Read what Canadians are asking Parliament to do, and follow the government’s response.
Parliament 45 · 1,552 petitions
e-6579
November 20, 2025
Ned Kuruc · 31,840 signatures
Petitioners ask the Government to amend the Canada Elections Act to require 100 electors' signatures (50 in designated regions), add a candidate declaration of intent, and create a new $2,000 fine offence. The government responds that it recognizes ballot‑length challenges, supports Elections Canada’s work, and is carefully considering the issue and committee findings.
451-00150
November 19, 2025
Leah Gazan · 375 signatures
Petitioners ask the Minister of Finance to stop closing the RBC branch at Sargent and Sherbrook in Winnipeg. The government responds that banks must give four months' notice and the FCAC can convene meetings.
451-00151
November 19, 2025
Gord Johns · 34 signatures
Petitioners ask the Government of Canada to provide predictable multi‑year funding and capital upgrades to modernize and expand Friendship Centres. The government responds that it already provides multi‑year funding and infrastructure through urban Indigenous programs.
451-00152
November 19, 2025
Sukhman Gill · 25 signatures
Petitioners ask the Government to reject removing 'advancement of religion' as a charitable purpose. The government responds it will not remove that qualifying charitable purpose or revoke faith-based charities' registration.
451-00153
November 19, 2025
Elizabeth May · 36 signatures
Petitioners ask the House to pass laws requiring proactive pay equity and pay-transparency to ensure equal pay and treatment for women. The government responds that it has enacted proactive Pay Equity and pay-transparency measures.
451-00112
November 17, 2025
Dan Albas · 69 signatures
Petitioners ask Parliament to reintroduce Bill C‑332 to criminalize coercive and controlling behaviour and require judicial and police training. The government responds that C‑332 died and new legislation will be introduced.
451-00113
November 17, 2025
Dan Mazier · 26 signatures
Petitioners ask the Government of Canada to produce a detailed rural crime plan and repeal catch-and-release bail policies. The government responds it has a Rural Crime Framework, funds programs and proposes bail and sentencing reforms.
451-00114
November 17, 2025
Elizabeth May · 40 signatures
Petitioners ask to admit and reunite Canadian citizen Sophia Papp's spouse in Canada. The government responds it cannot disclose client details under the Privacy Act and that applications are assessed individually under immigration law.
451-00115
November 17, 2025
Dan Mazier · 25 signatures
Petitioners ask the Government of Canada to present a plan for rural crime and repeal catch-and-release bail policies. The government responds it’s strengthening bail laws and funding prevention.
451-00116
November 17, 2025
Jacob Mantle · 30 signatures
Petitioners ask the Government of Canada to repeal Bill C-21 and related orders, cancel the firearm confiscation scheme, instead enact laws to stop firearm smuggling and target criminal users, and apologize and compensate lawful owners. The government responds that it is strengthening controls and anti‑smuggling efforts, banning some assault‑style firearms, and offering amnesty and compensation.
451-00117
November 17, 2025
Jacob Mantle · 33 signatures
Petitioners ask Canada to reject FINA recommendation 430 and protect the right to promote religion without punitive tax measures. The government responds it is not considering removing advancement of religion as a charitable purpose.
451-00118
November 17, 2025
Marc Dalton · 52 signatures
Petitioners ask the Government to reject FINA recommendation 430 and prevent financial penalties for promoting religion. The government responds it will not remove 'advancement of religion' as a charitable purpose under the Income Tax Act.
451-00119
November 17, 2025
Patrick Bonin · 48 signatures
Petitioners ask the Government to require mandatory climate disclosures with net‑zero transition plans, establish an independent sustainable taxonomy excluding fossil‑fuel interests, and pass climate‑aligned financial regulation. The government responds it will support guidelines by 2026.
451-00120
November 17, 2025
Brad Redekopp · 40 signatures
Petitioners ask Ottawa to reinstate narcotics mandatory minimums, end federal safer-supply support, and fund rehabilitation beds. The government responds that federal safer-supply funding ended in March 2025; Ottawa funds treatment programs and provinces deliver care.
451-00121
November 17, 2025
Anju Dhillon · 106 signatures
Petitioners ask Canada to create a refundable tax credit for spay/neuter and other veterinary care, with amounts based on regional average costs. The government responds it will not subsidize personal pet-care expenses.
451-00122
November 17, 2025
Gord Johns · 29 signatures
Petitioners ask the Government of Canada to commit to long-term, adequate funding for Indigenous language programs. The government responds it enacted the Indigenous Languages Act and is implementing distinctions‑based, multi‑year funding with ongoing support.
451-00124
November 17, 2025
Garnett Genuis · 32 signatures
Petitioners ask the Government of Canada to reject FINA pre‑budget recommendation 430, reaffirm support for an open culture, and prevent punitive tax measures that would restrict citizens promoting religion. The government responds it will not amend the Income Tax Act to remove advancement of religion as a charitable purpose.
451-00125
November 17, 2025
Garnett Genuis · 38 signatures
Petitioners ask the Government of Canada to prohibit MAID for people whose natural death is not reasonably foreseeable, i.e. with a prognosis beyond six months. The government responds that federal MAID law uses extra safeguards in such cases, including a minimum 90‑day assessment, expert assessment and review of alternatives.
451-00128
November 17, 2025
Brad Vis · 26 signatures
Petitioners ask the Government of Canada to reject allowing advance requests for MAID as proposed in Recommendation 21 of the 2023 Special Joint Committee. The government responds that it held national consultations, published a What We Heard report, and will refer advance requests to a Special Joint Parliamentary Committee in Winter 2026.
451-00129
November 17, 2025
Brad Vis · 33 signatures
Petitioners ask Canada to reject FINA recommendation 430 and reaffirm advancement of religion as a charitable purpose without punitive financial measures. The government responds it is not considering removing advancement of religion.