E-petitions to the House of Commons

Canada has a proud history of pioneering work on weather radar since World War II including the implementation of the first national weather radar network in Canada by 1997;

The research conducted by ECCC scientists and their expertise are essential for improved detection and issuance of warnings to Canadians of extreme weather events;

Early detection and warnings are integral to reduce fatalities and injuries, mitigate against property damage, and increase community resilience;

Canadians have experienced several severe weather events this summer including tornados, wildfires, and flooding; and

Eliminating dedicated meteorological and atmospheric scientists weakens Canada’s ability to address and prepare for weather related threats.

We, the undersigned,citizens of Canada, call upon theGovernment of Canadato:1. Reverse the cuts made to ECCC's Science and Technology Branch in radar and severe weather research to sustain the exemplary research by these integral scientists and protect Canadians from harmful weather events; and 1. Reverse the cuts made to ECCC's Science and Technology Branch in radar and severe weather research to sustain the exemplary research by these integral scientists and protect Canadians from harmful weather events; and 2. Preserve research and scientific capacity within Environment and Climate Change Canada, specifically in the fields of severe weather, radar meteorology, and observational technology to ensure public confidence and sense of security.

The Maritime Provinces Fishery Regulations (SOR/93-55) govern fishing in Nova Scotia and adjacent tidal waters;

Those federal regulations already recognize spears as a lawful recreational fishing method for certain species, including eel, smelt and tomcod;

Recreational spearfishing is the most sustainable fishing method, as it allows the fisher to identify the individual healthy fish before harvesting it, and thus inherently creates virtually no litter, bycatch, or unnecessary harm to the environment when regulated properly;

Spearfishing is permitted as a regulated recreational fishing method in other Canadian provinces and jurisdictions; and

Maritimers should have access to recreational fishing methods that can be appropriately managed while maintaining existing conservation objectives, seasons, size limits and catch limits.

We, the undersigned,citizens and residents of Canada, call upon theGovernment of Canadato:1. Amend the Maritime Provinces Fishery Regulations and/or the Atlantic Fishery Regulations to establish recreational breath-hold (freedive) spearfishing as a permitted fishing method in the tidal waters of the Maritime Provinces, including both near shore and offshore, for the same species’ that angling is permitted for, subject to appropriate species-specific seasons, size limits, catch limits, conservation closures, safety considerations, and other measures deemed necessary by Fisheries and Oceans Canada; and 2. Consult with local recreational fishers, commercial fishers, spearfishers, First Nation communities, conservation organizations, and other affected stakeholders when developing the regulatory framework for recreational spearfishing.

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.

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.