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e-1947 (Public safety)

E-petition
Initiated by Mike Colle from Toronto, Ontario

Original language of petition: English

Petition to the House of Commons

Whereas:
  • The tragic and horrific events in Pittsburgh have brought to light the need for enhanced security so Canadians can worship and children can attend religious schools without fear of violence;
  • The rising cost of security weigh heavily on religious places of worship given the other normal costs associated with operating a place of worship or religious school;
  • Local police forces are strained and cannot be expected to offer comprehensive security to the hundreds of synagogues and religious schools that exist in Toronto alone; and
  • All Canadians have the right to worship without fear of violent attack while exercising their right to practice their religion.
We, the undersigned, residents of the City of Toronto, call upon the House of Commons to create a fully funded robust program that provides funding to offset the growing high cost of providing safety and security at places of worship and religious education institutions.
Government response tabled on May 27, 2019 (Sessional Paper No. 8545-421-76-05)
Open for signature
November 27, 2018, at 1:14 p.m. (EDT)
Closed for signature
March 27, 2019, at 1:14 p.m. (EDT)
Presented to the House of Commons
Judy A. Sgro (Humber River—Black Creek)
April 10, 2019 (Petition No. 421-03403)
Government response tabled
May 27, 2019
Photo - Judy A. Sgro
Humber River—Black Creek
Liberal Caucus
Ontario