Read what Canadians are asking Parliament to do, and follow the government’s response.
Parliament 45 · 1,552 petitions
451-00723
May 8, 2026
Ted Falk · 29 signatures
Petitioners ask the government to withdraw the Criminal Code change removing the good‑faith religious defence and protect sacred texts. The government responds it protects religious freedom and that Bill C‑9 targets only extreme hate.
451-00724
May 8, 2026
Tamara Jansen · 35 signatures
Petitioners ask the Liberal Government to ensure Bill C‑9 cannot criminalize reading or sharing sacred texts and to protect religious freedom from government interference. The government responds that the Charter protects religious freedom, prosecutors must show intent to promote hatred, and C‑9 affirms good‑faith religious discussion and sharing of sacred texts are not criminalized.
451-00725
May 8, 2026
Bardish Chagger · 32 signatures
Petitioners ask the Government to commission an independent review of IRCC's security‑screening referrals, publish clear service standards, prioritize long‑term residents, protect applicants' employment/mobility/status, and provide transparent application updates. The government responds that IRCC assesses cases individually, offers secure online accounts for updates, and that some security checks are carried out by independent partners.
451-00726
May 8, 2026
William Stevenson · 454 signatures
Petitioners ask the Government of Canada to reclassify Grande Cache, Alberta, into the Northern Residents Deductions Intermediate Zone (Zone B) so its residents qualify for the NRD tax benefit. The government responds that the zonal approach followed Task Force recommendations to avoid arbitrary community-based eligibility and invites public feedback on the tax system.
e-6836
May 8, 2026
Xavier Barsalou-Duval · 810 signatures
Petitioners ask the Prime Minister to re-establish a shoreline protection program for wake-driven erosion in Varennes–Verchères–Contrecoeur. The government responds that the Canadian Coast Guard uses warnings, monitoring and navigation aids to reduce vessel-related shoreline impacts.
e-6951
May 8, 2026
Annie Koutrakis · 1,786 signatures
Petitioners ask the Government to assume ownership of the Last Post Fund National Field of Honour, direct VAC and Canadian Heritage to agree a transfer plan, and announce it by 11 Nov 2026. The government responds that VAC is reviewing governance, legal and operational matters and will continue working with the Last Post Fund.
451-00681
May 7, 2026
Pauline Rochefort · 56 signatures
Petitioners ask Parliament to pass Bill C-218 to reverse MAID eligibility when mental illness is the sole medical condition. The government responds that the temporary exclusion remains while reviews, guidance and training prepare health systems.
451-00683
May 7, 2026
Elizabeth May · 25 signatures
Petitioners ask the Minister of Finance to classify virtual disability support services as tax-exempt and enable organizations to offer them tax-free. The government responds that some virtual supports are already recognized in existing tax measures.
451-00684
May 7, 2026
Sukhman Gill · 31 signatures
Petitioners ask Canada to protect religious freedom by ensuring Bill C‑9 cannot criminalize reading, sharing or teaching sacred texts. The government responds that Bill C‑9 preserves Charter protections and excludes good‑faith religious discussion.
451-00685
May 7, 2026
Sukhman Gill · 120 signatures
Petitioners ask Canada to fund or partner with provinces and municipalities to build a new grass field for the Home Wolverines' training and competition. The government responds that federal programs can support such sports facilities.
451-00687
May 7, 2026
Cheryl Gallant · 58 signatures
Petitioners ask Criminal Code ss.34–35 be amended to remove 'reasonable' and replace it with 'by any means necessary, including lethal force', and to enshrine home inviolability (Castle Doctrine). The government responds that the Code already provides defences and prosecutions are decided independently.
451-00688
May 7, 2026
Ted Falk · 78 signatures
Petitioners ask the House of Commons to repeal the law extending medical assistance in dying eligibility to people whose sole medical condition is mental illness. The government responds that the temporary exclusion remains in place until March 2027 and that reviews, guidance and clinician training are being developed to assess health‑system readiness.
451-00689
May 7, 2026
Brad Vis · 29 signatures
Petitioners ask Canada to keep the 'common property' principle in the Pacific Salmon Allocation Policy so salmon stay publicly managed. The government responds the review is ongoing and salmon will remain a shared public resource.
451-00690
May 7, 2026
Brad Vis · 35 signatures
Petitioners ask the Government of Canada to keep the common‑property principle in the Salmon Allocation Policy so salmon remain publicly managed. The government responds the review is ongoing; salmon will remain a shared public resource.
451-00691
May 7, 2026
Brad Vis · 28 signatures
Petitioners ask the government to keep the 'common property' principle in the revised Salmon Allocation Policy so salmon remain publicly managed and not under exclusive control. The government responds that the review is ongoing.
451-00692
May 7, 2026
Brad Vis · 26 signatures
Petitioners ask the government to keep the 'common property' principle in the revised Salmon Allocation Policy so salmon remain publicly managed with transparent, conservation-focused stewardship and no exclusive control. The government responds that the policy review is ongoing and salmon will remain a shared public resource under the Fisheries Act, prioritizing conservation and Indigenous rights.
451-00693
May 7, 2026
Brad Vis · 30 signatures
Petitioners ask the Government to keep 'common property' in the revised Pacific Salmon Allocation Policy so salmon remain publicly managed and not under exclusive control. The government responds that Pacific salmon will remain a shared public resource under the Fisheries Act and that no decisions have been made.
451-00694
May 7, 2026
Randy Hoback · 62 signatures
Petitioners ask the Liberal government to ensure Bill C-9 does not criminalize reading, teaching, or sharing sacred texts. The government responds that good‑faith religious expression is protected and Bill C‑9 targets only deliberate, extreme hate.
451-00695
May 7, 2026
Randy Hoback · 36 signatures
Petitioners ask the Liberal government to bar use of Bill C-9 to criminalize reading, teaching or sharing sacred texts. The government responds that C-9 and amendments protect good‑faith religious expression.
451-00696
May 7, 2026
Randy Hoback · 35 signatures
Petitioners ask the Liberal government to ensure Bill C-9 cannot be used to criminalize passages of sacred texts and to uphold the right to read and share them. The government responds that existing law and a clause in Bill C-9 already protect good‑faith religious expression and target only deliberate, extreme hate speech.