e-6704 (Health)

Petition to the House of Commons in Parliament assembled

• Parliament has neither debated nor voted on Canada’s participation in the World Health Organization (WHO) International Treaty on Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness, and Response, also referred to as the “Pandemic Agreement”;
• In parallel to the Pandemic Agreement drafting process, hundreds of amendments have been proposed by 16 member states to the International Health Regulations (IHRs), which govern the conduct of countries and provide the legal framework for the WHO to exercise its powers;
• Canada voted in favour to adopt the WHO’s Pandemic Agreement on May 20th, 2025, after the 45th federal election was held and before the opening of the 45th Parliament, meaning no debate nor vote could be held to obtain the consent from Parliament elected by Canadians;
• The outcomes of these efforts will give legally binding, emergency powers to the WHO, with potential far-reaching impacts on the lives, health, and human rights of Canadians; and
• The prime minister and his party have repeatedly promised in the last election campaign and in their platform to keep Canada secure as a sovereign, independent nation.