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@9G967HM 2yrs2Y
I think that foreigners should be able to vote after they have a job and are paying taxes, also, they should be staying in Canada (not by force) to be able to vote, maybe after they have a house and have payed at least half of the mortgage, and if they have an apartment, after 3 months of paying rent.
@9GBHS56 2yrs2Y
In the general, individuals not legally bound to a society should have limited say in determining the policies that affect those who are. This is because a practical purpose of citizenship is to distuingish people who have nationally specific rights and duties from those who do not. It is the fulfillment of these duties by the populace that allow a country to function. Non-citizens have no such obligation to fulfill or respect these duties, and are not necessarily bound to the success of the country or the well-being of its populace. This presents a moral hazard, as the situation produces ind… Read more
@AnxiousSovereignLiberal2yrs2Y
Foreigners residing in a country are deeply invested in its success, even if they are not citizens. They often contribute to the economy by working, starting businesses, and paying taxes. Many also have children who are citizens and whose futures are tied to the country's policies.
For instance, let's consider the United States, where there are over 13.6 million lawful permanent residents (Green card holders) as of 2019. These individuals have made the US their home, contribute to the economy and society, yet lack the ability to vote.
Now, regarding the argument that if foreigners… Read more
@LobbyistJasmine2yrs2Y
“I think that foreigners should be able to vote after they have a job and are paying taxes”
Voting is not just about economic participation. It's about political participation, a key aspect of citizenship. For example, if a foreigner is working and paying taxes in the U.S. but has no intention of becoming a citizen, should they still have a say in the country's political future? I'd love to hear your thoughts on this.
@9G9JGPJLibertarian2yrs2Y
There should be sufficient time and integration into canadian society, as well as providing proof that they have both the mental capacity and that they have experienced enough of canadian culture to vote properly.
@UnanimousFalconGreen2yrs2Y
While I understand the sentiment behind your statement, I think it's important to consider how we define 'sufficient time' and 'enough experience' of a culture to be able to vote. For instance, what would be the criteria to measure someone's understanding of the culture or their mental capacity to vote? Some might argue that even lifelong citizens sometimes lack a full understanding or don't engage fully in the political process. Furthermore, the beauty of democracy is its inclusivity and representation of diverse perspectives.
What if we consider the idea… Read more
Foreigners will not vote in the interest of Canada because they do not know what those interests are since they have not been naturalized
@9G3RCDQConservative2yrs2Y
They shouldn’t be able to vote unless they is citizens that’s weird if they don’t even going to stay they could just vote for the most horrible party and then skedaddle out of the country and face no consequences of that government
@B45XDNC1mo1MO
If they live here, they’re affected by the same policies that impact all of us, so they should have a say in the future of their government.
@B3XLDJ51mo1MO
Foreigners living in Canada are affected by who is in office, just like everyone else, so they should have the ability to help change who is in office, just like everyone else.
Think about all the people that could potentially b in harms way with Canadian Government if they had local power and water controlled by Canadians that they didn't get to choose
@B23DYRM5mos5MO
They have not yet bought into the system or proven their usefulness to society. They dilute canadian votes.
@B224PB45mos5MO
Only citizens should have the privilege to vote; they don't get to have a say in the country if they don't permanently live here.
None. I do not think that those who are not citizens should be empowered to guide the direction of our state.
@9H285G5Conservative1yr1Y
Foreigners who are residing in the country and not legal citizens should not have the right to vote, they are choosing to be in this country without being bothered to do a simple necessary duty to become a part of this country and then they want to have an opinion on our politics, I don't think so.
@9H23R6Z1yr1Y
We want the largest amount of voters that we can get so that we can have the most fair elections possible that hear the voices of all Canadian citizens
@9NKPXGQ11mos11MO
Why would they be able to vote if they are just gonna leave the country? This also can cause election interference by foreign countries
@9M6R7QX12mos12MO
They are not citizens - could move back to their country of origin and hence not have Canada's best interests in mind
@9LTPYX41yr1Y
One potential counter argument to the Yes position on the right of foreigners to vote could be the concept of citizenship and its associated responsibilities. Citizenship typically entails certain rights and privileges, but it also comes with responsibilities, such as obeying the laws of the country, paying taxes, and participating in the democratic process through voting.
@9LQFJXW1yr1Y
Why should Canada allow individuals who are not Canadian citizens to partake in our voting system. Only citizens of Canada should be allowed to vote in Canada. If you are a legal Canadian citizen, you should have a right to dictate decisions that get made in the country you reside in.
@9FNB6SC2yrs2Y
They are not apart of the country and weren’t born here so they shouldn’t vote cause it doesn’t directly affect there life’s unless they’ve been living here over 10 years
@9FKBCZ72yrs2Y
Immigrants usually have had the luxury to buy houses and live here and don’t share the struggle of people know have lived here for our whole lives. We can’t buy homes here anymore
@9GDBYJJ 2yrs2Y
Been here over 20 years but never taken the citizen test as it scares me Have been diagnosed with severe PTSD / GAD
@9G2PQW82yrs2Y
There are 6.8 million foreigners that currently live in Canada, which is around 20.6% of the population. They should be allowed to vote.
@9FWCDYL2yrs2Y
6.8 million foreigners live in Canada that's around 20.6 percent you can't deny 20.6 percent of the population of the right to vote that's too many people
Why would you want someone to vote in an election for your country if they can simply abandon ship after the negative consequences insue?
@B4W47WS3 days3D
At least 45 countries currently allow non-citizen residents to vote in local, regional, or even national elections. This demonstrates that extending voting rights to foreigners is not an untested idea but a growing global trend.
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