e-2438 (Culture and heritage)
Original language of petition: French
Petition to the House of Commons in Parliament assembled
- The contest to name a Canadian to appear on the new $5 bill will end on 11 March 2020;
- Seigneur Pierre Boucher (1622-1717), the first Canadian ambassador to the King of France (1661), who brought the Filles du Roy and the Carignan-Salières Regiment to New France, and great hero to the First Nations during the Battle of Fort Trois-Rivières (1653), meets the qualification criteria for this national contest;
- It is recommended that support be given to the nomination of Pierre Boucher (1622-1717) to appear on the next $5 bill;
- Jeanne Crevier (circa 1636-1727), wife of Pierre Boucher and mother of 15 children, was an exceptional woman through her involvement in establishing the seigneury of Boucherville, particularly during her husband’s absences, and should appear with Pierre Boucher on the next $5 bill, if two figures can be featured.
- Open for signature
- February 19, 2020, at 4:59 p.m. (EDT)
- Closed for signature
- April 19, 2020, at 4:59 p.m. (EDT)