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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@938SRZ83yrs3Y
Yes, permanent residents should be allowed to vote. They work, buy homes, pay taxes, send kids to local school etc. etc.
@8SLY6Q24yrs4Y
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.
@8TVG2FG4yrs4Y
As long as they are a Canadian citizen
@8MS74JB4yrs4Y
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.
@B4B4XQX3wks3W
If the busted faux democracies of today are gonna pretend as though frequent elections of representatives can ever yield progress in the face of the disinformation deluge brought on by media and the internet, then everyone needs to understand that long-term planning is impossible. If you live somewhere, you're part of that community and deserve to speak.
@B473YQS3wks3W
If they got there papers and went to school yes but if they apply for school then don't go but secretly living here no they shouldnt
@B45NBFS3wks3W
Yes, but only after gaining permenant residency and living in the country after 2 years from getting permenant residency.
@B36YN722mos2MO
Yes, but 5 years and they can vote local, then 7 years vote Federal to better understand the politics.
@B2ZJH9G2mos2MO
if they live in country legaly pay taxes have a job and arent a criminal they should be able to vote
@B2TTY5S2mos2MO
No, only legal citizens who have lived in Canada legally for at least 18 years should be allowed to vote.
@B2KS8R93mos3MO
No only legal citizens should be allowed to vote but the government should make a new sector that checks that nothing bad is coming to the foreigners from voting.
@B2GVVDG3mos3MO
It depends on how long they have been living in the county and their desire to stay in the country as a permanent resident.
@9ZMZ74WConservative5mos5MO
I think people who live and have/are getting citizen ship should or if they are staying here for a very long time should
@9ZMYFJW5mos5MO
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.
@9ZGQ7355mos5MO
No, only people born here should be able to vote, same goes for those in power, stop muddying our Canadian bloodline
@9YCMSKN5mos5MO
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.
@8PRN9D54yrs4Y
Only if they've lived in Canada for more than ten years and are paying taxes and suporting our country.
@8FTNN2G5yrs5Y
Yes, but not for illegal immigrants
@8FQ8Z8P5yrs5Y
No, based on National Security risks.
@9TFK29Q7mos7MO
If the person is a permanent resident of Canada, and has been for over a year, they should have the right to vote.
@9RYCN7J 8mos8MO
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.
@9R3W9J39mos9MO
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.
@9QZCYDN9mos9MO
For federal or provincial elections no. Not until they are eligible to get a citizenship or have one already. For municipal elections yes
@9MHZRT911mos11MO
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.
@9LHMPCJ1yr1Y
(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.
@9KTQHSC1yr1Y
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.
@9KKLP5Y1yr1Y
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.
@9K5T3M71yr1Y
Yes with permanent resident status if a citizen of a country that cancels citizenship if a second citizenship is attained.
@9JC6BKV1yr1Y
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.
@9H5LGDV1yr1Y
people who live in Canada long term or are planning to become legal citizens should have the right to vote.
@9H2DR3T1yr1Y
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
@9G3Y69N 2yrs2Y
Yes, but only those who pay taxes and after living in the country for 5 years should have the right to vote
@9G3W8PH2yrs2Y
After a few years of living experience they should have the right, and in the meantime, only local elections.
@9FNMVTQ2yrs2Y
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.
@9FKS3242yrs2Y
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.
Yes, but limited voting rights if they are not yet a full citizen.
@9FGQL2GNew Democratic2yrs2Y
yes, but only if they are citizens of Canada
@9FG8P6G2yrs2Y
I think they should become a citizen and have lived in canada for at least a year.
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
@9FCQ3H22yrs2Y
I think as long as they have proper canadian citizenship they should have the full right to do anything any canadian could do.
@9F7RJRN2yrs2Y
only if they have a Canadian citizen ship
@937P26N3yrs3Y
Yes but only if they can prove they are a Canadian citizen
@937NJWW3yrs3Y
If they pay taxes and have been living in the country for two or more years and with continue to live in the country.
@8TCF37J4yrs4Y
Only if they are a registered Canadian
@9CYGHXW2yrs2Y
Yes, particularly if they plan on staying in Canada for an extended period of time.
@9CLJFYR2yrs2Y
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.
yes but only if they lived in the country for 3 years
@9BMDJJNConservative2yrs2Y
not until they have been living in the country for 20 years or more.
@93T7VV63yrs3Y
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.
@93RRW9Z3yrs3Y
If they have or are applying for citizenship
@93RN9ZC3yrs3Y
Yes, only if they have permanent residency
@92T3N5P3yrs3Y
If they are Citizens they should be able to vote
@92RLQXM3yrs3Y
Yes, they should be allowed to vote only in local elections and then after 2 years of residence, they can vote in any election.
@92FG9XQ3yrs3Y
yes but only after living in the country for 6 years
@92DD9S33yrs3Y
If they live here, of course. However, if they are a visitor rather than a resident they should not.
@8ZZ2TB63yrs3Y
Depends on their status of citizenship
@8ZWKMS23yrs3Y
yes, after living in Canada for 1 year
@8ZTR4XB3yrs3Y
If you have your citizenship anyone can vote
Yes, but only if they have been living in the country for 2 years and pay taxes
@8ZHHYDM3yrs3Y
Only citizens and permanent residents should be able to vote. Tourists and visitors can't vote in an election of a country that isn't theirs.
@8ZHD8BN3yrs3Y
No, they have to be a Canadian Citizen, as longs as they are they can vote doesn't matter if they moved to Canada and became citizen or ere born here, they can vote, non citizens can't
@8ZFVZVS3yrs3Y
yes but only after learning about voting and how to vote
@8ZDQ2373yrs3Y
yes only if they have a Canadian citizenship and living for over 5 years
@8ZB32HC3yrs3Y
if they have been living in canada for at least 5 years and pay their taxes i dont see why not.
@8Z524QS3yrs3Y
yes, once they have their citizenship
@8Z4F2RP3yrs3Y
if they get their Canadian citizenship then yes
@8Z47MQG3yrs3Y
i don’t rlly have a sure answer bc if they’re also gonna be effected by the choices being made then why not? but if they’re illegal citizens is that rlly fair?
@8YYRX333yrs3Y
Honestly, anyone who pays taxes should have the right to vote as long as they have lived in the country for at least more than 3 years.
@8YVGPZD3yrs3Y
Yes, if they have residency and a citizenship.
@8YQGHTTNew Democratic3yrs3Y
Depends on how long they were here for
@8YP9YVG3yrs3Y
after living there for over 1 year
@8YHY2343yrs3Y
Only if they are registered as a citizen in Canada
@8YGCHDQLibertarian3yrs3Y
Yes, but they should only be allowed to vote in local elections and can vote federally after living in the country for 10 years
@8YDLPZ73yrs3Y
Yes, but only if their continued residence here is foreseeable.
@8YBR3RL3yrs3Y
yes, but only after living in the country for 18 years, pays taxes and has contributed in their local community
@8XW3ZZX3yrs3Y
Once foreigners are educated about the topic they should have all rights to vote.
@8XQZY5K3yrs3Y
No unless they are actual citizens of this country.
@8XNK7Z93yrs3Y
Any legal citizen with citizenship should be able to vote.
@8XJWF42Conservative3yrs3Y
Yes, but only after living there for 2 years.
@8XJNXY43yrs3Y
When they become a citizen they can vote.
@8WZ7BRJ3yrs3Y
Yes, if they are citizens or don't plan on leaving unless it's a vacation, no, if they aren't citizens or don't plan on staying.
@8WYWPQP3yrs3Y
only if they are a canadian citizen
@8WLPVN74yrs4Y
As long as they become citizens, then yes.
@8WHR7QW4yrs4Y
Depends on how long they're willing to stay, and how committed they are. If they'll be here for only around a few months, then no.
No, only legal citizens should be allowed to vote, and/or at least after 5 years of living here! Continue with Voting IDs as well for ALL Canadian citizens
They should at least be a permanent resident
@8W5L7FHNew Democratic4yrs4Y
if theyre a citizen then yes they should vote
@8W3R6H54yrs4Y
Any landowner who works for their money.
@8VXQZG24yrs4Y
yes, depending on factors such as time inside Canada
@8VVRZMH4yrs4Y
If they are Cnd Citizens
@8VVPHDH4yrs4Y
Yes but only if they pay taxes and have resided in Canada for over 5 years.
@8VVG69N4yrs4Y
If they have gotten citizenship and are permanent residents, yes.
@8VTQXPB4yrs4Y
Only if they vote because that person is good for our country and not just because of their race.
@8VTDBC54yrs4Y
Yes, it would be a good idea to let someone with a different perspective have a right to vote.
@8VSZKLT4yrs4Y
Yes, if they are a canadian citizen
@8VSZHXF4yrs4Y
yes, if they have done their research
@8VSZ2VX4yrs4Y
Yes as a Permanent Resident with the majority of income/tax paid in this country
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