E-Petition e-5178 on UAP Oversight in Canada
E-petition e-5178, initiated by Benjamin Bruce Schofield from Winnipeg, Manitoba, emphasizes the necessity of a unified Canadian strategy for addressing Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP). The petition outlines shortcomings in the current fragmented approach across various governmental departments and calls for a coordinated framework that ensures transparency and consistent responses. It advocates for the creation of a National Task Force on UAPs that includes representatives from the Department of National Defence, Transport Canada, Public Safety Canada, and scientific experts. The task force would aim to systematically investigate, analyze, and report on UAP activities to promote transparency and enhance national security.
Recognizing that Canada lags behind allies such as the United States in addressing UAPs, the petition highlights the importance of adopting standardized reporting and investigation protocols. This would eliminate inconsistencies stemming from the scattered handling of UAP-related information across different agencies. Furthermore, it proposes the establishment of a centralized, secure public reporting system accessible to all Canadians, allowing for regular updates on findings to build public trust. The petition also stresses the value of international collaboration, suggesting that Canada work closely with allied nations to share expertise, data, and resources to better understand UAP phenomena and improve national security.
The petition, sponsored by Larry Maguire, MP for Brandon—Souris, Manitoba, reflects increasing public interest in addressing UAPs with the same level of seriousness seen in other nations. In March 2023, Larry Maguire authored a letter to Defence Minister Anita Anand, expressing concerns about potential public announcements related to UAPs and their implications for Canada’s global credibility. Maguire highlighted that Defence Research and Development Canada (DRDC) has been involved in analyzing UAP materials since the 1950s, in collaboration with the Five Eyes Foreign Material Program. He urged the Minister to seek a classified briefing to fully understand Canada’s historical and ongoing efforts in this area. Additionally, Maguire referenced the Sky Canada Project, led by the Chief Science Advisor, which aims to investigate how the Canadian government manages UAP reports. He emphasized the importance of transparency and suggested that all relevant ministers be briefed on the program, advocating for a communication strategy to address public interest in UAPs. Maguire’s involvement underscores a commitment to ensuring that Canada approaches UAP phenomena with transparency and coordination, aligning with international efforts to understand these occurrences.
It was opened for signatures on November 20, 2024, and will close on January 19, 2025, with 34 signatures recorded so far. If adopted, the measures outlined could lead to a centralized framework for addressing UAPs, fostering public trust through transparent reporting, and strengthening international partnerships. This initiative highlights the growing global trend toward accountability and cooperation in addressing UAPs, moving away from secrecy and toward an open, science-based approach.
