Read what Canadians are asking Parliament to do, and follow the government’s response.
Parliament 45 · 1,552 petitions
e-6721
December 18, 2025
Don Davies · 182 signatures
Petitioners ask the Government of Canada to refuse participation in and to not commit or allocate any Canadian funding or tax dollars to the United States' planned Gold Dome Defence System.
e-6805
December 18, 2025
Larry Brock · 92 signatures
Petitioners ask the federal government to amend the Divorce Act to make equal shared parenting the presumption, strengthen enforcement of court-ordered parenting time and authorize authorities to act when time is denied.
451-00217
December 17, 2025
Ellis Ross · 35 signatures
Petitioners ask the House of Commons to halt all bans on hunting and sport‑shooting firearms. The government responds it is strengthening controls, banning many assault‑style weapons, offering amnesty and compensation, and investing in enforcement.
451-00218
December 17, 2025
Carol Anstey · 31 signatures
Petitioners ask the Government to double federal funding for Small Craft Harbours, make that funding permanent, improve communication with harbour authorities and coastal communities, and expedite implementing the January 2024 objectives. The government responds it recognizes the program’s importance and is providing $463.3 million over three years, in addition to the program’s existing annual budget.
451-00219
December 17, 2025
John Nater · 331 signatures
Petitioners ask the Minister to proclaim November 17 as National Youth Homelessness Awareness Day. The government responds that youth homelessness is recognized on National Housing Day (Nov. 22) and through funding programs like Reaching Home.
451-00222
December 17, 2025
Aaron Gunn · 49 signatures
Petitioners ask the Government to reject PREI's 30‑yr licence to export electricity, saying it would lock Canadian resources and harm local development. The government responds that NRCan cannot comment during regulator review.
451-00223
December 17, 2025
Heather McPherson · 140 signatures
Petitioners ask the Government of Canada to ban Canadian nickel exports to Israel and to arms manufacturers supplying Israel, and require buyers to certify no resale. The government responds that export permits regulate such nickel.
451-00225
December 17, 2025
Gord Johns · 36 signatures
Petitioners ask the Government of Canada to set enforceable federal ship‑recycling standards at or above the EU regulation, fund reputable recyclers via loans or grants, and develop a strategy to recycle federally owned end‑of‑life vessels. The government responds that Transport Canada is reviewing options; no federal ship‑recycling rule or assistance exists; PSPC is developing one.
451-00226
December 17, 2025
Arnold Viersen · 33 signatures
Petitioners ask the House of Commons to vote against Bill C-21, stop bans on hunting rifles and shotguns, and defend and safeguard Canadian hunters’ property rights. The government responds that it is strengthening firearms controls, has prohibited many assault-style models, and offers amnesty, compensation and enforcement investments.
451-00227
December 17, 2025
Sandra Cobena · 30 signatures
Petitioners ask the government to restore the prior 'capital investments' definition, require PSAS reporting, and transparently classify spending. The government responds that the capital budgeting framework complements, not replaces, the Public Accounts.
451-00228
December 17, 2025
Gord Johns · 68 signatures
Petitioners ask the Government of Canada to reject militarized aid and ensure all Canadian assistance to Gaza is routed through UN-led, neutral and impartial humanitarian channels, restoring NGO access and staff entry. The government responds that it supports UN-led assistance, has funded and delivered aid, and urges Israel to allow unimpeded access.
451-00230
December 17, 2025
Jeff Kibble · 142 signatures
Petitioners ask the Minister to convene stakeholders, finish consultations and adopt science-based measures to recover Southern Resident Killer Whales while sustaining recreational fishing. The government responds it will review science and announce 2026 measures.
451-00231
December 17, 2025
Michael Kram · 345 signatures
Petitioners ask the Government of Canada to urge Pakistan to immediately release Imran Khan, disband closed military tribunals, hold internationally supervised free elections and restore Supreme Court independence. The government responds that Canada monitors developments.
451-00237
December 17, 2025
Arnold Viersen · 46 signatures
Petitioners ask House to affirm that the Canadian Armed Forces may support service members with public prayer, including at Remembrance Day. The government responds it supports inclusive chaplaincy and balances religious expression with members' rights.
451-00240
December 17, 2025
Arnold Viersen · 44 signatures
Petitioners ask the government to prohibit MAID for people whose natural death is not reasonably foreseeable—prognosis over six months. The government responds federal MAID law sets extra safeguards: a 90‑day assessment and specialist input.
451-00249
December 17, 2025
Dan Mazier · 28 signatures
Petitioners ask the Government of Canada to publish a detailed plan to curb rising rural crime and repeal lenient bail and catch‑and‑release policies. The government responds that it is strengthening bail and sentencing (Bill C‑14), has a Rural Crime Framework, and is funding prevention and enforcement.
451-00250
December 17, 2025
Alexandre Boulerice · 61 signatures
Petitioners ask the House of Commons to pause any final review of Canada Post's mandate until a parliamentary inquiry probes governance, finances and conflicts and halts divestment, restructuring and capital purchases. The government responds it accepted an Industrial Inquiry Commission report and is implementing its recommendations; no mandate review is planned and oversight remains.
451-00257
December 17, 2025
Brad Vis · 26 signatures
Petitioners ask the Government of Canada to not renew British Columbia’s drug decriminalization pilot and instead expand addiction treatment and restore public order. The government responds that health-care delivery is provincial, federal SUAP funding for safer-supply pilots has ended, and it continues to support provinces via drug-strategy and emergency treatment funds.
451-00258
December 17, 2025
Brad Vis · 26 signatures
Petitioners ask the government to reject finance committee recommendations 429 and 430 and omit them from the 2025 budget, affirming faith-based charities' charitable status. The government responds it will not remove 'advancement of religion' as a charitable purpose.
451-00261
December 17, 2025
Dan Mazier · 25 signatures
Petitioners ask the Government of Canada to repeal catch-and-release bail policies and publish a detailed plan to reduce rural crime. The government responds it has proposed bail reforms and created a Rural Crime Framework.