Mr. Speaker, I rise to present a petition today on behalf of Canadians who are concerned about human rights protections in India.

The petition calls upon the House of Commons to formally ensure that all trade deals with India, including the early progress trade agreement, the comprehensive economic partnership agreement and the foreign investment promotion and protection agreement, are premised on mandatory human rights provisions, initiate targeted sanctions against extremists guilty of inciting violence against religious minorities in India, and, lastly, promote mutually respectful and mutually beneficial human rights dialogue in Canada and India.

I thank the hon. Leader of the Opposition for his intervention. However, I am not satisfied that this request meets the requirements of the Standing Orders at this time.