith religious discussion and target only deliberate, extreme hate.
451-00787
May 28, 2026
Cathay Wagantall · 30 signatures
Petitioners ask the Liberal government to ensure Bill C-9 cannot criminalize reading, teaching or sharing sacred texts. The government responds that Charter protections, a high hate‑propaganda threshold and an interpretive clause protect good‑faith religious discussion.