Petitions

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

Parliament 45 · 1,552 petitions

e-7115

July 22, 2026

Government respondedElectronic

Mandatory federal secure-coding policy

Jeff Kibble · 698 signatures

Petitioners ask the Government of Canada to create a mandatory secure‑coding policy for federal custom software, appoint an oversight authority, and require new systems and assessed existing systems to comply. The government responds that oversight and security requirements already exist across Treasury Board, Cyber Centre and PSPC, with guidance and monitoring under development.

e-7120

July 22, 2026

Government respondedElectronic

End Safe Third Country Agreement

Jenny Kwan · 613 signatures

Petitioners ask the House to have the Minister of Immigration declare the U.S. no longer a safe third country, notify the U.S. of termination under Article 10, and order CBSA to stop enforcing the Safe Third Country Agreement. The government responds that the U.S. remains designated and Canada monitors U.S. developments under IRPA.

e-7136

July 22, 2026

Government respondedElectronic

Exclude mental illness from MAID

Chak Au · 933 signatures

Petitioners ask Parliament to enact Bill C‑218 to exclude mental illness as a sole condition for medical assistance in dying and to fund mental-health services. The government responds that people with only mental illness are currently excluded from MAID and that it is reviewing a committee recommendation to make that exclusion indefinite.

e-7150

July 22, 2026

Government respondedElectronic

Increase Criminal Code driving penalties

Gaétan Malette · 1,726 signatures

Petitioners ask the House to amend the Criminal Code to create mandatory minimum sentences and longer or lifetime driving bans for fatal conveyance offences, and permit immediate licence suspensions. The government responds that 2018 reforms and Bill C-14 (2026) already strengthened impaired-driving sentencing, restored driving-prohibition orders, and updated bail and victim-support measures.

e-7157

July 22, 2026

Government respondedElectronic

Political sponsorship for prisoners

Heather McPherson · 1,443 signatures

Petitioners ask the House of Commons and government to endorse MPs' political sponsorship of Iranian prisoners at risk of execution, create a transparent coordination framework, and press diplomatically to halt executions and obtain releases. The government responds that it opposes the death penalty, condemns Iran’s abuses, has used UN and diplomatic measures, and imposed sanctions.

e-7198

July 22, 2026

Government respondedElectronic

Keep common property in Salmon Allocation Policy

Brad Vis · 5,746 signatures

Petitioners ask the Government to keep the 'common property' principle in the revised Salmon Allocation Policy so salmon remain publicly managed with federal conservation and shared access. The government responds that salmon will remain a shared public resource, revisions will prioritize conservation and Indigenous rights, and no final decisions have been made.

e-7203

July 22, 2026

Government respondedElectronic

Reject Bill C‑15 rail powers

Scott Reid · 17,531 signatures

Petitioners ask Parliament to reject Bill C‑15 powers that expedite rail corridor approvals, halt the Alto high‑speed rail project, and redirect funds to higher‑frequency passenger service in existing corridors. The government responds that Alto is engaging communities and will favour existing corridors.

e-7222

July 22, 2026

Government respondedElectronic

Oppose Bill C-9

Leah Gazan · 2,827 signatures

Petitioners ask the House of Commons to oppose Bill C‑9, guarantee freedom of expression and peaceful assembly, and protect democratic rights instead of criminalizing protest. The government responds that Bill C‑9 is law.

e-7232

July 22, 2026

Government respondedElectronic

End firearm buyback program

Jason Groleau · 10,355 signatures

Petitioners ask the Government of Canada to end the firearm buyback program and redirect funds to mental‑health services and supports for vulnerable people. The government responds it is removing assault‑style firearms and funding mental‑health initiatives.

e-7252

July 22, 2026

Government respondedElectronic

Refuse support for US–Israeli campaign

Lori Idlout · 4,280 signatures

Petitioners ask the Government of Canada to condemn attacks on Iranian civilians and infrastructure, refrain from supporting the US–Israeli military campaign, and press for a ceasefire, independent investigations and UN-led diplomacy. The government responds that it has not participated, reaffirms IHL commitment, supports investigations and diplomatic efforts.

e-7254

July 22, 2026

Government respondedElectronic

Restore Iran internet access

Mark Gerretsen · 1,081 signatures

Petitioners ask Canada to restore internet in Iran; pursue multilateral investigations/evidence preservation; support detainees and family reunification; engage democratic Iranian figures including Reza Pahlavi; and report. The government responds that it provides targeted migration support.

e-7259

July 22, 2026

Government respondedElectronic

Reduce PR security delays

Jenny Kwan · 13,507 signatures

Petitioners ask IRCC to finalize PR applications delayed over 100% of service standards, require written justifications with firm dates, an independent ombudsperson, regular 90‑day updates and public backlog reporting. The government responds that partners are improving.

e-7284

July 22, 2026

Government respondedElectronic

Amend the Access to Information Act

Stephanie Kusie · 1,160 signatures

Petitioners ask the Treasury Board president to use the Access to Information Act review to address delays, reject proposals excluding emails/texts from official records, require objective justification, and consult the Information Commissioner. The government responds it is reviewing the Act, consulting the Information Commissioner, and will report to Parliament.

e-7308

July 22, 2026

Government respondedElectronic

Immediate ceasefire in Iran

Don Davies · 609 signatures

Petitioners ask Canada to demand an immediate ceasefire in Iran, pursue regional peace via multilateral diplomacy, and protect Iranian political prisoners and civil society. The government responds that it supports diplomacy, accountability and sanctions.

e-7315

July 22, 2026

Government respondedElectronic

Recall for floor-crossing MPs

Vincent Ho · 9,850 signatures

Petitioners ask the federal government to establish a recall when an MP joins another party, vacating the seat and triggering a by-election if 20% of prior votes sign within 90 days. The government responds that MPs are not obliged to resign on changing affiliation and that existing election law and party rules govern accountability.

e-7326

July 22, 2026

Government respondedElectronic

Imran Khan medical review and release

Michael Kram · 1,834 signatures

Petitioners ask the Government of Canada to urgently verify Imran Khan’s medical condition, secure independent specialist care and transparent family/legal access, and publicly press for his humanitarian release and similar detained political prisoners. The government responds that Canada monitors the situation, raises human-rights concerns diplomatically, and supports democracy and human-rights programming in Pakistan.

e-7332

July 22, 2026

Government respondedElectronic

Restore internet and sanction Iran

Karina Gould · 1,342 signatures

Petitioners ask the Government of Canada to condemn Iran’s human-rights abuses, demand immediate restoration of internet and telecoms, halt lethal force and detentions, expand targeted sanctions, and seek international accountability. The government responds that Canada condemns Iran, has led UN actions, imposed and expanded sanctions, opposes internet shutdowns and supports multilateral investigations and accountability.

e-7352

July 22, 2026

Government respondedElectronic

Keep Mactaquac Biodiversity Facility

Richard Bragdon · 1,084 signatures

Petitioners ask the Minister to keep Mactaquac Biodiversity Facility operating until alternatives and improved fish passage exist, consult the Wolastoqey, reaffirm conservation commitment, and release fish appropriately. The government responds it will consult.

e-7359

July 22, 2026

Government respondedElectronic

Prime Minister Question Period attendance

Stephanie Kusie · 2,136 signatures

Petitioners ask the Prime Minister to attend Question Period weekly and truthfully answer questions from the Official Opposition leader and all MPs. The government responds that ministers are accountable and the Prime Minister attends regularly.

e-7361

July 22, 2026

Government respondedElectronic

Appoint Ombudsperson for Responsible Enterprise

Simon-Pierre Savard-Tremblay · 656 signatures

Petitioners ask Canada to appoint an Ombudsperson for Responsible Enterprise and give the Office independence and power to compel testimony and documents to investigate human-rights abuses. The government responds it has discontinued the Office.