Try the political quiz
+

Filter by type

Narrow down which types of responses you would like to see.

Filter by author

Narrow down the conversation to these participants:

Polling Division:

Reply

 @8SHHHXYfrom Manitoba  answered…4yrs4Y

 @938SRZ8from Ontario  answered…3yrs3Y

Yes, permanent residents should be allowed to vote. They work, buy homes, pay taxes, send kids to local school etc. etc.

 @9P39F5Ffrom Saskatchewan  answered…7mos7MO

If they are citizens then should be allowed to vote no matter how long they’ve been here for. If they pay taxes and they are citizens

 @8NYJKJ2from British Columbia  answered…4yrs4Y

No if they don’t have there citizenship if yes then I think they should be able to vote

 @8SLY6Q2from Ontario  answered…4yrs4Y

I think they should be here for a certain amount of time, like over 5 years, or in the process of becoming a Canadian Citizen as it is a very long process.

 @8MS74JBfrom Ontario  answered…4yrs4Y

Regardless, all Canadian citizens have a right to vote. If you are a citizen of Canada then you can vote, if you are not, then you do not have a vote.

 @8SDSV3Cfrom Alberta  answered…4yrs4Y

 @9ZTQ7XTfrom New Jersey  answered…4wks4W

Everyone in the country and immigrating should take a test upon voting registration to prove they know the government and are educated. You can always take it whenever registration opens. You can vote when you pass.

 @9ZMZ74WConservativefrom Ontario  answered…1mo1MO

I think people who live and have/are getting citizen ship should or if they are staying here for a very long time should

 @9ZMYFJWfrom Ontario  answered…1mo1MO

Some governments promise to bring more immigrants into the country, which may sway the election towards them, no matter if they are a good fit for government or not.

 @9ZGQ735from Ontario  answered…1mo1MO

No, only people born here should be able to vote, same goes for those in power, stop muddying our Canadian bloodline

 @9YNQFHTNew Democraticfrom Alberta  answered…2mos2MO

Yes, if they are intending to remain in Canada as permanent residents or intend to apply for citizenship.

 @9YCMSKNfrom Ontario  answered…2mos2MO

Yes only if they contribute to society and have been living here for more than 3 years. they need to be employed and have no criminal offence.

 @9VPM39Vfrom British Columbia  answered…3mos3MO

After being important to society, like living here for a few years or having a passport or something making them affected by what they chose

 @9VP697Qfrom British Columbia  answered…3mos3MO

If someone is a Canadian citizen, they should have the right to vote, regardless of ethnic background.

 @9VMWZRKfrom Manitoba  answered…3mos3MO

Yes but only if they are not going to meddle with the election and plan on sticking around until the next election.

 @9VH49K7from Quebec  answered…3mos3MO

it depends on how long they are planning to stay because it could help them in the long run but not in the short run

 @9V9BQ4Cfrom Alberta  answered…3mos3MO

Yes they should be allowed to vote but only after becoming a permanent Canadian citizen and they have to be employed and paying taxes for over 3 years.

 @9V4JT2Cfrom Alberta  answered…3mos3MO

Yes but only after they are a permanent resident and have resided in the country for 10 years or more

 @9D6R7J4from Quebec  answered…1yr1Y

Yes, but only after living in the country for 3 years. I think it would be enough time to recognize nature of life in Canada.

 @8QRNWZNfrom Alberta  answered…4yrs4Y

The residents who have lived in Canada for more than 2 years and are planning to get a citizenship in future, should have the right to vote

 @8PRN9D5from Ontario  answered…4yrs4Y

Only if they've lived in Canada for more than ten years and are paying taxes and suporting our country.

 @8P5RHQBfrom Prince Edward Island  answered…4yrs4Y

 @9VRW7L2from Nova Scotia  answered…3mos3MO

If they get their Canadian citizen ship then they should have the right to vote even if they're not Canadian

 @9TFK29Qfrom Ontario  answered…3mos3MO

If the person is a permanent resident of Canada, and has been for over a year, they should have the right to vote.

 @9T8FDXGfrom Alberta  answered…4mos4MO

Yes, but they should be required to pass a basic common knowledge test regarding the city, province or country depending on the type of election (federal, provincial, or local.)

 @9RYCN7J from Ontario  answered…5mos5MO

Only if the party is a Permenent Resident and planning to reside in Canada for 10 or more years. If uncertain, voting will not be permitted.

 @9R3W9J3from Ontario  answered…5mos5MO

Yes, as long as they have proved to be a citizen that provides value to Canada and is willing to work and put in effort to make a life here, not cause trouble, and not move somewhere else outside of Canada anytime soon.

 @9QZCYDNfrom Ontario  answered…5mos5MO

For federal or provincial elections no. Not until they are eligible to get a citizenship or have one already. For municipal elections yes

 @9QSV5BHfrom California  answered…6mos6MO

Only if they have been granted a citizenship, and have lived in the country for at least over 5 years.

 @9NBLG95from Alberta  answered…7mos7MO

I think it depends on the length of their residency and whether or not they are here legally. I think if you are brand new to Canada, legally, then you should wait at least a year.

 @9MJ9RZFfrom British Columbia  answered…7mos7MO

yes because soemtimes people ahve diffrent perspectives and eveyhtin fi think they shoudl have a right to vote too

 @9MHZRT9from Ontario  answered…7mos7MO

Yes, so long as they currently reside in the country and will continue to be living in the country for the next two years minimum.

 @9LYC99Ffrom Manitoba  answered…8mos8MO

Yes, but only after the completion of citizenship to have been fully educated and aware of the laws and regulations that the country of Canada follows.

 @9LHMPCJfrom Ontario  answered…9mos9MO

(My stance)In this era, voting rights are only for Canadian citizens and immigrants/foreigners/non-citizens alike are prohibited from voting even if they spent any significant amount of time in Canada. However, certain local jurisdictions like Quebec can allow permanent tenants to vote in municipal elections only after an undetermined duration in residence and possibly might get a response within six months or a full year.
Suppose one wishes to advocate voting rights for long-term immigrants who desire to vote in a local region in Canada. In that case, one should include residency requirements that affirm commitment and integration into coalesced local culture. However, attempting to make any meaningful change in voting rights will require legislative action and should be subject to political/public discourse.

 @9LD8F4Qfrom Alberta  answered…9mos9MO

No, and nobody who immigrates should have the right to vote until the great grandchildren of the immigrant.

 @9L9LGGRfrom British Columbia  answered…9mos9MO

It depends on a lot of factors. Such as how long they have been here and if they have any ties to a foreign state or criminal organization.

 @9L3MN22New Democraticfrom British Columbia  answered…9mos9MO

I am unsure. My instinct is all tax payers should vote. But also I can see the risk of destabilization by mass population shift

 @9KTQHSCfrom Ontario  answered…10mos10MO

If those foreigners are planning to live here and apply to become Canadian citizens, maybe after they've lived there for a certain time and are legal to stay. If not, no.

 @9KKLP5Yfrom Ontario  answered…10mos10MO

The question is too broad - it suggests that voters could be "parachuted in" to sway elections, which is quite naturally unconscionable. However, there could be nuance in meeting the needs of newcomers.

 @9K5T3M7from Ontario  answered…10mos10MO

Yes with permanent resident status if a citizen of a country that cancels citizenship if a second citizenship is attained.

 @9K53PFYfrom Ontario  answered…10mos10MO

Yes, but only after living here for 15 years since Canadian citizens can’t won’t until the age of 18. It should be relatively the same amount of years of residing in a country as the length of time a citizen has been alive to vote.

 @9JQ8T5Jfrom Alberta  answered…11mos11MO

Yes, but as long as they are permanent residents & have lived in Canada without committing any serious crimes for at least 2 years.

 @9JNDJ6Rfrom Alberta  answered…11mos11MO

as long as they have been in the country for more than 5 years and are a legal tax paying citizen, then yes they should have the right to vote.

 @9JC6BKVfrom Ontario  answered…11mos11MO

After living and paying taxes for 5 years and receiving their first renewal it makes sense for PRs to have that right, however they should not be allowed to run for office.

 @9H5LGDVfrom Ontario  answered…1yr1Y

people who live in Canada long term or are planning to become legal citizens should have the right to vote.

 @9H2DR3Tfrom Ontario  answered…1yr1Y

if the residents in Canada are here permanently and have been living for a while in Canada then they should have the right to vote

 @9GR4HSCfrom British Columbia  answered…1yr1Y

I think they should If they have an informed opinion on why they choose to vote for the person they are voting for, they should also have been in the country for a couple years and know the common language well.

 @9G3Y69N from Ontario  answered…1yr1Y

Yes, but only those who pay taxes and after living in the country for 5 years should have the right to vote

 @9G3W8PHfrom Ontario  answered…1yr1Y

After a few years of living experience they should have the right, and in the meantime, only local elections.

 @9FWTCB2from Massachusetts  answered…1yr1Y

I would require living in the country for at least 3 years, show the intention to become a permanent citizen, and only be eligible to vote in local elections if they are not a citizen.

 @9FNMVTQfrom Ontario  answered…1yr1Y

only citizens of canada, or people that were born in canada that are 18+ should be able to vote, unless you have been living in canada as a foreiner for more than 10 years, then they should legaly be able to vote.

 @9FM35GZfrom British Columbia  answered…1yr1Y

 @9FL924BConservativefrom British Columbia  answered…1yr1Y

 @9FKSSJQfrom British Columbia  answered…1yr1Y

 @9FKS324from Ontario  answered…1yr1Y

Only if they are planning to live in Canada for a long period of time. Or are planning to settle in Canada, then I believe they should.

 @9FHWZN6Liberalfrom Ontario  answered…1yr1Y

 @9FG9T8Tfrom British Columbia  answered…1yr1Y

 @9FG8P6Gfrom Ontario  answered…1yr1Y

I think they should become a citizen and have lived in canada for at least a year.

 @9FG2XRLfrom Alberta  answered…1yr1Y

After they have met the requirments of being a Canadian citizen until then no.

 @9FDTWFRfrom British Columbia  answered…1yr1Y

Yes, but only after living in the country for 5 years and are second citizens of Canada

 @9FDQKGDLiberalfrom British Columbia  answered…1yr1Y

 @9FD9JK7Liberalfrom Ontario  answered…1yr1Y

Yes but they must be knowledgable in Canadian politics and economics. There should also be a test for everyone regardless of where you come from to make it that people know what they are voting for

 @9FCQ3H2from Ontario  answered…1yr1Y

I think as long as they have proper canadian citizenship they should have the full right to do anything any canadian could do.

 @9FC3VVHfrom Alberta  answered…1yr1Y

 @937P26Nfrom Ontario  answered…3yrs3Y

 @937NJWWfrom Ontario  answered…3yrs3Y

If they pay taxes and have been living in the country for two or more years and with continue to live in the country.

 @9DJVGVY from Alberta  answered…1yr1Y

 @9F5KMPVfrom Alberta  answered…1yr1Y

Everyone living in Canada should vote. Foreigners contribute lots to Canada so they should be able to vote.

 @9F5BRHMfrom Alberta  answered…1yr1Y

Only after living in Canada for a specific amount of time, like 2 years, but they don't have to be citizens.

 @9F3KW8Bfrom Quebec  answered…1yr1Y

Yes if they are naturalized citizens, legal permanent residents, or have paid federal and provincial taxes for 5 consecutive years.

 @8TNPS7Wfrom British Columbia  answered…3yrs3Y

 @9CYGHXWfrom Ontario  answered…1yr1Y

Yes, particularly if they plan on staying in Canada for an extended period of time.

 @9CLJFYRfrom Ontario  answered…1yr1Y

If they plan on staying in Canada for the next several years, then yes. The result of the vote will effect them so they should have a say in it.

 @9CDP6MVfrom Saskatchewan  answered…2yrs2Y

 @9BZ4QGMfrom Alberta  answered…2yrs2Y

 @9BPD7B3from Alberta  answered…2yrs2Y

 @9BMDYM3Liberalfrom Ontario  answered…2yrs2Y

 @9BMDJJNConservativefrom Ontario  answered…2yrs2Y

 @9BKQH72from Alberta  answered…2yrs2Y

 @9BD2L27Liberalfrom British Columbia  answered…2yrs2Y

 @99XNHZPfrom Saskatchewan  answered…2yrs2Y

 @93TLHDFfrom Alberta  answered…2yrs2Y

Only after they pass the citizens test and must pay taxes and not live off government aid

 @93T7VV6from Ontario  answered…2yrs2Y

I think to vote you should have to be a Canadian citizen legally. If not, you should have to go through the process of getting citizenship. I believe this will keep voting more organized.

 @93RRW9Zfrom Ontario  answered…2yrs2Y

Demographics

Loading the political themes of users that engaged with this discussion

Loading data...