E-6982: Petition to the House of Commons in Parliament assembled — Canadian Petition Tracker
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Track petition E-6982 — "Petition to the House of Commons in Parliament assembled" sponsored by Peter Fragiskatos. 12,425 signatures and counting. See signature growth trends and provincial breakdown on PetitionTracker.ca.
Petition Text
Petition to the House of Commons in Parliament assembled
Whereas:
• Education and healthcare are essential public goods that form the foundation of Canada’s social stability, economic growth, and quality of life;
• A strong education system produces skilled workers, informed citizens, and higher long-term economic performance, and is widely recognized by national and international research as one of the strongest predictors of a country’s economic strength; and
• Universal healthcare protects Canadians from financial hardship, improves national productivity, and reduces preventable illness, saving the Canadian economy billions of dollars each year.
We, the undersigned, citizens and residents of Canada, call upon the Government of Canada to:
1. Initiate the constitutional amendment process under Part V of the Constitution Act, 1982, to formally recognize universal access to healthcare and education as constitutionally protected rights for all Canadians;
2. Establish national minimum standards ensuring consistent, equitable access to healthcare and education across all provinces and territories; and
3. Engage in consultation with provinces, territories, Indigenous governments, and the public to ensure the amendment reflects Canadian needs, strengthens federal–provincial cooperation, and protects the long-term stability of these essential systems.