Petitions

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

Parliament 45 · 1,598 petitions

451-00357

January 26, 2026

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Prohibit MAID beyond six months

Garnett Genuis · 37 signatures

Petitioners ask the Government of Canada to prohibit medical assistance in dying (MAID) for anyone whose natural death is not reasonably foreseeable, barring MAID when prognosis exceeds six months. The government responds that federal law already adds safeguards (a 90‑day assessment, expert reviews and consideration of alternatives) and will continue consulting disability communities.

451-00358

January 26, 2026

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Recognize Hazara 1891–1893 Genocide

Garnett Genuis · 38 signatures

Petitioners ask Canada to recognize the 1891–1893 ethnic cleansing of Hazaras as genocide, declare Sept. 25 Hazara Genocide Day, and support Bill C-287 to ensure Canadian aid to Afghanistan fosters peace. The government responds that genocide determinations rest with competent courts and that Canadian aid is routed through trusted partners to assist vulnerable populations.

451-00359

January 26, 2026

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Ban forced organ harvesting

Garnett Genuis · 79 signatures

Petitioners ask Parliament to ban forced organ harvesting by amending Canadian law, pass a resolution, and demand an end to Falun Gong persecution. The government responds it condemns abuses and has enacted laws and sanctions.

451-00361

January 26, 2026

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Allow mechanical scallop haulers

Clifford Small · 43 signatures

Petitioners ask the Minister to allow mechanical haulers to retrieve scallop gear and let commercial scallopers hold recreational licences in Newfoundland and Labrador waters. The government responds that mechanized gear is not permitted; licence conditions limit authorised gear to drags, diving, dip‑netting or tongs, and commercial and recreational licences remain separate.

451-00362

January 26, 2026

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Rescind firearm confiscation program

Brad Vis · 50 signatures

Petitioners ask the government to rescind the assault‑style firearms confiscation program and prioritize bail reform. The government responds it offers compensation and an amnesty to remove prohibited firearms through Oct 30, 2026.

451-00363

January 26, 2026

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Restrict BC Housing funding

Brad Vis · 30 signatures

Petitioners ask the federal government to restrict funding to BC Housing unless it selects an alternate Abbotsford location for the planned supportive housing at 2270 Martens Street. The government responds that housing is a shared responsibility and the federal government lacks jurisdiction over provincial or municipal planning.

451-00364

January 26, 2026

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Strengthen public crime reporting

Brad Vis · 28 signatures

Petitioners ask the Government of Canada to strengthen public reporting on intergovernmental coordination to prevent rising violent and organized crime. The government responds it uses task forces, funding, laws and improved national crime data.

451-00365

January 26, 2026

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Protect reading of sacred texts

Andrew Lawton · 31 signatures

Petitioners ask the Liberal government to ensure amendments to Bill C-9 cannot criminalize reading or sharing passages of sacred texts. The government responds that the Charter protects freedom of religion and good‑faith religious expression.

451-00366

January 26, 2026

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Enact Charter of Health Freedom

Cathay Wagantall · 25 signatures

Petitioners ask Parliament to guarantee every Canadian’s health freedom by enacting the 2008 Charter of Health Freedom, securing individuals’ choice to prevent or treat illness using natural health products. The government responds that Health Canada will keep licensing and oversight and will amend regulations to protect safety and quality.

451-00367

January 26, 2026

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Extend RDSP family access

Bardish Chagger · 25 signatures

Petitioners ask the government to indefinitely extend RDSP rules letting qualifying family members open plans after Dec 31, 2026; broaden qualifying relatives and let beneficiaries name a non‑family holder; and standardize rules nationwide by Dec 31, 2027. The government responds it is not considering removing advancement of religion as a charitable purpose.

451-00368

January 26, 2026

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Strengthen public crime reporting

Sukhman Gill · 30 signatures

Petitioners ask the Government of Canada to strengthen public crime reporting so Canadians can see how governments coordinate to prevent rising violent and organized crime. The government responds it is coordinating enforcement and data.

451-00370

January 26, 2026

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Exempt RMT services from GST/HST

Arpan Khanna · 85 signatures

Petitioners ask to amend the Excise Tax Act to exempt services by provincially/territorially registered RMTs from GST/HST. The government responds that exemption criteria apply and a formal request is under review.

451-00371

January 26, 2026

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Expand striped bass management options

Joël Godin · 39 signatures

Petitioners ask the Minister to allow region-specific striped bass management, including a population assessment, consultations and, where appropriate, expanded recreational fishing or controlled quotas. The government responds that striped bass are listed as endangered, protections remain until COSEWIC’s reassessment (spring 2026), and Quebec manages recreational fishing.

451-00373

January 26, 2026

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Develop a national brain‑injury strategy

Gord Johns · 68 signatures

Petitioners ask the Government to support Bill C-206 to create a national strategy for brain‑injury prevention, awareness, treatment and rehabilitation. The government responds it funds brain‑health research, concussion initiatives and will work with the sponsor.

451-00374

January 26, 2026

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Deliver Canadian aid through UN

Gord Johns · 55 signatures

Petitioners ask the Government of Canada to stop militarized aid and send Canadian Gaza assistance only through neutral UN-recognized humanitarian channels. The government responds it urges unimpeded UN-led access and has provided substantial humanitarian funding.

451-00377

January 26, 2026

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Protect reading of sacred texts

Carol Anstey · 28 signatures

Petitioners ask the Liberal Government to protect religious freedom by ensuring rights to read, share and teach sacred texts without government interference. The government responds that Charter protections and Bill C-9 safeguard good-faith religious expression.

451-00378

January 26, 2026

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Rural crime plan and repeal

Dan Mazier · 29 signatures

Petitioners ask the Government of Canada to produce a plan to tackle rising rural crime and repeal catch-and-release bail laws. The government responds it introduced Bill C-14, has a Rural Crime Framework and funds prevention.

451-00380

January 26, 2026

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Protect Falun Gong communities

Chak Au · 28 signatures

Petitioners ask Canada to publicly demand China end persecution and transnational repression of Falun Gong, maintain sanctions, and strengthen protections for Falun Gong communities. The government responds that it already raises concerns and imposes sanctions.

451-00381

January 26, 2026

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Stop bans on hunting firearms

Ellis Ross · 36 signatures

Petitioners ask the House of Commons to stop current and future bans on hunting and sport‑shooting firearms. The government responds that it is strengthening firearms control, prohibiting some assault‑style firearms and implementing a compensation program for affected owners.

451-00382

January 26, 2026

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Prioritise nuclear disarmament

Elizabeth May · 42 signatures

Petitioners ask the Government of Canada to prioritise nuclear disarmament, lead within NATO and globally, and urge nuclear states to join the TPNW or negotiate a binding treaty to eliminate nuclear weapons. The government responds it will pursue disarmament through the NPT, NATO and G7, backing verification and risk‑reduction while not endorsing the TPNW.