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If the government acted on this petition, BioWare could be funded as a Canadian-owned studio, and foreign ownership of Canadian cultural businesses could face new limits. Game developers and players in Canada would see changes in who owns and runs the studio.

Sponsored by Don Davies (Vancouver Kingsway) · New Democratic Party

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Canada's cultural exports are a fundamental part of our national identity and heritage;

Canada's national identity champions values of inclusivity, tolerance, democracy, justice, and civil rights;

BioWare is one of Canada's most important cultural exports to the world in the 21st century, selling tens of millions of units of their video games globally;

BioWare's productions champion the values of inclusivity, tolerance, democracy, justice, and civil rights that are at the centre of Canada's national identity;

BioWare has been shuttered by its American parent company Electronic Arts, now owned by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund and Jared Kushner's Affinity Partners; and

BioWare's closure represents an immense loss to and possibly a targeted attack on Canada's cultural legacy.

We, the undersigned,citizens and residents of Canada, call upon theGovernment of Canadato:1. Provide BioWare with the capital necessary to secure independence of themselves and their intellectual property from Electronic Arts and resume business as an independent, Canadian company;2. Protect Canadian businesses and cultural institutions from being dictated by American and foreign corporate interests; and3. Champion the values of inclusivity, tolerance, democracy, justice, and civil rights at the centre of Canada's national identity by preserving BioWare's invaluable contribution to the global entertainment industry. 1. Provide BioWare with the capital necessary to secure independence of themselves and their intellectual property from Electronic Arts and resume business as an independent, Canadian company; 2. Protect Canadian businesses and cultural institutions from being dictated by American and foreign corporate interests; and 3. Champion the values of inclusivity, tolerance, democracy, justice, and civil rights at the centre of Canada's national identity by preserving BioWare's invaluable contribution to the global entertainment industry.

6,540 signatures +6,540 past week

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What it means for you

Venezuelan nationals and permanent residents whose passports have expired could keep using them for longer, which could reduce the risk of losing legal status, work, or a pending immigration application.

Sponsored by Jenna Sudds (Kanata) · Liberal

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In August 2019, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) approved a policy to recognize expired Venezuelan passports as valid for an additional period of five years past their printed expiration date;

The ongoing geopolitical crisis and lack of direct consular representation in Canada continue to prevent thousands of Venezuelan citizens and permanent residents from obtaining or renewing travel documents;

The current 5-year waiver is fast approaching its limit for a vast number of early arrivals, placing vulnerable families, workers, and students at immediate risk of losing their legal immigration status, employability, and basic rights in Canada;

International allies, such as the United States, have successfully expanded their protective measures by recognizing the validity of expired Venezuelan passports for a period of ten years to alleviate this administrative bottleneck; and

Failing to update this policy undermines the economic and social integration of the Venezuelan diaspora, who actively contribute to Canadian society.

We, the undersigned,citizens and residents of Canada, call upon theGovernment of Canadato:1. Extend the current policy to formally recognize the validity of expired Venezuelan passports for a total period of ten (10) years from their original expiry date;2. Implement flexible measures and regulatory guidelines for immigration processes involving Venezuelan nationals who cannot meet standard identity document requirements due to passport expiration; and3. Instruct Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) officers to explicitly take into account the systemic and severe difficulties in obtaining official Venezuelan identity documents when evaluating and adjudicating temporary residence, permanent residence, and citizenship applications. 1. Extend the current policy to formally recognize the validity of expired Venezuelan passports for a total period of ten (10) years from their original expiry date; 2. Implement flexible measures and regulatory guidelines for immigration processes involving Venezuelan nationals who cannot meet standard identity document requirements due to passport expiration; and 3. Instruct Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) officers to explicitly take into account the systemic and severe difficulties in obtaining official Venezuelan identity documents when evaluating and adjudicating temporary residence, permanent residence, and citizenship applications.

35 signatures +28 past week

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What it means for you

If the petition succeeds, military chaplains and service members could again recite faith-specific prayers and mention God at official Remembrance Day events. People who attend these ceremonies would hear religious prayer as part of the program.

Sponsored by Stephanie Kusie (Calgary Midnapore) · Conservative

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Canada has had a longstanding tradition of including prayer in military ceremonies, such as Remembrance Day, where members of all faiths have been invited to reflect and/or pray the way they wish;

Despite a unanimous motion passed in the House of Commons on November 8, 2024, affirming Chaplains’ right to pray during such ceremonies, the Department of National Defence under the Liberal government issued Military Personnel Instruction 03/26 in 2026 prohibiting military chaplains and personnel from reciting traditional, faith-specific prayers, mentioning God, or wearing explicit religious symbols during official, mandatory public events;

“Military Personnel Instruction 03/26” dishonours the legacy of Chaplains who have served Canadian Forces and their families courageously during peace and war; and

The Supreme Court of Canada recognized the right to declare religious beliefs openly without fear of hindrance or reprisal guaranteed by the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms under Section 2(a) Freedom of Religion and Conscience.

We, the undersigned,citizens and residents of Canada, call upon theMinister of National Defenceto reverse the discriminatory religious directive “Military Personnel Instruction 03/26” and reinstate Canada’s tradition of freedom to pray at official Remembrance Day ceremonies.

12,544 signatures +12,526 past week

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Remembrance Day ceremonies held by the military could include traditional prayers and religious services, and individuals would be free to take part or not.

Sponsored by Rosemarie Falk (Battlefords—Lloydminster—Meadow Lake) · Conservative

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Prayer, chaplaincy and religious services were part of Canadian service members' lived experience in both World Wars;

Remembrance Day exists to remember those who served, including their traditions and beliefs;

Veterans Affairs Canada recognizes prayers and sacred traditions within commemorative ceremonies that "pass on the traditions of remembrance";

King George VI called his people to prayer for the forces liberating Europe on D-Day, 6 June 1944, and to thanksgiving to God and remembrance of the fallen on VE Day, 8 May 1945;

During the Second World War, Father Michael Dalton served as Roman Catholic chaplain to the brigade that included the Essex Scottish, celebrating Mass and providing confession, prayer and pastoral care to its soldiers;

Major Frederick Tilston, VC, as Essex Scottish adjutant, documented working with its padres to assist with burials;

The Royal Canadian Dragoons, whose Colonel-in-Chief is King Charles III, preserve Regimental Prayers and a Christian Regimental Hymn, and in 2022 their chaplain read the Regimental Prayer commemorating their 1945 liberation of Leeuwarden;

Historically documented regimental prayers, religious services and traditions of remembrance form part of Canada's cultural, historical and military heritage; and

Preserving that heritage does not require any person to profess a religion or participate in prayer.

We, the undersigned,citizens and residents of Canada, call upon theGovernment of Canadato ensure that Canadian Armed Forces policies permit historically appropriate prayers and religious observances at Remembrance Day ceremonies, including denominational and regimental prayers associated with Canada's military history, with participation entirely voluntary.

104 signatures +85 past week

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What it means for you

If designated, the ranch could gain national recognition and possible federal support for preserving its buildings and history, which would keep its records and landscape available for future visitors and students.

Sponsored by Scott Anderson (Vernon—Lake Country—Monashee) · Conservative

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Historic O'Keefe Ranch, located near Vernon, British Columbia, was established in 1867 and represents one of the earliest ranching settlements in the Okanagan Valley;

The Ranch marked the end of the historic wagon road into the Okanagan Valley, served as a meeting place with the Syilx (Okanagan) People, and developed into a self-sustaining community with a post office, blacksmith shops, grist mill, church, cemetery, residences and working ranch lands;

Its original buildings, artifacts, archival records and cultural landscapes provide an irreplaceable record of early settlement, agriculture, transportation, commerce and community life in British Columbia's Interior;

Historic O'Keefe Ranch provides a unique educational experience that cannot be fully replicated through books or media. Its history must be experienced firsthand to appreciate the lives, challenges and contributions of those who came before us;

The preservation of this historic site and its educational heritage for future generations is of significant public interest.

We, the undersigned,Citizens and Residents of Canada, call upon theGovernment of Canadato Work with Parks Canada, the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada, the City of Vernon, the Syilx (Okanagan) Nation and community heritage organizations to assess Historic O'Keefe Ranch for National Historic Site designation and explore federal measures to support its long-term preservation and educational heritage for future generations.

1,042 signatures +553 past week

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Would add the dates of Canada's Persian Gulf War service, in which about 4,500 members served, to the country's central war memorial, alongside other major conflicts.

Sponsored by Richard Bragdon (Tobique—Mactaquac) · Conservative

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Approximately 4,500 Canadian Armed Forces members served in the 1990–1991 Persian Gulf War under Operation FRICTION, marking Canada’s first offensive military action since the Korean War and a milestone for women in combat roles;

The Standing Committee on Veterans Affairs reconfirmed in 2025 that the Persian Gulf War was a war, acknowledging that while no CAF members died in active combat, veterans suffered lasting injuries and subsequent service-attributable deaths;

The National War Memorial in Ottawa is Canada’s central place of remembrance and bears the dates of major operations, including 1899–1902, 1914–1918, 1939–1945, 1950–1953, and 2001–2014; and

Despite parliamentary recognition, the dates 1990–1991 remain missing from the National War Memorial.

We, the undersigned,citizens and residents of Canada, call upon theMinister of Veterans Affairsto:1. Formally recognize the service and sacrifice of Canadian Persian Gulf War veterans by adding the dates 1990–1991 to the National War Memorial in Ottawa; and2. Rededicate the National War Memorial upon adding these dates to permanently commemorate Canada’s service in the Persian Gulf War alongside other major conflicts. 1. Formally recognize the service and sacrifice of Canadian Persian Gulf War veterans by adding the dates 1990–1991 to the National War Memorial in Ottawa; and 2. Rededicate the National War Memorial upon adding these dates to permanently commemorate Canada’s service in the Persian Gulf War alongside other major conflicts.

348 signatures +135 past week

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If adopted, federal drone purchases would favour Canadian-owned manufacturers, and foreign investment in suppliers would be public before contracts are signed. Canadian drone data would be kept on Canadian soil, which could affect which companies can bid and how the Canadian Armed Forces get their equipment.

Sponsored by Patrick Weiler (West Vancouver—Sunshine Coast—Sea to Sky Country) · Liberal

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Canada’s own security guidance warns that drones from non-trusted suppliers can transfer data to foreign jurisdictions and be switched off remotely;

One of the first companies awarded contracts under the Defence Drone Initiative has received investment from a firm backed by Donald Trump Junior;

The Kushner family profits from the growth of foreign military drone contracts while collecting over one hundred million dollars in fees from Gulf sovereign funds; and

Canada has nearly four hundred qualified Canadian suppliers and a termination-for-convenience clause that limits any financial exposure from cancelling foreign-backed contracts.

We, the undersigned,citizens and residents of Canada, call upon theHouse of Commons in Parliament assembledto require :1. That all military drones procured by the Government of Canada be manufactured by Canadian-owned companies,2. That all drone software and flight data be stored on Canadian soil;3. That full disclosure of any foreign ownership or investment in every supplier be made public before any contract is signed; and4. That the Government of Canada prioritize Canadian-owned manufacturers for all military drone procurement and protect Canadian sovereignty over the data and software that could be used against us. 1. That all military drones procured by the Government of Canada be manufactured by Canadian-owned companies, 2. That all drone software and flight data be stored on Canadian soil; 3. That full disclosure of any foreign ownership or investment in every supplier be made public before any contract is signed; and 4. That the Government of Canada prioritize Canadian-owned manufacturers for all military drone procurement and protect Canadian sovereignty over the data and software that could be used against us.

54 signatures +17 past week

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What it means for you

If adopted, the House would officially state that Canadian citizenship and its legal rights predate 1947, which could affect how the country records the status of its war dead and its earlier citizens.

Sponsored by Patrick Weiler (West Vancouver—Sunshine Coast—Sea to Sky Country) · Liberal

Identity
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The Government of Canada's own death certificates recorded Canadians who fell in the First and Second World Wars as "Canadian" citizens;

The Government of Canada now says they were never citizens — that Canadian citizenship only began on January 1, 1947; and

The Government of Canada has conceded before the Supreme Court that Canadian citizenship existed as early as 1870 (Manitoba Metis Federation Inc. v. Canada (AG), 2013 SCC 14)

We, the undersigned,citizens of Canada, call upon theHouse of Commons in Parliament assembledto formally acknowledge that the 111,000 Canadians who fell in the First and Second World Wars were Canadian citizens — and that Canadian citizenship and the legal rights of citizenship existed before January 1, 1947.

521 signatures +216 past week

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What it means for you

Black entrepreneurs could have more predictable access to loans, mentorship and training, with fewer gaps in service between funding cycles. Federal spending would become an ongoing commitment to a program aimed at one community.

Sponsored by Amandeep Sodhi (Brampton Centre) · Liberal

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Black entrepreneurs in Canada continue to face well-documented barriers to accessing capital, networks and business support;

Since 2021, the Black Entrepreneurship Program has supported more than 24,000 Black entrepreneurs, and its Loan Fund has approved 801 loans worth more than $70.6 million. Yet it has not been made permanent dispite promises made in campaigns;

The Program's Ecosystem Fund enables trusted Black-led, community-based organizations to deliver mentorship, training, financial coaching and advisory services across the country;

The Program relies on time-limited funding cycles, most recently $189 million for 2025 to 2030, and gaps between cycles disrupt services, cost organizations skilled staff and stall entrepreneurs' progress; and

Stable investment in Black-owned businesses creates jobs, expands the tax base and strengthens Canada's economic resilience.

We, the undersigned,citizens and residents of Canada, call upon theGovernment of Canadato1. Make the Black Entrepreneurship Program a permanent program with ongoing, stable funding; 2. Maintain all three pillars of the Program, the Ecosystem Fund, the Loan Fund and the Knowledge Hub, at funding levels that reflect demand; 3. Provide Black-led delivery organizations with predictable multi-year funding agreements and timely decisions to prevent gaps in service; 4. Report publicly on the Program's outcomes to measure its long-term impact on Black entrepreneurship in Canada; and 5. Support the Black Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Coalition in establishing a Portfolio Management Office to coordinate delivery among Black-led business organizations.

190 signatures +141 past week

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Canadians would get better protection against foreign governments gaining influence over strategic resources like lithium, cobalt, and other critical minerals used in clean energy and defence.

Sponsored by Elizabeth May (Saanich—Gulf Islands) · Green Party

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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.

254 signatures +97 past week

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Canadians want the government to use its sanctions and immigration tools to hold accountable Iranian companies and their leaders who may have helped the IRGC track and repress protesters.

Sponsored by Anthony Housefather (Mount Royal) · Liberal

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Canada has listed the IRGC as a terrorist entity and designated Iran as a state sponsor of terrorism;

Iranian security forces, including IRGC, have been implicated in killing tens of thousands of protesters and civilians in Iran;

Evidence indicating that certain Iranian engineering and telecommunications companies have reportedly entered into contracts with the IRGC and other Iranian state and security institutions;

Iranian authorities have reportedly used surveillance technologies, telecommunications infrastructure, and monitoring systems to identify, track, arrest, and repress protesters, with detainees facing torture, unfair trials, and execution;

Concerns have been raised regarding the potential role of those Iranian engineering and telecommunications companies in supplying surveillance towers, telecommunications infrastructure, and monitoring equipment that may have assisted the IRGC in identifying protesters and facilitating their arrests and subsequent persecution; and

Any IRGC cooperation facilitating human rights violations warrants investigation and accountability.

We, the undersigned,citizens and residents of Canada, call upon theGovernment of Canadato:1. Impose sanctions on Iranian engineering and telecommunications companies with substantiated involvement in supporting the IRGC or facilitating serious human rights violations, where the applicable legal criteria are met; 2. Investigate and impose sanctions on the current and former principal owners, CEOs, board members, and senior executives of these Iranian engineering and telecommunications companies who meet the applicable legal criteria for individual sanctions; 3. Investigate their Canadian immigration status; 4. Refer credible evidence to the appropriate authorities to assess inadmissibility and pursue removal proceedings where legally justified;5. Take appropriate measures to prevent their entry into Canada where legally warranted; and6. investigate their assets and financial activities in Canada. 4. Refer credible evidence to the appropriate authorities to assess inadmissibility and pursue removal proceedings where legally justified; 5. Take appropriate measures to prevent their entry into Canada where legally warranted; and 6. investigate their assets and financial activities in Canada.

185 signatures +77 past week

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What it means for you

If the government acts on this petition, Canada would focus on diplomacy and negotiation rather than retaliatory tariffs, aiming to keep cross-border trade stable and affordable for everyday Canadians.

Sponsored by Stephanie Kusie (Calgary Midnapore) · Conservative

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Canada and the United States share one of the world’s most integrated trading relationships, supporting millions of workers, businesses, farmers, manufacturers and consumers;

Canada and the United States are closely connected through automotive manufacturing, agriculture, energy, forestry, steel, aluminum, technology and other industries; and

Tariffs and retaliatory trade measures can increase costs, disrupt established supply chains, create uncertainty for businesses and workers, and negatively affect consumers in both countries;

We, the undersigned,citizens or residents of Canada, call upon theGovernment of Canadato:1. Continue pursuing meaningful negotiations with the United States to reduce and eliminate unjustified tariffs affecting Canadian goods; 1. Continue pursuing meaningful negotiations with the United States to reduce and eliminate unjustified tariffs affecting Canadian goods; 2. Pursue the de-escalation and removal of retaliatory tariff measures when circumstances permit; 3. Prioritize negotiated and diplomatic solutions to Canada-U.S. trade disputes; 4. Work to protect Canadian workers, businesses, farmers, manufacturers and consumers from unnecessary economic harm caused by prolonged tariff escalation; and 5. Promote a stable, predictable and mutually beneficial North American trading relationship based on cooperation, fairness and respect for Canada’s economic interests.

49 signatures +15 past week

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If successful, Russia would lose privileged access to global markets and face greater economic isolation, potentially limiting its ability to fund its war in Ukraine.

Sponsored by Yvan Baker (Etobicoke Centre) · Liberal

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Russia invaded and occupied Crimea and part of Eastern Ukraine in 2014, and, in 2022, Russia lunched its full-scale invasion and war of aggression against Ukraine;

Russian military forces and intelligence are waging cyberattacks, sabotage against critical infrastructures, spreading propaganda and disinformation, and meddling in elections in democratic countries worldwide;

Russia's brutal and illegal war in Ukraine violates every core principle of global peace, order, justice, and cooperation that the World Trade Organization (WTO) stands for;

Right now, Russia’s WTO membership gives it privileged access to global markets and advanced technologies, facilitating its military and its terrorist activities. This economic lifeline helps fund its military aggression and deepens the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine which spreads around the world. International trade accounts for a major share of Russia's economy. Cutting off this access will directly weaken its war chest and isolate the regime economically; and

Allowing Russia to remain in the WTO undermines the credibility of international law and sends a dangerous signal that unprovoked invasions carry no major trade consequences. Upholding global peace and protecting innocent lives must outweigh any short-term economic concerns.

We, the undersigned,citizens and permanent residents of Canada, call upon theHouse of Commonsto call on the international community, the World Trade Organisation (WTO), its member states, and the WTO General Council to Exclude Russia from the WTO.

328 signatures +18 past week

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Canadians could see stronger government action on hate crimes, more transparency around extremist groups, and tighter regulation of social media algorithms that spread harmful content.

Sponsored by Sukh Dhaliwal (Surrey Newton) · Liberal

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Statistics Canada marked a 245% increase in hate crimes across Canada between 2015 and 2025;

Canadian security agencies have warned about the rise of domestic and internationally affiliated hate groups in Canada, with CBC revealing in March 2026 that over 30 of the 200+ global active clubs are based in Canada;

According to CSIS’ Public Report 2025, nearly 1 in 10 CSIS terrorism investigations involve a suspect under 18, underscoring the rise of youth radicalization; and

Over a dozen whistleblowers revealed to the BBC that TikTok and Meta allowed harmful content to proliferate following evidence that algorithmic outrage increased engagement.

We, the undersigned,citizens and residents of Canada, call upon theGovernment of Canadato: 1. Commission an immediate public inquiry investigating the rise of hate and extremist groups in Canada and outlining recommendations for all levels of government; 2. Publicly declare that Canada has a hate crime crisis and send a relevant Public Safety Canada briefing to all municipal and provincial governments; 3. Strengthen the transparency and timeliness of the process pertaining to the listing of organizations meeting the legal threshold for designation as terrorist entities, while ensuring clear criteria, appropriate procedural safeguards, and meaningful judicial review; 4. Establish a national, live data-sharing platform for hate crime reporting while protecting privacy rights; and 5. Emulate internationally proven best practices to reduce hate on very large online platforms while safeguarding privacy, including mandating auditing of API data by independent researchers, creating non-algorithmic feeds, and labeling AI-generated content.

518 signatures +13 past week

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Canada would stop sending money and weapons to Ukraine and launch investigations into how billions of taxpayer dollars have been spent since 2022.

Sponsored by Bardish Chagger (Waterloo) · Liberal

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Since February 2022, Canada has committed over $26 billion in multifaceted assistance for Ukraine, including over $13 billion in direct financial support and $9 billion for military support, despite serious risks of corruption in Ukraine;

The European Court of Auditors found in its audit report, dated September 23, 2021, that Ukraine has been plagued by grand corruption for many years;

Grand Chief Ron Derrickson described widespread corruption in the economy in Ukraine in his 2023 book “Ukrainian Scorpions: A Tale of Larceny and Greed”;

The U.S. Inspector General stated that “corruption in Ukraine remains a serious systemic challenge in areas such as defense procurement and energy, and even at the highest levels of government” in his quarterly report for April-June 2026; and

The New York Times’ investigation, published on September 6, 2026, revealed that Ukraine’s military procurement system is rife with mismanagement, fraud, and waste.

We, the undersigned,citizens and residents of Canada, call upon theHouse of Commonsto: 1. Request the Office of the Auditor General audit all of Canada’s financial and military aid given to Ukraine since February 2022; 2. Appoint an independent Commissioner to investigate and publicly report on corruption in Canada's aid to Ukraine; 3. Establish a Parliamentary Committee with all-party representation to investigate corruption in aid to Ukraine; 4. Stop sending Canadian tax dollars and weapons to Ukraine; and 5. Cancel the 100-year partnership with Ukraine, one of the most corrupt countries in the world.

9,369 signatures +3,305 past week

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Canadians shopping for groceries, lumber, or other goods would see prices and measurements in metric units (kilograms, metres, litres) rather than imperial ones, aligning Canada more closely with most of its trading partners.

Sponsored by Will Greaves (Victoria) · Liberal

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This government seeks to diversify Canada's trading partners, doubling non-U.S. exports by 2035;

Polling has found strong support among Canadians for increased non-U.S. trade;

The vast majority of countries use metric units as their principal measurement system for commerce; and

Alignment on weights and measures can facilitate trade.

We, the undersigned,citizens and residents of Canada, call upon theGovernment of Canadato: 1. Phase out the commercial use of Schedule II units under the Weights and Measures Act, including pricing, packaging, advertising, billing, and measurement devices used in trade; 2. Phase out the use of Schedule II units in federal communications, digital services, and procurement; and 3. Require consumer products sold in Canada that display measurements to display Schedule I units by default.

354 signatures +133 past week

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If successful, Canada would no longer be exposed to billion-dollar lawsuits from foreign corporations when it passes environmental, health, or Indigenous rights protections — but it would also limit tools Canadian companies use to protect investments abroad.

Sponsored by Heather McPherson (Edmonton Strathcona) · New Democratic Party

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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.

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Canadians would have the right to vote in a national referendum before the government could enter into any formal relationship with the European Union that might affect Canadian laws, trade, or borders.

Sponsored by Glen Motz (Medicine Hat—Cardston—Warner) · Conservative

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The President of the European Commission has proposed opening the door for Canada to become the first associate member of the European Union;

No such associate membership status currently exists, and its terms, obligations and implications have not been defined or presented to Canadians;

The Government of Canada did not seek an electoral mandate to enter into an associate membership arrangement with the European Union;

Any such arrangement could have implications for Canadian sovereignty, regulatory autonomy, trade and economic policy;

Canada should retain sovereign authority over its laws, taxation, regulations, borders, courts, natural resources, trade policy, foreign policy and democratic institutions;

Canadians should be fully informed of the terms and consequences of any proposed associate membership before Canada enters into such an arrangement; and

A decision of this significance should require the informed consent of Canadians through a national referendum.

We, the undersigned,citizens of Canada, call upon theGovernment of Canadato: 1. Make public the complete proposed terms and obligations of any associate membership arrangement with the European Union before entering into such an agreement; 2. Preserve Canada's sovereign legislative, judicial, fiscal and regulatory authority in any such agreement; and 3. Hold a national referendum on whether Canada should enter into any form of associate membership with the European Union before entering into such an agreement.

7,891 signatures +2,232 past week

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If the government acts on this petition, Ovechkin could be banned from entering Canada and face formal sanctions similar to those imposed on other Putin supporters.

Sponsored by Yvan Baker (Etobicoke Centre) · Liberal

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Alexander Ovechkin has publicly and repeatedly expressed his support for Russian President Vladimir Putin and, in 2017, announced the creation of a movement called “Putin Team” to unite supporters of Vladimir Putin;

In September 2026, Alexander Ovechkin appeared in an election campaign video promoting United Russia, Russia’s governing political party, ahead of the September 2026 State Duma elections; and

Canada has imposed sanctions on individuals who support the Russian regime in response to Russia’s aggression against Ukraine, and individuals sanctioned by Canada may be rendered inadmissible to Canada under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act.

We, the undersigned,citizens and residents of Canada, call upon theGovernment of Canadato review Alexander Ovechkin’s activities and public support for the Russian government and consider imposing sanctions against him under applicable Canadian law, with the effect of rendering him inadmissible to Canada.

3,091 signatures +305 past week

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Iranians in Canada could face increased scrutiny from Canada's government and Jewish Canadians and communities at risk of terrorist threats could see stronger government action to address hate crimes, remove known security threats, and improve safety at synagogues and other vulnerable sites.

Sponsored by Melissa Lantsman (Thornhill) · Conservative

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There are at least 700 known Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corp agents currently in Canada;

The IRGC is a listed terrorist entity;

The Toronto Police stated on their website that “What we are dealing with in this case and in other unrelated incidents, including shootings at synagogues and Jewish schools, is a recurring and similar modus operandi -- criminals for hire”;

CBSA has taken action against only 48 out of the over 700 IRGC agents;

The UK government has a travel advisory against Canada stating, “Terrorists are likely to carry out attacks in Canada”;

Within one week there were 5 major antisemitic attacks; and

Jews do not feel safe in Canada.

We, the undersigned,citizens of Canada, call upon theGovernment of Canadato: 1. Immediately investigate, deport and publish an update on the 700 suspected IRGC officials; 2. Heighten the security screenings surrounding immigration and refugee applications, while not infringing on Canadians' privacy rights; 3. Work with provincial and municipal governments to improve security measures and precedents around vulnerable events and places of worship (specifically but not limited to synagogues); 4. Finally condemn anti-Zionism as the modern form of antisemitism; 5. Immediately pass bills C-255 and C-257; 6. Replace the “Ministerial Advisory Council on Rights, Equality, and Inclusion” with a house special committee on terrorism and hate crimes; and 7. Protect Jewish Canadians, and Canadians as a whole, against further terrorist attacks, allowed by the current government.

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Afghans fleeing Taliban persecution who are waiting in Pakistan could get faster decisions on their applications to come to Canada, reducing the risk that they are deported back to Afghanistan while they wait.

Sponsored by Yasir Naqvi (Ottawa Centre) · Liberal

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Since the Taliban’s return to power in 2021, Afghans who supported education, women’s rights, civil society, and community development face heightened risk of persecution because of their lawful and peaceful activities;

Additionally, Afghans who belong to an ethnic minority and/or who are not Sunni Muslims face a well-founded risk of persecution if returned to Afghanistan and are at risk in Afghanistan of arbitrary arrest, detention, torture, and other forms of serious mistreatment on account of their ethnicity and/or religion;

Many of these individuals and their families fled to Pakistan and are awaiting resettlement to Canada through humanitarian and refugee pathways;

Afghan refugees in Pakistan increasingly face detention, loss of legal status, and deportation to Afghanistan, where they may face retaliation or imprisonment; and

Canada has committed to protecting vulnerable Afghans.

We, the undersigned,citizens or residents of Canada, call upon theGovernment of Canadato: 1. Urgently expedite refugee and humanitarian applications for at-risk Afghans in Pakistan; 2. Implement temporary protection measures to prevent deportation while applications are under review; and 3. Increase processing capacity for Afghan cases in Pakistan to reduce dangerous delays.

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If successful, Canadian businesses and individuals would be prohibited from trading goods, providing services, financing, or investing in Israeli settlements deemed illegal under international law.

Sponsored by Patrick Weiler (West Vancouver—Sunshine Coast—Sea to Sky Country) · Liberal

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Canada recognizes the State of Palestine, yet its trade policy does not adequately distinguish between Israel and Palestine;

The Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties Article 53 voids all treaties that infringe on the core rights of states to be free from violations of their territorial integrity and self-determination;

Canada recognizes that Israeli settlements in the West Bank violate the Fourth Geneva Convention;

According to the ICJ's 2024 Advisory Opinion, Canada is obligated not to recognize or assist Israel’s unlawful presence in the Occupied Palestinian Territory and must distinguish, in its economic and trade relations, between Israel and the OPT;

The Canada–Israel Free Trade Agreement extends preferential tariff treatment to goods originating in the West Bank and therefore risks providing trade benefits to goods produced in illegal Israeli settlements;

Despite international pressure, Israel continues to expand settlements and assert control over Palestinian territory, conduct the International Court of Justice has found to violate the Palestinian people’s right to self-determination; and

Israel is facing proceedings at the International Court of Justice concerning alleged violations of the Genocide Convention in Gaza.

We, the undersigned,residents of Canada, call upon theMinister of Foreign Affairsto 1. Terminate the Canada–Israel Free Trade Agreement in accordance with its termination provisions; and 2. Impose stronger sanctions prohibiting all economic activity between Canadians and illegal Israeli settlements. These measures should include prohibitions on i) the trade of goods with, ii) the financing of, iii) the exchange of services with, iv) the purchase of, or investment in, properties in settlements and outposts by legal persons in Canada or Canadian Nationals.

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If adopted, the government would invest in promoting a shared set of cultural customs and civic values for Canadians, particularly youth, through a new advisory body with ties to military and heritage institutions.

Sponsored by Will Greaves (Victoria) · Liberal

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Rapid socio-technological shifts are creating an unprecedented, immediate fragmentation of shared civic readiness and human development across generations;

Addressing systemic gaps in regional safety data and localized protection frameworks requires coordinated national leadership and targeted resource allocation;

Sustainable social cohesion, democratic stability, and human excellence urgently rely on individuals acquiring these foundational civic customs prior to, and independent of, professional training; and

The classical foundational framework of Paideia—originating at Plato's Academy in Athens circa 450 BCE to unite ethics, governance, and philosophy—finds its ideal modern Canadian stewardship in the combined institutional leadership and educational lineage of the Royal Military College of Canada and Royal Roads University.

We, the undersigned,citizens and residents of Canada,call upon theHouse of Commonsto: 1. Formally recognize acculturation as an urgent, distinct pillar of citizen readiness separate from academic or skill-based instruction; 2. Direct the Minister of Canadian Heritage to immediately identify the core cultural customs and philosophical values that foster lasting social harmony; and 3. Establish an expedited Federal Advisory Council, leveraging the foundational leadership expertise of the Royal Military College and Royal Roads University, to launch a voluntary national framework integrating these acculturation customs into federal youth and civic initiatives.

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If successful, this petition could lead to stricter rules allowing Canada to deport violent offenders even if they have refugee protection, and would result in the removal of one specific high-risk individual.

Sponsored by Dominique O'Rourke (Guelph) · Liberal

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Medhani Yohans, a non-citizen and sponsored refugee from Eritrea with "Protected Person" status, has a documented history of violence including convictions for sexual assault against strangers;

The individual has demonstrated a persistent disregard for public safety and the Canadian judicial system, having been repeatedly arrested and charged for breaching court-ordered probation conditions within hours of his release; and

The Guelph Police Service has issued multiple public safety warnings explicitly identifying this individual as a high-risk offender who poses a specific danger to women.

We, the undersigned,citizens and residents of Canada, call upon theGovernment of Canadato:1. Direct the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) and the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship to immediately issue a formal "Danger Opinion" regarding Medhani Yohans to override his protected status and enforce his deportation order; and2. Review and reform the administrative thresholds required for the CBSA to issue a "Danger Opinion" in cases involving repeat violent offenders and sex offenders, prioritizing public safety over protected immigration status. 1. Direct the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) and the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship to immediately issue a formal "Danger Opinion" regarding Medhani Yohans to override his protected status and enforce his deportation order; and 2. Review and reform the administrative thresholds required for the CBSA to issue a "Danger Opinion" in cases involving repeat violent offenders and sex offenders, prioritizing public safety over protected immigration status.

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