Petitions

Read what Canadians are asking Parliament to do, and follow the government’s response.

Parliament 45 · 1,598 petitions

451-00431

March 23, 2026

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Trade with India: human‑rights clauses

Arnold Viersen · 25 signatures

Petitioners ask Canada to require mandatory human‑rights provisions in all trade deals with India (EPTA, CEPA and FIPA), impose targeted sanctions on extremists who incite violence against religious minorities, and promote respectful human‑rights dialogue. The government responds that it already prioritizes human rights, raises concerns with India and uses sanctions while engaging on trade.

451-00433

March 23, 2026

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Protect sacred texts in C-9

Michael Guglielmin · 33 signatures

Petitioners ask the Government to protect reading, sharing, and teaching of sacred texts from criminalization in Bill C-9. The government responds that Charter protections and a Bill C‑9 good‑faith clause prevent criminalizing good‑faith religious expression.

451-00434

March 23, 2026

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Protect sacred texts in Bill C-9

Andrew Lawton · 30 signatures

Petitioners ask the Liberal Government to amend Bill C-9 to exempt good‑faith religious reading, sharing and teaching from hate‑crime provisions. The government responds that Charter protections and C-9’s good‑faith clause prevent criminalizing such religious expression.

451-00436

March 23, 2026

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Exempt sacred texts in C-9

Helena Konanz · 30 signatures

Petitioners ask Bill C-9 to exempt good‑faith reading, sharing and teaching of sacred texts from criminal sanction. The government responds that C-9's good‑faith clause and high threshold protect good‑faith religious expression from criminal liability.

451-00437

March 23, 2026

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End fossil‑fuel subsidies

Elizabeth May · 110 signatures

Petitioners ask Canada to end fossil‑fuel subsidies and loans (including public CCUS), impose a windfall tax, and redirect funds to clean energy and retrofits respecting Indigenous FPIC. The government responds it is advancing clean‑growth measures.

451-00439

March 23, 2026

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Stop bans on hunting firearms

Ellis Ross · 36 signatures

Petitioners ask the House of Commons to stop any current and future bans on hunting and sport‑shooting firearms. The government responds that it is strengthening firearms controls, prohibiting some assault‑style firearms, and offering amnesty and compensation.

451-00440

March 23, 2026

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Revoke MAID eligibility for mental illness

Ellis Ross · 66 signatures

Petitioners ask the House to support Bill C-218 to reverse MAID eligibility for people whose sole medical condition is a mental illness. The government responds that the temporary exclusion remains pending reviews and readiness work.

451-00441

March 23, 2026

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Block MAID for mental illness

Dan Muys · 25 signatures

Petitioners ask the Government to support Bill C-218 to prohibit MAID for people whose sole underlying condition is a mental illness. The government responds that the temporary exclusion stays while reviews, guidance and training assess readiness.

451-00442

March 23, 2026

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Protect sacred texts from criminalization

Dean Allison · 64 signatures

Petitioners ask the Government of Canada to protect religious freedom by ensuring Bill C‑9 cannot criminalize reading, sharing, preaching or teaching of sacred texts. The government responds that existing law and proposed Bill C‑9 provisions protect good‑faith religious expression and that prosecutors must prove deliberate intent to promote hatred before charges.

451-00443

March 23, 2026

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Implement CAPE Call to Action

Elizabeth May · 25 signatures

Petitioners ask the Government of Canada to implement the CAPE Call to Action: adopt carbon pricing, rapidly phase out fossil fuels and coal, deploy net‑zero infrastructure and ban single‑use plastics, reaching net‑zero by 2050. The government responds that it pursues adaptation, a net‑zero‑by‑2050 plan, strengthened carbon pricing and regulations, clean‑infrastructure investments, and plastics ban.

451-00445

March 23, 2026

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Exempt sacred texts from C-9

Connie Cody · 32 signatures

Petitioners ask government to amend Bill C‑9 to exempt reading and sharing of sacred texts and protect good‑faith religious speech. The government responds that C‑9 protects good‑faith religious expression and targets only extreme hate speech.

451-00446

March 23, 2026

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Retain Ukrainian settlers as permanent residents

Kevin Lamoureux · 29 signatures

Petitioners ask the Government of Canada to collaborate with provinces to retain Ukrainian settlers as permanent residents and reaffirm Canada’s humanitarian protection. The government responds that CUAET, a family reunification pathway and extended temporary-status measures have assisted Ukrainians and provinces may use PNPs while IRCC monitors.

451-00447

March 23, 2026

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Exclude sacred texts from C-9

Cathay Wagantall · 37 signatures

Petitioners ask the Liberal government to exempt reading and sharing of sacred texts from Bill C-9 criminalization. The government responds that existing law and proposed wording protect good-faith religious expression.

451-00448

March 23, 2026

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Restore Criminal Code safeguards

Jacob Mantle · 30 signatures

Petitioners ask the Government to withdraw a proposal removing Criminal Code safeguards for good‑faith religious expression, protect religious freedom, and oppose similar measures. The government responds that Bill C‑9 and an amendment clarify that good‑faith religious teaching and sharing are not criminal hate‑propaganda.

451-00449

March 23, 2026

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Protect reading of sacred texts

Andrew Lawton · 30 signatures

Petitioners ask the Liberal Government to protect the right to read and share sacred texts and prevent C‑9 criminalizing good‑faith religious expression. The government responds that Charter law and a C‑9 clause exempt it.

451-00452

March 23, 2026

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Canada mental health transfer

Gord Johns · 46 signatures

Petitioners ask the Government of Canada to enshrine parity in Medicare, fund timely community-based culturally appropriate mental and substance use services, and create a Canada Mental Health Transfer with $4.5B. The government responds it invests.

451-00453

March 23, 2026

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Retain advancement of religion

Burton Bailey · 30 signatures

Petitioners ask the Government of Canada to reject the Finance Committee’s recommendation to remove 'advancement of religion' as a charitable purpose under the Income Tax Act. The government responds that it is not considering amending the Income Tax Act to remove that qualifying charitable purpose.

451-00454

March 23, 2026

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Withdraw Bill C-9

Burton Bailey · 229 signatures

Petitioners ask the Government of Canada to withdraw Bill C‑9 and protect the right to read, share and express religious beliefs free from government intrusion. The government responds it will retain protections and clarify law.

451-00456

March 23, 2026

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Recognize and compensate caregivers

Louis Plamondon · 3,567 signatures

Petitioners ask the Government of Canada to recognize family caregivers and create a federal monthly caregiver allowance, expand EI caregiving eligibility and duration, and establish a national caregiver respite and support program. The government responds that it offers EI caregiving benefits, will evaluate them in 2026–27 and launched a Care Economy Alliance to review supports.

451-00458

March 23, 2026

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Rural crime plan; repeal bail rules

Dan Mazier · 34 signatures

Petitioners ask the Government to publish a plan to address rural crime and repeal catch‑and‑release bail policies. The government responds it has funded prevention and introduced Bill C‑14 to tighten bail and sentencing.