Petitions communicate concern

Petitions are a way of contributing directly to the House on a matter that members of society feel strongly about. It is a way of ensuring parliamentary accountability and transparency. Petitions must be lodged with the Clerk, and has to follow parliamentary protocols.

Presentations of petitions

The petitions is signed by a member who is to ensure that the petition respects the House's rules.

This strengthens the representational nature of the MP's work.