43e législature223Réponse du gouvernement déposée12 avril 2021e-2306e-2306 (Justice)DanielaSiggiaVanceBadaweyNiagara-CentreLibéralON29 novembre 2019 à 9 h 17 (HAE)28 mars 2020 à 9 h 17 (HAE)16 février 202112 avril 20212 avril 2020Pétition à la <Addressee type="1" affiliationId="" mp-riding-display="1">Chambre des communes </Addressee>Attendu que :Il est bien connu qu’il existe une multitude de survivants de violence sexuelle subie pendant l’enfance aux mains de centaines de prêtres pédophiles de l’Église catholique qui ont sévi pendant des décennies;L’Église catholique n’a pas communiqué le nom des pédophiles dans ses rangs et a muté des prédateurs sexuels entre ses différentes paroisses, leur permettant du coup de continuer de sévir et d’éviter les poursuites criminelles;Les répercussions sociales de la violence sexuelle systémique qu’ont subie ces enfants, victimes silencieuses, sont encore ressenties par la société canadienne sous forme de problèmes de santé physique et mentale, de criminalité et de toxicomanies;Nous estimons qu’une enquête publique pourrait convaincre les survivants qui souffrent encore en silence qu’il est désormais sûr pour eux de nommer leurs agresseurs afin de les empêcher de faire d’autres victimes, et les encourager à obtenir l’aide dont ils ont besoin. Une enquête publique permettrait d’informer le public des violences systémiques dont des enfants sont victimes. Elle servirait aussi de point de départ à l’élaboration de nouvelles politiques qui forceraient les prêtres pédophiles à répondre de leurs actes devant les tribunaux et préviendraient la perpétration d’autres gestes criminels;Nous savons que la majorité des catholiques sont des victimes innocentes et que ces prêtres cherchaient leurs proies parmi les membres les plus vulnérables de leurs paroisses. Une enquête publique pourrait protéger les catholiques d’autres prédateurs et pourrait contribuer à la vérité et à la réconciliation afin que l’Église catholique redevienne un membre à part entière de la mosaïque religieuse si richement diversifiée du Canada.Nous soussignés, membres canadiens du mouvement #ChurchToo, prions la Chambre des communes en Parlement assemblée de lancer une enquête publique exhaustive pour forcer les dirigeants de l’Église catholique à témoigner sous serment afin non seulement d’identifier les prêtres pédophiles, mais aussi de comprendre la logistique mise en place par les dirigeants catholiques et qui a aidé ces pédophiles à continuer de s’en prendre à des enfants.
Response by the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada Signed by (Minister or Parliamentary Secretary): The Honourable David LamettiThe Government of Canada is committed to protecting children from sexual harm, including by investigating and prosecuting those involved in abuse of children. The Canadian Criminal Code comprehensively prohibits all forms of child sexual abuse and exploitation, including through child-specific sexual offences (sections 151 to 153), as well as sexual assault offences (sections 271 to 273) that protect all Canadians.The Government of Canada has various programs to assist in investigating prior sexual abuse and preventing future child sexual abuse. In furtherance of this goal, the Government of Canada has invested in the Royal Canadian Mounted Police’s (RCMP) various programs related to child sexual abuse.For instance, the RCMP’s National Child Exploitation Crime Centre (NCECC) is a part of the RCMP’s National Police Services, which provide services to the entire law enforcement community. The NCECC is a key partner and the national law enforcement arm of the National Strategy for the Protection of Children from Sexual Exploitation on the Internet. The NCECC works to reduce the vulnerability of children to online child sexual exploitation by identifying victimized children; investigating and assisting in the prosecution of sexual offenders; and strengthening the capacity of municipal, territorial, provincial, federal, and international police agencies through training, operational research and investigative support. The NCECC also engages with international partners to combat online child sexual exploitation and other forms of transnational offending worldwide and is the current Chair of the Virtual Global Taskforce (VGT). The VGT is an international police alliance dedicated to the protection of children from online sexual exploitation and other transnational child sexual offences.Recent or historical situations involving child sexual abuse or exploitation can be reported to the local police force of jurisdiction or the RCMP.
Délinquants sexuelsÉglise Catholique romaineEnquêtes et enquêtes publiquesExploitation et abus sexuel d'enfants
43e législature223Réponse du gouvernement déposée25 janvier 2021e-2443e-2443 (Santé)JENN RICKYSMITHDerekSloanHastings—Lennox and AddingtonConservateurON8 juillet 2020 à 17 h 39 (HAE)5 novembre 2020 à 17 h 39 (HAE)4 décembre 202025 janvier 20216 novembre 2020Pétition au <Addressee type="3" affiliationId="" mp-riding-display="1">gouvernement du Canada</Addressee>Attendu que:Des preuves abondantes semblent indiquer que les enfants psychologiquement et émotivement vulnérables s’identifient comme transgenres en nombre très disproportionné; Selon des données récentes, les enfants de familles d’accueil s’identifient comme transgenres dans des proportions de 15 à 20 fois plus grandes que les autres enfants;Ces enfants sont les victimes d’une industrie de produits médicaux et pharmaceutiques abusive qui fait des milliards de dollars grâce à eux;Des preuves semblent indiquer que la science sur la réalité transgenre est contaminée par des conflits d’intérêts avec l’industrie pharmaceutique;Une vérification rigoureuse peut garantir l’absence totale du plus petit conflit d’intérêts avec l’industrie pharmaceutique ou de tout autre conflit pécuniaire ou non; La transition médicale de ces jeunes vulnérables peut être vue comme un crime contre l’humanité, un crime qui est commis contre les plus faibles et qui provoque une stérilité parfois permanente ainsi que des changements physiques irréversibles et d’autres changements à vie;Au strict minimum, il faut mener une enquête nationale sur la situation.Nous soussignés, résidents d’Abbotsford, prions le gouvernement du Canada d’imposer un moratoire immédiat sur la transition médicale des jeunes de moins de 18 ans et de lancer une enquête nationale encadrée de façon rigoureuse pour déterminer pourquoi autant d’enfants vulnérables (dont de nombreux autistes) subissent une transition médicale.
Response by the Minister of HealthSigned by (Minister or Parliamentary Secretary): Darren FisherThe Government of Canada is committed to working towards a more equitable, diverse and inclusive country, where everyone is free to be themselves and participate fully in society. As part of this work, the Honourable Bardish Chagger was appointed as Minister to the newly created Diversity and Inclusion and Youth portfolio in November 2019. In addition to other areas, the Minister’s mandate letter includes five LGBTQ2-specific commitments, namely: 
  • Continuing the work of the LGBTQ2 Secretariat in promoting equality, protecting rights and addressing discrimination;
  • Additional investments for LGBTQ2 organizations;
  • Working with the Minister of Health to end the blood ban for men who have sex with other men;
  • Consulting LGBTQ2 civil society representatives to lay the groundwork for an LGBTQ2 Action Plan; and,
  • Supporting the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada to amend the Criminal Code to ban the practice of conversion therapy.
 The Minister’s updated mandate letter asks for the acceleration of an LGBTQ2 action plan that will “guide the work of the federal government on the priorities of LGBTQ2 Canadians.” As part of its commitment to promoting equality and protecting LGBTQ2 rights, the Government of Canada has taken concrete measures in recent years that protect trans youth from discrimination. LGBTQ2 rights are human rights. Everyone in Canada deserves access to quality and compassionate healthcare – and that includes access to gender affirming surgery. Canada has in place robust laws to protect children from all forms of abuse, including the criminal law at the federal level and child protection laws at the provincial and territorial level. In 2020, it introduced Bill C-6: An Act to amend the Criminal Code (conversion therapy), with work continuing to progress on the proposed legislation. Amongst other offenses related to the practice, this amendment will protect trans youth from undergoing coercive efforts to change their gender identity to cisgender.  Launched on November 27, 2020 with a national online survey, the Minister of Diversity and Inclusion and Youth is also currently undertaking a comprehensive engagement process with LGBTQ2 communities across Canada to inform a federal LGBTQ2 Action Plan. There is the potential that this engagement will help to identify further ways through which the federal government can address discrimination against trans communities, including youth. This builds on Bill C-16: An Act to amend the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Criminal Code, which received royal assent in 2017. This amendment added gender identity and expression to the Canadian Human Rights Act as prohibited grounds for discrimination. Treatment for children and youth who experience distress as a result of their gender identity not matching their sex assigned at birth is a matter that falls within provincial and territorial responsibility for health care (with the exception of eligible First Nations and Inuit peoples, members of the Canadian Armed Forces, veterans, resettled refugees and some refugee claimants, and inmates in federal penitentiaries). However, the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) has integrated components specifically designed to address needs of LGBTQ2 populations within a number of its community-based grants and contribution programs. In this context, the following is relevant research and evidence, as well as some of the measures the Government of Canada has taken to advance gender equality, which is an important determinant of health. It is well established that many obstacles faced by gender diverse individuals can lead to distress, including a lack of acceptance within society, direct or indirect experiences with discrimination, or assault. These experiences may in turn cause gender diverse people to suffer with anxiety, depression or related disorders at higher rates than non-transgender persons, leading to higher rates of suicide among transgender Canadians.[1] Creating conditions where transgender and gender diverse people are recognized, feel valued, and are free from discrimination is an important step towards supporting their health and wellbeing. Research has shown that transgender youth are over-represented in the foster care system, at a rate approximately twice that of cisgender youth.[2],[3] While transgender youth enter the child welfare system for reasons similar to those of other children and youth, conditions are exacerbated for transgender youth when their families reject, neglect, or abuse them because of their gender identity. It is estimated that 43% of LGBTQ2 youth experiencing homelessness are forced from their homes because of conflicts with their families about their sexual orientation or gender identity; 32% of homeless LGBTQ2 youth have experienced physical, emotional, or sexual abuse at home over their sexual orientation or gender identity.[4] To promote the health and welfare of transgender and gender diverse persons in all cultural settings, evidence-informed protocols and guidelines in the care of transgender, gender dysphoric and gender non-conforming people have been developed by individual clinics, and national and international professional associations alike. These guidelines include providing psychoeducational and social support to young people and their parents, as well as appropriate psychological evaluation. Treatments available to youth who meet criteria for gender dysphoria and who are determined to be appropriate for physical interventions include puberty suppression, cross-sex hormones in later adolescence, and gender-affirming surgical procedures (which are generally available when a person reaches the legal age of majority to give consent).[5] Standards of care are updated and revised as new scientific information becomes available.[6] PHAC’s commitment to address the health needs of transgender populations is also supported by the Government of Canada-wide mandatory use of sex and gender-based analysis plus (SGBA+) in all research, program and policy development. SGBA+ is a tool to assess the potential impacts of policies, programs, and initiatives on diverse groups of men and women, boys and girls, and to mitigate those impacts. Using SGBA+ while considering other identity factors, such as gender identity, supports PHAC’s commitment to health equity, and allows for coordinated action to address health inequalities of LGBTQ2 populations. These important steps will benefit all Canadians by creating a more gender equitable and inclusive society that supports mental, physical, emotional and spiritual wellbeing throughout the life course. Our government will continue to work closely with LGBTQ2 communities and all our partners to achieve greater equality, inclusion, and safety for LGBTQ2 Canadians.   [1] Veale, J. F., Watson, R. J., Peter, T., & Saewyc, E. M. (2017). Mental health disparities among Canadian transgender youth. Journal of Adolescent Health, 60(1), 44-49. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jadohealth.2016.09.014[2] Fish, J. N., Baams, L., Wojciak, A. S., & Russell, S. T. (2019). Are sexual minority youth overrepresented in foster care, child welfare, and out-of-home placement? Findings from nationally representative data. Child abuse & neglect, 89, 203-211. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chiabu.2019.01.005[3] Wilson, B. D., Cooper, K., Kastanis, A., & Nezhad, S. (2014). Sexual and gender minority youth in foster care: Assessing disproportionality and disparities in Los Angeles. https://escholarship.org/uc/item/6mg3n153[4] Durso, L. E., & Gates, G. J. (2012). Serving our youth: Findings from a national survey of services providers working with lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender youth who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. https://escholarship.org/uc/item/80x75033[5] Strang, J. F., Powers, M. D., Knauss, M., Sibarium, E., Leibowitz, S. F., Kenworthy, L., & Pervez, N. (2018). “They thought it was an obsession”: Trajectories and perspectives of autistic transgender and gender-diverse adolescents. Journal of autism and developmental disorders, 48(12), 4039-4055. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-018-3723-6[6]https://www.wpath.org/about/ethics-and-standards
EnfantsEnquêtes et enquêtes publiquesIdentité de genre et expression de genreMoratoirePersonnes transgenres
43e législature223Réponse du gouvernement déposée4 décembre 2020e-2327e-2327 (Défense nationale et opérations militaires)JoleneBigger HarttJenicaAtwinFrederictonParti vertNB13 décembre 2019 à 14 h 00 (HAE)11 avril 2020 à 14 h 00 (HAE)21 octobre 20204 décembre 202014 avril 2020Pétition à la <Addressee type="2" affiliationId="" mp-riding-display="1">Chambre des communes réunie en Parlement</Addressee>Attendu que :Les résidents de la base des Forces canadiennes (BFC) de Gagetown et de ses environs ont été exposés aux pesticides épandus dans la région; Une commission d’enquête publique indépendante leur permettrait d’obtenir des réponses à leurs questions sur les conséquences de l’épandage de pesticides pour les militaires et les civils dans la région d’Oromocto.Nous, soussignés, citoyens et résidents du Canada, prions la Chambre des communes réunie en Parlement d’ordonner la tenue d’une commission d’enquête publique entièrement indépendante chargée de faire des recommandations sur l’application de pesticides à la BFC de Gagetown et dans ses environs, de 1950 à nos jours.
Response by the Minister of National DefenceSigned by (Minister or Parliamentary Secretary): The Honourable Harjit S. SajjanNational Defence is taking concrete steps to advance whole of Government efforts towards creating a clean environment. With the responsibility to manage more than two million hectares of land, thousands of buildings, jetties, and training areas, National Defence is central to the Government’s commitment to be a responsible steward of the environment. This includes remediating sites formerly impacted by military activities, and proactively mitigating the environmental impacts of its current military activities.  National Defence has conducted extensive research since the 1980s into the use and testing of herbicides, including Agent Orange, to better understand the impact of their use at 5 Canadian Division Support Base Gagetown (CFB Gagetown). This includes detailed investigations in 2005 and 2018 into the disposal of barrels of Agent Orange at CFB Gagetown. Both investigations confirmed that no barrels of Agent Orange have been found.                                                 Additionally, in 2005, National Defence, along with Veterans Affairs Canada, Health Canada, and various other departments and agencies, undertook a comprehensive fact-finding investigation to understand the health and environmental risks associated with the past use of registered and unregistered herbicides at CFB Gagetown. This comprehensive investigation included, among other tasks, conducting health risk assessments, tissue sampling of fish and clams from CFB Gagetown to test for dioxin concentrations, and compiling lists of individuals and units present when herbicides were tested in 1966 and 1967. Research for this investigation was conducted by highly-qualified, non-government experts, and was peer-reviewed by independent specialists in the field.  This investigation concluded that, aside from the two instances of testing Agent Orange, Agent Purple, Agent White, and other herbicides by the U.S. military in 1966 and 1967, all herbicides used at CFB Gagetown were regulated and used in accordance with all federal and provincial regulations and scientific policies at the time.  Furthermore, human health risk assessments conducted as a part of the 2005 investigation concluded that most people who lived and worked at or near CFB Gagetown were not at risk of exposure to herbicides. Potential long-term health risks were identified as a possibility only for those individuals directly involved with the application of the herbicides or brush clearings soon after application. As compensation for possible exposure to unregistered U.S. herbicides between 1966 and 1967, in 2007 the Government of Canada provided eligible individuals with a one-time, tax-free ex gratia payment of $20,000.    As part of its vegetation management program, CFB Gagetown continues to use herbicides for the purposes of maintaining visibility of targets, access to roads, protecting against wildland fires, and the clearance of unexploded ordinance. This program is critical to ensuring that training areas remain safe and available for military training and related activities.  National Defence has implemented rigorous controls and regularly reviewed oversight of its vegetation management program. To ensure compliance with the most effective and environmentally responsible practices, National Defence will continue to work closely with relevant authorities, including the New Brunswick Department of Environment and Local Government, the New Brunswick Department of Natural Resources and Energy Development, the Canadian Forest Service, and Fisheries and Oceans Canada. National Defence will continue to be a responsible steward of federal lands by protecting land and complying with environmental practices. Given the extensive research and investigations National Defence has already conducted on the use and testing of herbicides at CFB Gagetown, National Defence does not have any plans to conduct further inquiries at this time.
Base des Forces canadiennes GagetownContamination de l'environnementEnquêtes et enquêtes publiquesPesticides
43e législature223Réponse du gouvernement déposée16 novembre 2020e-2530e-2530 (Droits de la personne)NajmiehRadMarwanTabbaraKitchener-Sud—HespelerIndépendantON30 avril 2020 à 14 h 10 (HAE)28 août 2020 à 14 h 10 (HAE)1 octobre 202016 novembre 202028 août 2020Pétition au <Addressee type="3" affiliationId="" mp-riding-display="1">gouvernement du Canada</Addressee>Attendu que :En novembre 2019, l’annonce par le gouvernement d’une augmentation astronomique des prix de l’essence a déclenché des manifestations à l’échelle nationale en Iran;Les forces de sécurité ont eu recours à une force mortelle pour réprimer les manifestations, ouvrant le feu sur les protestataires et faisant probablement des centaines de morts et des milliers de blessés;Les autorités ont arrêté des milliers de manifestants, ainsi que des journalistes, des étudiants et des défenseurs des droits de la personne, pour les empêcher de dénoncer la répression brutale par l’Iran;Les détenus ont été torturés et ont subi d’autres sévices;Bon nombre d’entre eux se voient refuser tout contact avec leur famille et leur avocat;Les arrestations massives laissent présager le pire;Elles font craindre dans l’immédiat de nouvelles violations des normes en matière d’application régulière de la loi et de procès équitables.Nous, soussignés, résidents de la province d’Ontario, prions le gouvernement du Canada d’exhorter le haut-commissaire des Nations unies aux droits de l’homme à convoquer une session extraordinaire de la Commission des droits de l’homme des Nations unies en vue de mener une enquête indépendante sur les allégations de graves violations des droits fondamentaux de prisonniers, de détenus et d’autres, y compris des assassinats extrajudiciaires, des actes de torture et des disparitions forcées, qui se sont produites en République islamique d’Iran depuis le 15 novembre 2019. Dans le cadre de cette enquête, l’Iran doit autoriser un accès sans entrave aux détenus, aux prisonniers et aux autres personnes touchées, ainsi que l’observation des procès. Sur la foi des résultats de l’enquête, la Commission des droits de l’homme doit exercer des pressions sur l’Iran pour qu’il remplisse ses obligations internationales en matière de respect des droits de la personne et qu’il traduise en justice les responsables des graves violations.
Response by the Minister of Foreign AffairsSigned by (Minister or Parliamentary Secretary): The Honourable François-Philippe ChampagneCanada is a strong supporter of the international human rights system and of the United Nations Human Rights Council (HRC), which promotes and protects human rights around the globe. Through dedicated resolutions, the HRC has urged Iran to uphold its international and domestic obligations to protect and promote the fundamental human rights of its people. The Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran, who is mandated by the HRC, submitted his latest report on Iran on July 21, 2020. In the report, the Special Rapporteur detailed observations concerning patterns, trends and progress made in the protection of human rights, including the rights to freedom of opinion, expression, association and assembly. In particular, the report included a section on the November 2019 protests, highlighting the excessive use of force by Iranian security forces; lack of investigation and accountability; and human rights violations in the arrest and detention of protesters. The report also detailed human rights concerns related to general conditions of detention in the country.Additionally, on October 6, 2020, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Michelle Bachelet, expressed deep concern at the deteriorating situation of human rights defenders, lawyers and political prisoners held in Iran's prisons, and called on the authorities to release them in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. The High Commissioner expressed her concern about the persistent and systematic targeting of individuals who express any dissenting view, and the criminalization of the exercise of fundamental rights. She compellingly stated: "I urge the Iranian Government to review, in light of Iran's international legal obligations -- including the right to a fair trial -- all sentences of people detained without sufficient legal basis. And I call for the unconditional release of human rights defenders, lawyers, political prisoners, peaceful protesters and all other individuals deprived of their liberty for expressing their views or otherwise exercising their rights.”In addition to its three regular annual sessions, the HRC can hold special sessions to address specific situations regarding gross violations of human rights. In order to do so, one third of the Member States of the HRC must be in agreement. As Canada is not currently a member of the HRC, it could not vote on this decision. However, with the HRC and in additional forums, Canada is a strong advocate for accountability and the protection and promotion of all human rights remains a central feature of Canada’s foreign policy.At the 45th session of the HRC (14 September to 7 October 2020), Canada joined a statement on Iran that was supported by 47 delegations. The statement highlighted concerns about the persistent human rights violations in Iran especially related to the rights to freedom of expression, association and assembly. The statement also noted concerns of arbitrary detentions, unfair trials, forced confessions and practices of torture and ill-treatment of detainees in the context of the recent protests. The delegations also called on Iran to immediately release those who are arbitrarily detained and to ensure the independence of the judicial system, the rules of fair trial, the right to defense and access to a freely chosen lawyer. In December 2019, in advance of the 43rd session of the HRC, the Permanent Mission of Canada to the Office of the United Nations in Geneva hosted a briefing session with presenters from Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch, and Impact Iran on human rights violations in Iran.Additionally, in November 2019 Canada provided an intervention at the third cycle of Iran’s Universal Periodic Review (UPR). The UPR, led by the HRC, is a periodic review of the human rights records of all 193 UN Member States and provides an opportunity for all States to declare actions they have taken to improve the human rights situations in their countries and to overcome challenges to the enjoyment of human rights. Among its recommendations, Canada recommended that Iran ensure freedom from torture for those in detention.Canada is strongly committed to upholding respect for human rights and is deeply concerned by the violent crackdown on protestors by the Iranian security forces in November 2019. Global Affairs Canada issued a statement on November 26, 2019, condemning the violent crackdown by Iranian authorities, including threats made by Iranian officials and the deliberate use of excessive force by Iranian security forces, and urged authorities to exercise restraint. Canada will continue to work with international partners to hold Iran accountable and leads the annual resolution on human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran, which has been adopted by the United Nations (UN) General Assembly since 2003. It voices support for the people of Iran in their struggle to enjoy the rights and freedoms to which they are entitled. The UN General Assembly Third Committee adopted the latest resolution in December 2019, and for the 18th time, Canada is again leading on the Resolution for 2020. Among the recommendations made, the resolution calls on Iran to release persons detained for exercising their human rights and fundamental freedoms, including those who have been detained solely for taking part in peaceful protests. It also calls on Iran to launch a comprehensive accountability process in response to all cases of serious human rights violations, including allegations of excessive use of force against peaceful protesters, and to end impunity for such violations.Canada also routinely speaks out on specific cases by drawing international attention to them to indicate that Canada and the global community are monitoring the cases. For example, Canada has issued the following tweets through the Canadian Foreign Policy account (@CanadaFP) and the account of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau).
  • September 20, 2020: Canada strongly condemns the imprisonment of Nasrin Sotoudeh, an Iranian human rights lawyer and women’s rights leader. Her sentence and treatment are unacceptable, and we call on Iran to release her immediately - defending human rights is not a crime. (via @JustinTrudeau).
  • September 14, 2020: Canada strongly condemns the execution of Navid Afkari in Iran. The death penalty is a cruel form of punishment that violates #HumanRights, and Canada opposes it in all forms and under all circumstances. (via @CanadaFP).
  • July 23, 2020: Canada welcomes confirmation that the analysis of Flight #PS752’s recorders is now complete. We expect #Iran to conduct a full, credible and transparent investigation. (@CanadaFP).
Mar 19, 2018: Iran must allow Maryam Mombeini to leave the country and travel to Canada to be with her family - and the regime must provide answers in the death of her husband, Kavous Seyed-Emami, in Evin prison. (via @JustinTrudeau).
Conseil des droits de l'homme des Nations UniesDroits de la personneEnquêtes et enquêtes publiquesIran
43e législature223Réponse du gouvernement déposée25 mai 2020431-00145431-00145 (Protection des consommateurs)RachelBlaneyNorth Island—Powell RiverNPDBC11 mars 202025 mai 202028 février 2020Pétition à l’honorable Navdeep Bains, ministre de l’Innovation, des Sciences et de l’IndustrieATTENDU QUE :
  • Le prix de l’essence à indice d’octane 87 dans la localité de Powell River a stagné à 1,599 $ le litre de juin à novembre 2019;
  • Les sept vendeurs d’essence ont maintenu exactement le même prix tout au long de cette période;
  • Au cours de la même période, le prix du même produit a fluctué, parfois de manière spectaculaire, dans les régions voisines du nord de l’île de Vancouver et de la région métropolitaine de Vancouver;
  • Les médias s’étant intéressés de près à la question, le prix du même produit est tombé à 1,499 $ le litre ou moins;
  • Le prix du même produit stagne à 1,499 $ le litre depuis la baisse, alors que les prix continuent de fluctuer dans les régions voisines.
Nous, soussignés, les électeurs du district régional de qathet, prions l’honorable Navdeep Bains :
  • d’ordonner au Bureau de la concurrence du Canada de faire enquête sur la collusion et la fixation des prix entre les vendeurs d’essence de la localité de Powell River, en Colombie-Britannique.
Response by the Minister of Innovation, Science and IndustrySigned by (Minister or Parliamentary Secretary): The Honourable Navdeep BainsThe Government of Canada thanks the petitioners for raising their concerns regarding fuel pricing in British Columbia, specifically in the Powell River area. This petition has been forwarded to the Competition Bureau, Canada’s independent enforcement agency in competition matters, for their awareness.As a law enforcement agency responsible for enforcing the Competition Act, the Competition Bureau (the “Bureau”) investigates alleged anticompetitive conduct. The Competition Act includes provisions against, price-fixing competitor collaborations, price maintenance and abuse of dominant position. All of these provisions can apply to the gasoline market and to other petroleum product markets.The Commissioner of Competition may commence an investigation based on information obtained from a variety of sources, including when a formal complaint is lodged. The Commissioner has the power to initiate investigations on his own authority, based on market observations or in response to formal complaints. Any member of the public may submit a complaint to the Bureau, using the form found at the following address:https://www.competitionbureau.gc.ca/eic/site/cb-bc.nsf/frm-eng/GH%C3%89T-7TDNA5Upon receiving a complaint, the Bureau examines the relevant information to determine whether a formal inquiry should be commenced. If so, it may contact other customers or competitors to obtain more information. The Bureau may make use of tools at its disposal, such as seeking court authorization to compel information. If violation of the law can be identified, the Bureau will not hesitate to seek action before the courts in appropriate cases.Once again, the Government thanks you for bringing these concerns forward.
Détermination des prixEnquêtes et enquêtes publiquesEssencePowell River