cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ca/post/45008973
https://www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en/Petition/Details?Petition=e-6489
Keywords: Electoral candidates and nomination. Foreign influence. Security check.
TLDR: I have always believed that our prime minister candidates should complete their security clearance to ensure they are not under foreign influences. This petition sponsored by Robert Morrissey will be a good start. I implore all Canadians to show their support to protect our democracy from foreign influences. Thank you.
Copy/paste from commons.ca website:
Petition to the House of Commons in Parliament assembled
Whereas:
National security is a fundamental concern for all Canadians, and public confidence in the integrity of political leaders is essential to a functioning democracy;
Recent events have raised legitimate concerns about foreign influence and potential security risks within Canadian political parties, requiring urgent and proactive safeguards;
Transparency and accountability in assessing political candidates and party leaders are crucial to ensuring that those who seek to govern are acting in the best interests of Canada and its people;
We, the undersigned, citizens and residents of Canada, call upon the House of Commons to1. Direct appropriate national security and intelligence agencies to conduct a comprehensive review of potential security risks associated with political leadership in Canada, ensuring all candidates for party leadership and high office undergo security vetting;2. Develop and implement mechanisms to enhance transparency in the vetting process of political candidates, increasing public confidence while maintaining legal and privacy protections;3. Strengthen national safeguards against foreign interference in Canadian democratic institutions and commit to ensuring that all elected officials meet the highest standards of integrity, accountability, and national loyalty.
Yup, Ford has been cutting funding to public health, just like Smith in Alberta. Remember: public health is provincial. This is why I did not vote for Ford in the last 3 provincial elections.