Should foreigners, currently residing in Canada, have the right to vote?
In most countries, suffrage, the right to vote, is generally limited to citizens of the country. Some countries, however, extend limited voting rights to resident non-citizens.
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Living in the country for 2 years
No, only permanent residents or legal citizens should be allowed to vote
@8VHMFH2New Democratic4yrs4Y
Yes, but only after living in the country for minimum 2 years
@8VDQNYX4yrs4Y
If they work and contribute to the economy(taxpayers) in Canada, yes!
Yes, but only living in the country after 2 years
only after living in the country for 15 years and understanding / respecting the Canadian culture.
@shaelynj4yrs4Y
yes, living here for at least a year and if you’re paying taxes
@Jatzuyu4yrs4Y
Yes, if they have recently become or are already a Canadian citizen.
@8KG6FYL4yrs4Y
only second gen immigrants
@9CLF8FB2yrs2Y
Everyone that is a permanent resident should have a right to vote.
@99FK87M2yrs2Y
Yes, but only after 5-6 months of living
@8VNSGBN4yrs4Y
Yes, only if they haven't committed a felony.
@8TJ48574yrs4Y
yes, if the have a Canadian citizenship
Yes but only after 2-3 years
Yes, in certain situations, but this should only be for Canadians who are experiencing a delay in receiving citizenship or permanent residence, on a case by case basis.
Yes, if they are fully informed of the candidates and their promises
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