Before Submitting a Petition

Before Submitting a Petition

Before Submitting a Petition
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1. Consult the Petitions Catalogue.

2. Ensure your issue falls within the scope of the federal government’s responsibilities.

Petitions catalogue

You can sort petitions in the catalogue by keyword, federal institution, topic or petition number.

Federal responsibilities

Your petition must raise a question or concern about environmental issues related to sustainable development that fall within the scope of the federal government’s responsibilities.

The following federal departments and agencies are required to respond to environmental petitions:

Federal departments and agencies not listed above have the option of responding to petitions.

Privacy concerns and libel or defamation

All information submitted with and within an environmental petition is subject to the Access to Information Act. This means that the Office of the Auditor General of Canada may release this information in response to a request for access to information. Petitioners are solely responsible and liable for statements made.

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