e-308 (Anti-terrorism Act, 2015)
- Keywords
- 8545-421-75-01 Government Response to petitions concerning the Anti-terrorism Act, 2015
- Civil and human rights
- Legislative review
- National security
- Privacy and data protection
- Terrorism and terrorists
Original language of petition: English
Petition to the House of Commons
- The Anti-Terrorism Act, 2015 (Bill C-51) was passed through the House despite a large outcry of public concern and protest;
- The Act's vagueness will chill criticism of government and free expression; and
- The Act further expands CSIS's powers without corresponding judicial or parliamentary oversight.
- Open for signature
- May 12, 2016, at 8:48 a.m. (EDT)
- Closed for signature
- September 9, 2016, at 8:48 a.m. (EDT)
- Presented to the House of Commons
-
Arif Virani
(Parkdale—High Park)
September 23, 2016 (Petition No. 421-00605) - Government response tabled
- November 14, 2016
Only validated signatures are counted towards the total number of signatures.
Province / Territory | Signatures |
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Alberta | 316 |
British Columbia | 584 |
Manitoba | 60 |
New Brunswick | 48 |
Newfoundland and Labrador | 15 |
Northwest Territories | 2 |
Nova Scotia | 67 |
Ontario | 1257 |
Prince Edward Island | 16 |
Quebec | 152 |
Saskatchewan | 66 |
Yukon | 6 |