Read what Canadians are asking Parliament to do, and follow the government’s response.
Parliament 45 · 1,552 petitions
451-00440
March 23, 2026
Ellis Ross · 66 signatures
Petitioners ask the House to support Bill C-218 to reverse MAID eligibility for people whose sole medical condition is a mental illness. The government responds that the temporary exclusion remains pending reviews and readiness work.
451-00441
March 23, 2026
Dan Muys · 25 signatures
Petitioners ask the Government to support Bill C-218 to prohibit MAID for people whose sole underlying condition is a mental illness. The government responds that the temporary exclusion stays while reviews, guidance and training assess readiness.
451-00442
March 23, 2026
Dean Allison · 64 signatures
Petitioners ask the Government of Canada to protect religious freedom by ensuring Bill C‑9 cannot criminalize reading, sharing, preaching or teaching of sacred texts. The government responds that existing law and proposed Bill C‑9 provisions protect good‑faith religious expression and that prosecutors must prove deliberate intent to promote hatred before charges.
451-00443
March 23, 2026
Elizabeth May · 25 signatures
Petitioners ask the Government of Canada to implement the CAPE Call to Action: adopt carbon pricing, rapidly phase out fossil fuels and coal, deploy net‑zero infrastructure and ban single‑use plastics, reaching net‑zero by 2050. The government responds that it pursues adaptation, a net‑zero‑by‑2050 plan, strengthened carbon pricing and regulations, clean‑infrastructure investments, and plastics ban.
451-00445
March 23, 2026
Connie Cody · 32 signatures
Petitioners ask government to amend Bill C‑9 to exempt reading and sharing of sacred texts and protect good‑faith religious speech. The government responds that C‑9 protects good‑faith religious expression and targets only extreme hate speech.
451-00446
March 23, 2026
Kevin Lamoureux · 29 signatures
Petitioners ask the Government of Canada to collaborate with provinces to retain Ukrainian settlers as permanent residents and reaffirm Canada’s humanitarian protection. The government responds that CUAET, a family reunification pathway and extended temporary-status measures have assisted Ukrainians and provinces may use PNPs while IRCC monitors.
451-00447
March 23, 2026
Cathay Wagantall · 37 signatures
Petitioners ask the Liberal government to exempt reading and sharing of sacred texts from Bill C-9 criminalization. The government responds that existing law and proposed wording protect good-faith religious expression.
451-00448
March 23, 2026
Jacob Mantle · 30 signatures
Petitioners ask the Government to withdraw a proposal removing Criminal Code safeguards for good‑faith religious expression, protect religious freedom, and oppose similar measures. The government responds that Bill C‑9 and an amendment clarify that good‑faith religious teaching and sharing are not criminal hate‑propaganda.
451-00449
March 23, 2026
Andrew Lawton · 30 signatures
Petitioners ask the Liberal Government to protect the right to read and share sacred texts and prevent C‑9 criminalizing good‑faith religious expression. The government responds that Charter law and a C‑9 clause exempt it.
451-00452
March 23, 2026
Gord Johns · 46 signatures
Petitioners ask the Government of Canada to enshrine parity in Medicare, fund timely community-based culturally appropriate mental and substance use services, and create a Canada Mental Health Transfer with $4.5B. The government responds it invests.
451-00453
March 23, 2026
Burton Bailey · 30 signatures
Petitioners ask the Government of Canada to reject the Finance Committee’s recommendation to remove 'advancement of religion' as a charitable purpose under the Income Tax Act. The government responds that it is not considering amending the Income Tax Act to remove that qualifying charitable purpose.
451-00454
March 23, 2026
Burton Bailey · 229 signatures
Petitioners ask the Government of Canada to withdraw Bill C‑9 and protect the right to read, share and express religious beliefs free from government intrusion. The government responds it will retain protections and clarify law.
451-00456
March 23, 2026
Louis Plamondon · 3,567 signatures
Petitioners ask the Government of Canada to recognize family caregivers and create a federal monthly caregiver allowance, expand EI caregiving eligibility and duration, and establish a national caregiver respite and support program. The government responds that it offers EI caregiving benefits, will evaluate them in 2026–27 and launched a Care Economy Alliance to review supports.
451-00458
March 23, 2026
Dan Mazier · 34 signatures
Petitioners ask the Government to publish a plan to address rural crime and repeal catch‑and‑release bail policies. The government responds it has funded prevention and introduced Bill C‑14 to tighten bail and sentencing.
451-00460
March 23, 2026
Sukhman Gill · 34 signatures
Petitioners ask the Government of Canada to fund flood monitoring, early-warning systems and emergency preparedness for Abbotsford, and to adopt science-based, community-consulted climate-resilient flood plans in the next federal budget. The government responds that it supports monitoring, mapping, local mitigation and has Budget 2025 resilience commitments.
451-00461
March 23, 2026
Arpan Khanna · 341 signatures
Petitioners ask the government to ensure Bill C‑9 cannot criminalize reading, teaching or sharing sacred texts and to enshrine a good‑faith exemption. The government responds that Charter protections and C‑9’s amendment protect good‑faith religious expression.
451-00462
March 23, 2026
Gord Johns · 25 signatures
Petitioners ask Canada to support Bill C-206 creating a national strategy for brain injury prevention, treatment, rehabilitation and recovery. The government responds it already supports coordinated brain‑health programs and will work with the bill's sponsor.
451-00463
March 23, 2026
Elizabeth May · 38 signatures
Petitioners ask the Minister to simplify federal responsibilities and communication on marine protected areas. The government responds that DFO will coordinate with Parks Canada and ECCC to clarify roles and update interdepartmental governance for MPAs.
451-00464
March 23, 2026
Marc Dalton · 27 signatures
Petitioners ask Canada to condemn violence in Nigeria, press Nigeria to protect and investigate, expedite humanitarian aid and refuge including Canadians' family, and consider targeted sanctions. The government responds it condemns abuses and aids victims.
451-00465
March 23, 2026
Marc Dalton · 211 signatures
Petitioners ask the government to stop and reverse Canada Post service cuts and pursue service expansion to generate revenue. The government responds it will implement commission recommendations and offer up to $1.01B repayable support.