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Petitions — what are they and what do they do?

A petition is a formal request from the public to the Legislative Assembly (OLA) asking the legislature to take a specific action or change a position on a policy. It is one of the best ways for constituents to bring issues they are passionate about to the floor of the Legislative Assembly.

Any petition from constituents of Kingston and the Islands will be presented. Any petitions that are from residents in other ridings will be reviewed and/or presented on a case-by-case basis.

To learn more about petitions and to view a PDF petition template, visit: https://www.ola.org/en/get-involved/petitions

Petition requirements

Petitions must ask for an action that is within the jurisdiction of the Legislative Assembly. Additionally, petitions must:

  • Use clear and respectful language.

  • The full text of the petition must be at the top of every page of signatures.

  • Original signatures only. They must be written directly on the petition.

  • Each petitioner must print his or her name and address and sign his or her name under the text of the petition.

  • Petitioners must be residents of Ontario.

  • The petition must be addressed to the Legislative Assembly of Ontario.

  • The petition must be written, typewritten, or printed. Emailed, faxed, photocopied, or online petitions are not allowed.