Anything Goes With Internet Petitions, MPs Are Cautioned

Parliament can expect up to five petition-driven debates a year under a proposal to accept electronic appeals from Canadians. MPs heard a similar U.K. system has seen debates on everything from welfare cuts to proclaiming the Muslim observance Eid a public holiday: “Did e-petitions make sure that debate happened?”

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