This petition asks the federal government to review laws around foreign influence and transparency in Canada's critical minerals sector, including how companies disclose ties to foreign governments.

Canada’s critical minerals are strategic national assets essential to Canada’s economic prosperity, national security, clean energy transition, and defence industries;

Canada’s mineral exploration and mining sector is increasingly attracting foreign investment and international political interest;

Canadians have heard repeated public statements from prominent U.S. political figures regarding Canada’s strategic resources and critical minerals;

Public confidence in Canada’s resource sector depends on transparency, accountability, and safeguards against inappropriate foreign influence;

Recent appointments of prominent foreign political, military, intelligence, and diplomatic figures to advisory roles within Canadian critical-mineral companies have raised public questions about governance, conflicts of interest, and the protection of Canada’s national interests; and

Canadians have the right to understand how strategic resource projects are governed and whether existing laws adequately protect Canada’s sovereignty and national security.

We, the undersigned,citizens and residents of Canada, call upon theGovernment of Canadato review laws governing foreign influence, national security, and transparency in the critical minerals sector within 90 days. 1. Assess whether stronger disclosure requirements are needed when companies appoint former foreign government officials or advisors, and provide recommendations; 2. Evaluate whether current national security review processes adequately address geopolitical risks; 3. Determine whether additional safeguards are needed to protect Canada’s strategic resources from undue foreign influence while supporting legitimate investment; 4. Publish an implementation plan to improve transparency within 90 days; and Canada’s critical minerals are strategic national assets. Canadians deserve confidence that these resources are managed transparently, securely, and in the national interest to protect Canada’s sovereignty and long-term prosperity.