e-228 (Drinking water)
- Keywords
- Drinking water
- Water quality
Original language of petition: English
Petition to the Government of Canada
- Canadians human right to water should be recognized with a legal binding charter right declaration;
- The obligation to respect means the Government of Canada can’t take action or make a policy that interferes with its citizens’ right to water. For example, no one can be denied water for drinking and sanitation because they cannot afford water fees or taxes;
- The obligation to protect means that the Government of Canada must ensure no one else interferes with the water rights of their citizens; and
- The obligation to fulfill means that the Government of Canada will take any additional steps necessary to meet their citizens’ need for water.
- Open for signature
- May 24, 2016, at 3:25 p.m. (EDT)
- Closed for signature
- September 21, 2016, at 3:25 p.m. (EDT)