Read what Canadians are asking Parliament to do, and follow the government’s response.
Parliament 45 · 1,598 petitions
451-00066
October 29, 2025
Elizabeth May · 29 signatures
Petitioners ask the House of Commons to declare a public-health emergency for overdoses, treat them as health not crime, and decriminalize drugs. The government responds it funds treatment, border measures and says Emergencies Act inappropriate.
e-6530
October 29, 2025
Gord Johns · 781 signatures
Petitioners ask the House to include the proposed biomass component of the Clean Technology Investment Tax Credit in the 2025 Fall Budget to support forestry jobs. The government responds that it proposed expanding the Clean Technology and Clean Electricity investment tax credits to include waste biomass, consulted in 2024, but has not introduced legislation.
e-6622
October 27, 2025
Jonathan Wilkinson · 312 signatures
Petitioners ask the Minister of Immigration to extend temporary resident permits, create new pathways and a dedicated public policy to grant permanent residence to eligible Iranians, and prioritize protection for Iranian asylum seekers.
e-6578
October 22, 2025
Michael Coteau · 3,404 signatures
Petitioners ask the Government of Canada to develop a national framework on sickle cell disease, including a national patient registry and coordinated research and public-health measures, as proposed in Bill S-201.
e-6562
October 9, 2025
Peter Schiefke · 208 signatures
Petitioners ask Parliament to ban banks, card issuers and loyalty programs from using service agreements to waive liability for losses caused by institutional or third‑party security breaches, and to require restitution and regulatory oversight.
e-6762
October 6, 2025
Ali Ehsassi · 636 signatures
Petitioners ask the Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture to officially designate September 25 each year as the National Day of Remembrance for the Hazara Genocide (1891–1893) and ensure its annual observance.
e-6767
October 6, 2025
Cheryl Gallant · 894 signatures
Petitioners ask the Government of Canada to immediately stop planned aerial glyphosate spraying on Crown forests, including Renfrew County, and help forestry companies adopt sheep grazing as a sustainable alternative.
e-6502
October 2, 2025
Mike Kelloway · 150 signatures
Petitioners ask the House of Commons to enact legislation permanently exempting overtime pay, tips and other earnings beyond regular wages from federal income taxation.
e-6544
October 2, 2025
Alexandre Boulerice · 388 signatures
Petitioners ask the government to guarantee a right-to-repair by requiring manufacturers to supply manuals and parts; introduce a 15% repair tax credit (max $500/year); require appliance environmental labelling; and amend the Copyright Act to permit digital repairs.
e-6531
September 29, 2025
Don Davies · 134 signatures
Petitioners ask the Government to open a new Parents and Grandparents PR Program intake in 2025 and to hold new PGP intakes every few years to ensure fairness for newly eligible residents.
e-6599
September 26, 2025
Don Davies · 98 signatures
Petitioners ask that psilocybin and N,N‑dimethyltryptamine (DMT) be authorized for physician‑supervised treatment of cluster headaches, and that regulatory pathways (e.g., Section 56 exemptions or Special Access) be created or expanded.
e-6504
September 25, 2025
Lianne Rood · 69 signatures
Petitioners ask the Government of Canada to prohibit the sale and service of alcohol to pregnant women and to allow alcohol sellers and servers to refuse service to pregnant customers on conscience grounds.
e-6737
September 25, 2025
Jim Bélanger · 372 signatures
Petitioners ask the Government of Canada to repeal the 2035 ban on new gas-powered vehicle sales and allow Canadians—especially rural, northern and remote residents—to choose vehicles suited to their climate, geography and economy.
451-00007
September 15, 2025
Gord Johns · 47 signatures
Petitioners ask Canada to impose a bilateral arms embargo on Israel, investigate any Canadian weapons used against Palestinian civilians, review military/security cooperation, and close transfer loopholes. The government responds that exports are reviewed under Canada’s export law and the Arms Trade Treaty and that about 30 permits to Israel are suspended.
451-00019
September 15, 2025
Garnett Genuis · 30 signatures
Petitioners ask Canada to investigate Eritrean interference, refuse visas and permits to regime agents, cancel sponsorships, exclude regime supporters from asylum and impose stronger targeted sanctions. The government responds it screens admissibility case‑by‑case, raises Eritrea human‑rights concerns internationally and uses sanctions judiciously.
451-00022
September 15, 2025
Garnett Genuis · 29 signatures
Petitioners ask Canada to demand unconditional release and exile of Venezuelan political prisoners with Canadian ties, notably Igbert Marin Chaparro and Oswaldo Garcia Palomo. The government responds that it advocates detainees' release and pursues sanctions.
451-00025
September 15, 2025
Arnold Viersen · 25 signatures
Petitioners ask that Canada require human-rights clauses in trade agreements with India, impose targeted sanctions on extremists inciting violence against religious minorities, and pursue human-rights dialogue. The government responds that it raises human-rights concerns with India, uses an autonomous sanctions regime, and promotes freedom of religion.
451-00028
September 15, 2025
Elizabeth May · 25 signatures
Petitioners ask the House to create a permanent federal transit fund beyond 2027 with predictable funding and accountability. The government responds it launched the Canada Public Transit Fund, providing about $3 billion per year from 2026–27.
451-00034
September 15, 2025
Brad Vis · 27 signatures
Petitioners ask Canada to notify foreign-trained healthcare workers within 60 days of eligibility and to fix housing shortages. The government responds: provinces hold jurisdiction; FPT ministers aim faster credentialing (90-day target) and federal housing support.
451-00039
September 15, 2025
Jamil Jivani · 26 signatures
Petitioners ask Canada to immediately end the Temporary Foreign Worker Program and create a separate program for seasonal agricultural workers. The government responds that recent 2024 reforms and LMIAs prioritize Canadians.