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441-01124 (Public safety)
Petition to the Government of Canada
Whereas:
- Fireworks harm the environment, and environmental harm is entangled with the well-being of both people and animals;
- The well-being of both people and animals are entangled with the environmental crisis; the issues of animal welfare, human well-being and climate change are interrelated;
- Fireworks are a source of pollution and toxic debris, and can adversely impact environmental and human health through water and soil contamination, and reduced air quality;
- Animal welfare organizations across Canada consider fireworks to be a serious health and welfare risk to pets, farm animals and wildlife;
- People who suffer from PTSD would like to see an end to the explosions; and
- Amazing drone shows give the audience a visual feast and leave memorable memories, 3D creative animation with gorgeous colors of light show beauty and movement.
We, the undersigned, citizens of Canada, call upon the Government of Canada to replace fireworks display and retail sales, and instead support drone shows.
Response by the Minister of Natural Resources
Signed by (Minister or Parliamentary Secretary): THE HONOURABLE JONATHAN WILKINSON, P.C., M.P.
The Explosives Act and the Explosives Regulations, 2013 administered by the Government of Canada, provides a comprehensive framework related to explosives safety. Included in this framework are controls on manufacturing, sale, storage, and use of fireworks.
The Government of Canada works to ensure that fireworks can be safely enjoyed by Canadians while minimizing their impact on the environment and human health, including:
- All fireworks are evaluated before they are placed on the Canadian market using the Authorization Guidelines for Consumer and Display Fireworks, which detail the strict acceptance criteria for fireworks.
- All chemical compositions in fireworks are assessed and evaluated to ensure there are no prohibited chemicals.
- Fireworks are regularly tested at the Canadian Explosives Research Laboratory to ensure they meet the strict criteria. During these tests, the sound levels for the fireworks are routinely measured to confirm they are under the noise thresholds.
- All display fireworks shows must be conducted in full compliance with the Explosives Regulations, 2013 to ensure the safety of the public and the pyrotechnicians.
The Government of Canada is committed to the well-being of our communities and will continue to explore ways, including policy, regulatory and legislative revisions, to ensure the responsible and safe use of fireworks and other ways to celebrate, including drone shows.
- Presented to the House of Commons
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Laurel Collins
(Victoria)
February 8, 2023 (Petition No. 441-01124) - Government response tabled
- March 23, 2023
Only validated signatures are counted towards the total number of signatures.