Read what Canadians are asking Parliament to do, and follow the government’s response.
Parliament 45 · 1,598 petitions
451-00016
August 20, 2025
Eric Melillo · 35 signatures
Petitioners ask the federal government to prohibit MAID for anyone whose natural death is not reasonably foreseeable, using a cutoff of prognosis over six months. The government responds that federal safeguards and assessments already apply.
451-00017
August 20, 2025
Marilyn Gladu · 44 signatures
Petitioners ask the Government to ban MAID for people whose natural death is not reasonably foreseeable (prognosis over six months). The government responds that federal MAID law already includes extra safeguards in such cases, like a 90-day assessment and specialist input, and will engage disability communities.
451-00018
August 20, 2025
Garnett Genuis · 29 signatures
Petitioners ask the government to repeal consumer carbon pricing, speed homebuilding, require dollar-for-dollar savings for new spending, toughen crime and border enforcement, and call an immediate carbon-tax election. The government responds that it ended the federal fuel charge, tabled Bill C-4 to remove consumer carbon pricing, and added a first-home GST rebate.
451-00020
August 20, 2025
Garnett Genuis · 32 signatures
Petitioners ask the House to adopt Bill S-210 to require online age verification for commercial sexually explicit material to prevent young persons' access. The government responds it will reintroduce online harms legislation to protect children.
451-00021
August 20, 2025
Garnett Genuis · 29 signatures
Petitioners ask the Government to ban MAID for people whose natural death is not reasonably foreseeable, restricting eligibility to a six-month prognosis. The government responds that current MAID law already adds 90-day and specialist safeguards.
451-00023
August 20, 2025
Garnett Genuis · 25 signatures
Petitioners ask the Government of Canada to block any expansion of MAID to permit euthanasia of infants. The government responds that MAID requires recipients be at least 18, so infants are ineligible.
451-00024
August 20, 2025
Arnold Viersen · 26 signatures
Petitioners ask the House of Commons to monitor Turkey’s human rights, sanction twelve Turkish officials for violations against eight Canadians, and press Turkey, Pakistan and Bahrain to end abuses. The government responds it applies sanctions.
451-00026
August 20, 2025
Gord Johns · 37 signatures
Petitioners ask the Government of Canada to provide fair, adequate, long-term funding for Indigenous language programs. The government responds it is implementing the Indigenous Languages Act and has begun distinctions-based long-term funding.
451-00027
August 20, 2025
Garnett Genuis · 41 signatures
Petitioners ask the House to prohibit political or religious 'values tests' and ensure charitable-status rules are applied neutrally without discrimination. The government responds that charities must follow tax law and may lose registration for breaches.
451-00029
August 20, 2025
Gord Johns · 42 signatures
Petitioners ask the Government to provide enhanced, multi‑year, predictable core funding and invest to modernize Friendship Centre facilities. The government responds it already funds Friendship Centres through the Urban Programming and budget and infrastructure investments.
451-00030
August 20, 2025
Brad Vis · 29 signatures
Petitioners ask the Minister of Health to allow nicotine pouch sales in convenience stores, gas stations and online. The government responds that the Order restricts pouches from self-selection retail sales to limit youth appeal.
451-00031
August 20, 2025
Tamara Kronis · 41 signatures
Petitioners ask the House to enact Bill C-257 to add political belief or activity as prohibited grounds under the Canadian Human Rights Act. The government responds that C-257 lapsed on Parliament's dissolution and a new bill would be needed; it affirms Charter protections.
451-00032
August 20, 2025
Elizabeth May · 27 signatures
Petitioners ask the Government of Canada to implement a universal Guaranteed Livable Income: a monthly cash benefit, tax‑administered with progressive clawbacks, regional cost adjustments and no means testing. The government responds it prefers provincial collaboration and points to existing supports (Canada Child Benefit, OAS/GIS, CWB, EI), dental expansion, upcoming Canada Disability Benefit and childcare funding.
451-00033
August 20, 2025
Cheryl Gallant · 51 signatures
Petitioners ask the Government to urgently allow Parliament to debate and vote on IHR amendments adopted by the World Health Assembly and to scrutinize proposed WHO pandemic-treaty and IHR amendments. The government responds that Canada will safeguard its sovereignty and will follow domestic treaty-adoption steps, including parliamentary tabling, before signing or ratifying.
451-00035
August 20, 2025
Garnett Genuis · 27 signatures
Petitioners ask the Government to reject Finance Committee Recommendations 429 and 430, not to include them in budget or legislation, and to maintain charitable status for faith-based organizations. The government responds that it recognizes religious charities' role and applies existing Income Tax Act tests, including the 'advancement of religion,' while affirming protection of reproductive rights.
451-00036
August 20, 2025
Mel Arnold · 98 signatures
Petitioners ask the Government of Canada to retain 'advancement of religion' as a charitable purpose. The government responds that religious charities remain eligible if they meet existing legal registration requirements.
451-00037
August 20, 2025
Michael Guglielmin · 30 signatures
Petitioners ask the Government of Canada to reject Finance Committee Recommendations 429 and 430 and preserve charitable status for faith-based organizations. The government responds it will maintain current charitable registration rules while protecting reproductive rights.
451-00038
August 20, 2025
Elizabeth May · 25 signatures
Petitioners ask the Minister to remove the five-year statutory limit on disability allowance back-pay and ensure veterans receive timely, just retroactive compensation. The government responds it already pays retroactive benefits and is reducing delays.
451-00040
August 20, 2025
Gord Johns · 44 signatures
Petitioners ask Canada to fund market expansion for Canadian wood products and to promptly enact a biomass tax credit to support forestry jobs. The government responds it supports the sector and proposed biomass tax‑credit changes.
451-00041
August 20, 2025
Elizabeth May · 97 signatures
Petitioners ask Canada to criminalize gender apartheid as a crime against humanity, seek CEDAW/UN action, and impose Magnitsky and UN sanctions to protect Afghan rights. The government responds it pursues accountability through international mechanisms.