The words you use and the format you deliver your messages to the government are critical.

A Mandate is a direct order from a higher power (the people) to a lower power (the government).

A petition is only a request to the government as you can see on their website.

This screenshot above shows the words ask and request circled in red.

If over 50% of the affected community makes the demand in the form of a Mandate, the government must obey.