Petitions

On this page, you can sign petitions and learn how to create them.

A petition is one of the most direct ways to participate in democracy. Petitions can influence policy and legislation, and are a means of bringing public concerns to the attention of parliament. You create and sponsor the petition, and a Member of Parliament will present it to the House of Commons on behalf of the petitioners. The government is responsible for issuing a written response to the petition within forty days of it being presented.

Members of Parliament should present petitions whether they agree with them or not. Presenting a petition should not be considered an endorsement by the Member of Parliament.

There Are Two Types of Petitions:

E-petitions

Paper Petitions
  • Can be shared electronically, by email or on social media
  • Stay open for 30, 60, 90, or 120 days
  • Require 5 sponsors and 500 signatures

To sign or create an e-petition click here
  • Can be signed at events or passed around the community
  • Can be certified and then tabled as soon as we receive them
  • Require 25 signatures

To sign or create a paper petition click here

 

Sign a petition

Click the links below to sign petitions sponsored by members of the Green Caucus.