E-petitions to the House of Commons

The Copyright Modernization Act came into force on November 7th 2012;

There was substantial pressure from the United States of America to enact copyright legislation similar to their Digital Millennium Copyright Act;

The Copyright Act now prohibits circumvention of Technological Protection Measures (TPMs), with some limited exceptions;

Many of the exceptions to copyright infringement detailed in the Copyright Act cannot be exercised without bypassing some form of TPM;

This prohibition is in tension with the Charter rights of Canadians to freedom of expression and prevents the use of adaptive technologies used by people with perceptual disabilities because it prohibits circumvention even where no copyright infringement occurs;

This prohibition has facilitated widespread anti-competitive behaviour by corporations, resulting in significant costs to citizens and residents of Canada, such as "tied selling" of consumables including printer ink cartridges;

Legal restrictions on circumventing TPMs limit certain repair activities and contribute to electronic waste;

These negative effects were anticipated at the time the Copyright Modernization Act was drafted, but were considered a reasonable price to pay to facilitate trade with the USA;

The United States of America has recently imposed significant tariffs on imports from Canada;

Canada has many innovative technologists who could produce innovative, consumer-friendly, reasonably-priced devices that would enable people all over the world to break these technologically-imposed monopolies; and

Parliament has attempted to mitigate some of these effects with bills C-244 and C-294, with limited effect.

We, the undersigned,citizens and residents of Canada, call upon theGovernment of Canadato repeal sections 41.1 to 41.21 of the Copyright Act.

From April 1, 2025 to March 31, 2026, visitors spent $6.5 billion in communities near national parks and historic sites with net contribution to Canada of $5.9 billion in GDP, $3.4 billion in labour income, $839 million in taxes for all levels of government, and 58,736 FTE jobs. These contributions and economic diversification are essential for northern, remote, and rural communities;

Parks Canada employees volunteer for firefighting, EMS, SAR, sport teams, cultural and indigenous activities, citizen science, and many other activities. “Workforce adjustments” will result in the relocation of individuals and families, and the loss of crucial volunteers and professionals, leading to potentially devastating losses to northern, remote, and rural communities;

Parks Canada's "workforce adjustments" will severely curtail or terminate many services, reducing the quality of visitor experiences and risking the safety of visitors and wildlife;

Parks Canada's "workforce adjustments" undermines Canada’s obligations to First Nations and Inuit under land claims and cooperative management agreements, and could result in legal challenges under Section 35 of the Constitution Act; and

The Government of Canada’s commitment to “protect biodiversity through the conservation of 30% of lands by 2030 and to contribute to this goal by establishing ten new national parks” will be undermined by Parks Canada's "workforce adjustments".

We, the undersigned,Citizens and residents of Canada, electors of the Yukon, NWT, Nunavut, and residents of northern, remote, and rural communities, call upon theMinister of the Environment, Climate Change and Natureto immediately suspend planned “workforce adjustments” at Parks Canada pending a comprehensive independent arm’s-length review of Parks Canada Mandated and Operational Priorities, and the consequential realistic impact to northern, remote, and rural communities across Canada, and by extension the impact to Arctic security and sovereignty.

Microplastics are ubiquitous across Canadian ecosystems, treated drinking water, wildlife, food and human tissues;

By carrying or releasing hazardous chemical additives and sorbing chemicals and pathogens from the environment, microplastics expose ecosystems and people to particles and associated chemicals cumulatively, a particular concern for children and future generations;

Laundering of synthetic textiles and tire wear are the two most significant sources of microplastic pollution (up to 65%);

Although a fraction of microfibres can be captured through filtration, residual microplastics will remain in both water and the biosolids that are subsequently applied to agricultural fields, so that microfibres can only be wholly eliminated if textiles are made truly biodegradable; and

Canada has the opportunity to be a global leader in the research and development of truly biodegradable materials and technologies that wholly eliminate microplastics.

We, the undersigned,People of Canada, call upon theGovernment of Canadato: 1. Integrate and emphasize microplastics and their pollution pathways into federal plastics strategies and action plans, and strengthen or clarify Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA) authorities under the listing of the toxic substance Plastic Manufactured Items (PMIs); 2. Enable Canadian intellectual property and biomaterial supply chains to dominate in a post-plastic world by funding and incentivizing Canadian research, development and commercialization of truly biodegradable textile fibers and dyes and prioritize transparency to the Canadian public on plans, progress, timelines and outcomes; and 3. Establish a sustained federal research and innovation program to enable the production and use of tires that yield only truly biodegradable, non-toxic particles, with clear pathways from proof of concept to field testing and commercialization.

In Canada and globally, sweltering heatwaves, devastating wildfires, melting glaciers, and unprecedented droughts and floods demonstrate that we are well into a climate crisis and flirting with a climate catastrophe;

We are experiencing an existential moment in human and planetary history that demands bold, purposeful action;

The crisis is caused by burning non-renewable fossil fuels;

Renewable energy is, in very many places, the most cost-effective source of new electrical power; and

Canada is actively engaged in an unprecedented opportunity to build a stronger, flourishing, and more internationally connected and respected country.

We, the undersigned,citizens and residents of Canada, call upon thePrime Ministerto create and implement an urgent, high-profile, generously funded Build Canada Stronger Climate Program anchored in: 1. Accelerating the connection of our electricity transmission infrastructure across Canada, and building one that is designed to enable distributed sources of electricity, large and small; 2. Empowering a massive build out of renewable electricity systems (solar, wind, geothermal and batteries) at scale, and quickly; 3. Galvanizing ambitious programs to radically reduce the carbon footprint of the residential, commercial and industrial sectors, for both new and existing buildings and industrial plants; 4. Expanding a comprehensive program to move our transportation sector off oil-based fuels and onto battery power; and 5. Redirecting the annual billions of dollars of current fossil fuel subsidies to help fund the Build Canada Stronger Climate Program.

Investor–State Dispute Settlement (ISDS) allows foreign investors to challenge regulations before international arbitration tribunals outside Canada’s courts, giving corporations powers to challenge legislation passed by elected governments;

ISDS can threaten protections addressing climate change, pollution, biodiversity loss, resource extraction and public health. Costly claims may discourage governments from adopting strong protections, undermining present and future generations’ right to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment;

These risks are especially serious for Indigenous peoples. Disputes involving mining, pipeline, energy or forestry projects may affect Indigenous lands, waters and livelihoods. Policies must uphold treaty rights, the duty to consult and the principles of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP);

The recently signed Canada-Ecuador Free Trade Agreement is a particularly clear example of an agreement that could violate Indigenous rights and environmental protection;

Most Canadian companies filing ISDS cases abroad operate in the mining and fossil-fuel sectors;

Governments must remain free to regulate the economy, protect workers and communities, safeguard the environment, honour Indigenous rights and uphold Canadian courts’ authority without fear of financial penalties; and

As more countries turn away from or limit ISDS, Canada risks becoming an outlier.

We, the undersigned,residents of Canada, call upon theGovernment of Canadato: 1. Reject legislation implementing the Canada–Ecuador Free Trade Agreement; 2. Terminate Canada’s bilateral investment treaties that contain ISDS; 3. Commit to not signing future agreements or contracts, or enacting laws, that contain ISDS; and 4. Support a future multilateral treaty for a just transition away from fossil fuels with provisions to end ISDS.

Bill C-30 amended the Pest Control Products Act to allow federal cabinet to authorize the continued or renewed use of pesticides that Health Canada has determined pose unacceptable risks to human health or the environment;

This change permits political and economic considerations to override independent, science-based safety assessments that have historically guided pesticide regulation in Canada; and

Canadians deserve pesticide regulation grounded in independent scientific evidence to protect public health, food safety, and the environment.

We, the undersigned,residents of Canada, call upon theGovernment of Canadato:1. Repeal or amend the provisions of Bill C-30 that allow cabinet to override Health Canada's science-based pesticide risk assessments;2. Restore pesticide approval decisions to an independent, evidence-based process free from political influence; and3. Commit to full public and parliamentary review of any future changes to the Pest Control Products Act.

The government’s “AI for All” Strategy (published June 4, 2026) encourages heavy adoption of AI by businesses without considering the probable impacts on Canadian job numbers;

The Strategy earmarks $200 billion in taxpayer money for a speculative and unproven technology;

The Strategy fails to address the environmental and climate impacts of 60% AI adoption by 2034; and

The Strategy aims to “provide access to trusted AI agents for every post-secondary student” while disregarding the likely consequences to educational standards (i.e. widespread AI-enabled cheating).

We, the undersigned,citizens and residents of Canada, call upon theGovernment of Canadato: 1. Immediately conduct a study of the Strategy’s likely impact on short-term and long-term Canadian job numbers; 2. If a net job loss is forecasted, rework the Strategy to prioritize job preservation and creation for Canadians; 3. Commit the $200 billion in stages, with subsequent investment dependent on real, tangible benefits for Canadians, and prioritize Canadian-owned, Canadian-housed servers; 4. Undertake a rigorous scientific assessment of the likely environmental and climate impacts of 60% AI adoption by 2034; 5. Work closely with the academic sector to ensure meaningful educational standards are maintained; 6. Uphold Canada’s national mandate to “foster and promote the study and enjoyment of, and the production of works in, the arts,” and protect the interests of Canadian creators against mass-produced AI content; and 7. Weighing all projected negative impacts (economic, educational, social, and environmental) against projected benefits, reassess whether there is a clear mandate for the Strategy, or whether it should be revoked or modified.

Canadian wildfire seasons are growing longer and more destructive, with 2023 and 2025 being the worst and second-worst wildfire seasons in Canadian history;

The 2026 season has already seen over 3,100 fires and 1.4 million hectares burned, with nearly 800 wildfires active nationally as of July, displacing families and blanketing communities across Canada and beyond in hazardous smoke;

The cost of suppressing a wildfire rises exponentially with its size, meaning every hour gained in detection saves lives, homes, forests, and public funds;

Drone technology, satellite imaging, and AI-enabled camera networks can detect ignitions within minutes — long before traditional lookout or public-report methods — and pilot projects such as AI wildfire-detection cameras in Kananaskis, Alberta have shown promise but remain small and fragmented;

Canada has invested in aerial firefighting response capacity but lacks a coordinated national early-detection system; and

Canada's emissions reduction and clean energy commitments must accelerate to limit the warming that fuels these disasters.

We, the undersigned,citizens and residents of Canada, call upon theGovernment of Canadato: 1. Establish and fund a national early wildfire detection program — deploying drones, satellite monitoring, and AI-assisted camera networks across high-risk regions — developed and operated in partnership with provinces, territories, and Indigenous communities, with the goal of detecting new ignitions within minutes rather than hours; 2. Strengthen and enforce national greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets, with binding interim milestones on the path to net-zero; and 3. Accelerate the deployment of clean, renewable energy — including expedited permitting, grid modernization, and investment in wind, solar, hydro, and storage — to displace fossil fuel generation more quickly.

The Government of Canada is legally obligated under the 2021 Safe Drinking Water for First Nations class action settlement agreement to introduce legislation that upholds First Nations’ equal right to clean, safe drinking water;

The Liberal government’s Bill C-37, the First Nations Clean Water Act, falls significantly short of this legal obligation, failing to recognize the human right of all First Nations individuals to clean drinking water;

Bill C-37 limits First Nations’ jurisdiction and authority over water to RESERVE LANDS ONLY, excluding lands over which Aboriginal title is claimed by a First Nation, or has been confirmed by a court;

The Liberals have excluded Article 25 of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples from Bill C-37 to bypass First Nations’ rights in Modern Treaties and in traditional lands and territories; and

Just like in Bill C-5, Bill C-37 is part of a broader trend of the Carney Liberal government repeatedly violating Indigenous Constitutional and Treaty rights and ignoring their duty to consult and obtain the free, prior and informed consent of Indigenous Peoples.

We, the undersigned,residents of Canada and First Nations,, call upon theGovernment of Canadato amend Bill C-37 to recognize the human right of all First Nations individuals to clean drinking water, to be compliant with ALL articles of UNDRIP, and to commit sufficient funding to ensure the right to clean water is upheld in practice.

Despite research linking pesticide exposure to cancer, reproductive and neurological issues, the Government of Canada passed Bill C-30, amending the Pest Control Products Act, allowing Cabinet to override Health Canada scientific decisions for economic reasons. Thus, removing independent oversight and permitting reauthorization of harmful pesticides for up to six years; and,

Canada remains negligent regarding severe pesticide impacts:

Neonicotinoids (imidacloprid, clothianidin, thiamethoxam) — Canada’s most used insecticides — are found in soils, waterways, and food at harmful levels to pollinators, wildlife and human health. A 2018 phaseout proposal was reversed after alleged industry interference. The EU banned outdoor use and restricts imports containing residues, threatening Canadian exports;

Atrazine, banned in the EU and classified a probable carcinogen by WHO in 2025, is detected in Quebec rivers;

2,4-D is still used despite cancer and endocrine disruption links;

Metolachlor contaminates Quebec waterways with no federal restriction;

Chlorpyrifos residues persist in imports despite its 2023 phaseout; and

Neonicotinoid use devastates tick predators (opossums, beetles, insectivorous birds), accelerating spread of disease-carrying ticks.

We, the undersigned,citizens and residents of Canada, call upon theGovernment of Canadato:1. Repeal Bill C-30, Division 8 of the Pest Control Products Act;2. Ban all outdoor agricultural and ornamental neonicotinoid use;3. Ban atrazine immediately;4. Ban or restrict 2,4-D;5. Impose EU-comparable residue limits on metolachlor and chlorpyrifos;6. Protect natural tick predators by prohibiting neonicotinoids near wildlife habitat;7. Create a national public pesticide database; and8. Establish an independent pesticide evaluation body free from industry funding. 1. Repeal Bill C-30, Division 8 of the Pest Control Products Act; 2. Ban all outdoor agricultural and ornamental neonicotinoid use; 3. Ban atrazine immediately; 4. Ban or restrict 2,4-D; 5. Impose EU-comparable residue limits on metolachlor and chlorpyrifos; 6. Protect natural tick predators by prohibiting neonicotinoids near wildlife habitat; 7. Create a national public pesticide database; and 8. Establish an independent pesticide evaluation body free from industry funding.