Petitions

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

Parliament 45 · 1,552 petitions

451-00899

June 8, 2026

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Independent inquiry into CFB Gagetown

Elizabeth May · 58 signatures

Petitioners ask the government to order a fully independent inquiry into CFB Gagetown's herbicide program and fact‑finding report and to have the Standing Committee on National Defence complete its contaminated‑sites study with recommendations. The government responds that National Defence has investigated, will assess new evidence under established processes, and does not plan further inquiries.

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June 8, 2026

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Harmonize family law nationwide

Lisa Hepfner · 165 signatures

Petitioners ask the Government of Canada to work with provincial governments to harmonize and remove bias from federal and provincial divorce and family laws, ensuring equal separation/divorce rights nationwide.

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June 8, 2026

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Review CRA charity revocations

Roman Baber · 1,775 signatures

Petitioners ask the Government of Canada to immediately review CRA revocations of the named Jewish charities, require fair compliance‑correction opportunities before revocation, and ensure neutral application of the Income Tax Act.

451-00886

June 5, 2026

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Rural crime plan and bail laws

Dan Mazier · 28 signatures

Petitioners ask the Government to deliver a detailed plan to curb rural crime in Dauphin/Parkland and repeal catch‑and‑release policies. The government responds that it has a Rural Crime Framework, prevention funding and proposed bail reforms.

451-00887

June 5, 2026

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Prevent criminalization of sacred texts

Dean Allison · 89 signatures

Petitioners ask that Bill C-9 and Criminal Code amendments not be used to criminalize passages of sacred texts and that reading and sharing them be protected. The government responds that freedom of religion is protected, prosecutions require intent to promote extreme hatred, and good-faith religious discussion is not criminalized.

451-00888

June 5, 2026

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Clarify Bill C-9 protections

Dean Allison · 476 signatures

Petitioners ask the Government of Canada to clarify Bill C-9 to protect the right to read, share and teach sacred texts and to bar criminalization of religious teachings. The government responds that existing law and a clause in Bill C-9 already protect good-faith religious discussion and that only extreme, deliberate promotion of hatred is criminalized.

451-00889

June 5, 2026

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Affirm Xinka FPIC and protections

Elizabeth May · 34 signatures

Petitioners ask Canada to affirm Xinka FPIC, press company and Guatemala to respect Escobal's rejection, and direct consular officials to use Voices at Risk. The government responds it recognizes Indigenous rights and engages with stakeholders.

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June 5, 2026

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Expedited immigration pathways for LGBTQ+

Robert Oliphant · 4,520 signatures

Petitioners ask Canada to create expedited LGBTQ+ immigration pathways, expand humanitarian consideration, and reaffirm Canada as a safe haven. The government responds that existing refugee, humanitarian and expedited pathways and partner referrals address SOGIESC vulnerabilities.

451-00867

June 4, 2026

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Allow adaptive striped bass harvest

Gabriel Hardy · 27 signatures

Petitioners ask the Minister to assess striped bass overabundance, adopt adaptive regional measures (including controlled harvest), consult stakeholders and publish results. The government responds that the species is SARA-listed and Quebec manages recreational fishing.

451-00868

June 4, 2026

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Ban live export of horses

John Nater · 66 signatures

Petitioners ask the Government to amend the Health of Animals Regulations to ban the live export of horses for slaughter. The government responds that the HAR regulates humane transport and CFIA inspects and enforces shipments.

451-00869

June 4, 2026

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Retain section 319(3.1)(b)

John Nater · 38 signatures

Petitioners ask the Minister to keep Criminal Code section 319(3.1)(b) and protect the right to read and share sacred texts. The government responds that existing law and Bill C-9 protect good-faith religious expression.

451-00870

June 4, 2026

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Stop A‑OTHR on Clearview farmland

John Nater · 42 signatures

Petitioners ask Canada to halt A‑OTHR construction and purchases on Clearview farmland, and register the parcel with Ontario Farmland Trust. The government responds that DND says A‑OTHR is necessary and will limit wetland impacts.

451-00871

June 4, 2026

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Allow striped bass harvests

Bernard Généreux · 28 signatures

Petitioners ask the Minister to allow region-specific striped bass harvests in the upper and middle St. Lawrence after scientific assessment and local consultation. The government responds that Quebec manages fisheries and the species remains listed.

451-00873

June 4, 2026

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Ban live horse exports

Ben Carr · 30 signatures

Petitioners ask the government to amend the Health of Animals Regulations to ban live horse exports for slaughter. The government responds that the HAR governs transport, was updated in 2020, and the CFIA inspects and enforces exports.

451-00874

June 4, 2026

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Review IRCC security referrals

Brendan Hanley · 56 signatures

Petitioners ask IRCC to review security‑screening referrals so they’re based on individualized risk, with greater transparency, service standards and shorter delays. The government responds it assesses cases individually and provides online updates.

451-00875

June 4, 2026

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Cancel unsustainable bilateral debts

Brendan Hanley · 30 signatures

Petitioners ask the House of Commons and Government of Canada to review and cancel Canada's unsustainable bilateral debts without conditions, seek a UN debt framework, and raise bilateral climate grants to 60% for adaptation and loss and damage. The government responds it promotes debt sustainability and plans over $13 billion in climate support.

451-00876

June 4, 2026

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End gun buyback program

Rosemarie Falk · 44 signatures

Petitioners ask the government to immediately end the gun buyback/confiscation program and prioritize bail reform so repeat violent offenders serve custody. The government responds it is banning assault‑style firearms, running compensation and pursuing bail reforms.

451-00877

June 4, 2026

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Stop MAID expansion to mental illness

Rosemarie Falk · 59 signatures

Petitioners ask the Government to support Bill C‑218 to bar MAID for persons whose sole condition is mental illness. The government responds that the exclusion remains until 2027 and it is funding readiness measures.

451-00878

June 4, 2026

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Review HTS delisting and Syria policy

Michael Guglielmin · 38 signatures

Petitioners ask Canada to seek Kurdish constitutional status and protections in Syria, review HTS’s delisting, and require parliamentary review of engagement. The government responds that it has reviewed delisting, re‑engaged Syria, and monitors implementation.

451-00879

June 4, 2026

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Investigate Eritrean interference

Garnett Genuis · 25 signatures

Petitioners ask Canada to investigate and counter Eritrean interference—refuse visas/events, bar regime supporters from sponsorship or asylum, and strengthen sanctions. The government responds it raises concerns multilaterally, screens immigration case‑by‑case, and reviews sanctions.