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e-7025 (Parliament and politics)

E-petition
Initiated by George Williams from Glencoe, Ontario

Original language of petition: English

Petition to the House of Commons in Parliament assembled

Whereas:
  • In Canada's parliamentary system, MPs are elected to represent their constituents under a party banner, but unrestricted floor-crossing can erode voter trust amid rising political corruption and scandals;
  • Recent crossings, such as those by Conservative MPs to the Liberals, have occurred without the original party straying from its platform, raising concerns of opportunism over principle;
  • Voters deserve immediate accountability when an MP switches to another party mid-term, potentially altering Parliament's balance without endorsement; and
  • Allowing MPs to sit as independents preserves conscience without triggering elections, but joining another party should require voter confirmation.
We, the undersigned, citizens and residents of Canada,, call upon the House of Commons to amend the Parliament of Canada Act to require that any Member of Parliament who crosses the floor to join another registered political party must vacate their seat and trigger a by-election in their riding, while permitting them to sit as an independent without such a requirement.
Open for signature
December 18, 2025, at 12:37 p.m. (EDT)
Closed for signature
April 17, 2026, at 12:37 p.m. (EDT)
Presented to the House of Commons
Lianne Rood (Middlesex—London)
May 6, 2026 (Petition No. 451-00944)
Photo - Lianne Rood
Middlesex—London
Conservative Caucus
Ontario