Should immigrants to Canada be allowed to hold dual citizenship status?
Multiple citizenship, also called dual citizenship is a person's citizenship status, in which a person is concurrently regarded as a citizen of more than one state under the laws of those states. There is no international convention which determines the nationality or citizen status of a person, which is defined exclusively by national laws, which vary and can be inconsistent with each other. Some countries do not permit dual citizenship. Most countries that permit dual citizenship still may not recognize the other citizenship of its nationals within its own territory, for example, in relation to entry into the country, national service, duty to vote, etc.
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@9W68V6N2mos2MO
Yes, if they come to Canada on a student visa / work visa and are working towards a better life abiding by our counties laws etc, I believe obtaining citizenship should be easier and yes, they should be able to keep their home countries citizenship as well.
@9VJ6C4K3mos3MO
Yes, after they have proven they contribute to the Canadian economy and have not committed any serious crimes.
@9GZYG4J1yr1Y
Regardless, improving immigration rules, citizenship test, border control and accepting anyone who's not a criminal or a national threat, also imposing no limit amount of immigrants or legal residents would make this question irrelevant, because if you can't trust someone who has been vetted and respect all immigration rules and pass the citizenship test to hold dual citizenship status, then it is a you and you only problem.
only if they hold value to the country and accept and adhere to Canadian values. Why are foreign people allowed to build temples of worship and hold protests about their own countries problems in Canada where it has nothing to do with the canadian people.
@9FQY4MY1yr1Y
Those with clean records and backgrounds, yes. Those with criminal records and links to terrorism or people that threaten the safety of others should not be allowed.
@9FPVJCG1yr1Y
Yes unless they're also a citizen of a communist country or have committed acts of terrorism.
@9F5KMPV1yr1Y
A person should be able to be a citizen of as many countries as they want.
Yes, but revoke Canadian citizenship if person leaves Canada for more than 6 months in twelve.
@9ML75L27mos7MO
No, single citizenship and permanent residency should be enforced globally. If a person wishes to live in another country they can apply for permanent residency OR citizenship but not dual citizenship.
Yes, as long as their country of departure is a favorable one for reciprocal trade. If they are coming from a place of horrible persecution or social control (China) they must renounce ties with that oppressive place.
@9KDYD2W10mos10MO
Yes, unless they have committed a crime, depending on the crime. If it is a crime of terrorism, rape, murder (unless proven in self defence), then no.
@8S295MY4yrs4Y
Canada should move to limit the abuse of dual citizenship status. Ie. Birth tourism.
@8QMYYKS4yrs4Y
No, you live in Canada, you must be loyal to Canada alone. The Fatherland can not have possible traitors
@8PYM7QV4yrs4Y
No, and disallow immigration to immigrants who do not renounce their native citizenship.
Depends on whether they are contributing to our economy
Yes, but only from friendly nations with similar cultures (UK, NZ, AUS, USA)
@8JJW7RW4yrs4Y
No. I don’t believe dual citizens should be allowed to live and work in another country, but fly to Canada for free Healthcare.
@8G5PZTWConservative4yrs4Y
Yes except for middle eastern countries or communist countries.
@8F3PG2ZConservative4yrs4Y
@98Q4NCG2yrs2Y
yes unless they have committed an act of terrorism and have committed a crim
@95Y3K272yrs2Y
Yes but only for a short time. 3-5 yeaes
@95GHC592yrs2Y
yes but depends where they are from
@93TNZM92yrs2Y
They can have as many as long as they don’t commit any crimes or acts of terror
@939VV8R3yrs3Y
Yes, but they must pass a citizen ship test and follow our customs/culture
@92DLYTJ3yrs3Y
Yes from only some countries
@926W98J3yrs3Y
Yes, as long as they're aware of the responsibilities that it entails.
yes unless seeking an elected position that may put allegiance to canada at odds
@8Z4SFDM3yrs3Y
Yes, unless they have committed a serious crime or have committed an act of terrorism
@8X6L4RS3yrs3Y
Yes if it seems like a good option
@8X2LCJJ3yrs3Y
No, they must be completely loyal to the communist party
@8VW2QMR3yrs3Y
Yes, but they should be required to live most of the time in Canada and not expect the the government to bail them out if they choose to live in their country of origin principally.
@8VV2P573yrs3Y
Yes, unless they have a history of motivated crimes against marginalized individuals and regardless, they should not be able to claim citizenship status of more than two nations
@8VH22SV3yrs3Y
Yes unless they have committed serious crimes.
@8VBTBZ53yrs3Y
Yes unless they have had not committed a crime in the past 10 years that isn't a crime of murder or anything like that
@8V9VY9S3yrs3Y
Yes but if they want to run for office, they should have to renounce their other citizenship
@8V8L4X33yrs3Y
No, unless the other citizenship is part of a common wealth country.
Yes, but No crimes no terrorism and no more than 2 citizenships
@8V23DSQ3yrs3Y
Yes, but only if laws of the countries of their other citizenship(s) permit so.
@8TYWNDPNew Democratic3yrs3Y
Yes unless have commited a crime or act of terrorism
no but with exemption for immigrants from other commonwealth countries
@8THMJNG3yrs3Y
@8T25G6C4yrs4Y
Yes but then should switch to all Canadian citizenship within 5 years after immigrating.
@8SJQRLC4yrs4Y
Yes, but only with friendly countries.
@8S69HSH4yrs4Y
Yes, unless they have committed an act of terrorism, and be able to claim citizenship status of more than two nations.
@firozsasi4yrs4Y
Dual citizenship holder pay 10,000 taxes per annum to take benefit of these facilities.
@8QX2RHJ4yrs4Y
Yes, unless they have committed a crime or have committed an act of terrorism.
@8QJJKKN4yrs4Y
Yes unless they have committed a serious crime and could be a potential danger to our country.
@8QFS26J4yrs4Y
Yes, as long as the country is an ally of Canada
@8QCHD32Conservative4yrs4Y
Depends which country and if they have a valid reason to do so.
@8PXLL2V4yrs4Y
Yes, unless serious crime or terrorism or treason has been committed
@8PSZYX74yrs4Y
When they become a Canadian after 5 years
@Waterworks1234yrs4Y
No, they should benefit America not any other country if working aboard or any other reasons.
@8P4JRW84yrs4Y
Immigrants and citizens alike in Canada should be allowed to have multiple citizenship status, unless they are determined to be taking advantage of the system to escape government policies.
@8FRZMW64yrs4Y
If they need dual citizenship they should apply for one, your should only be allowed to get one if you fit the requirements
@99XDYYK2yrs2Y
Yes, but they should not be able to claim citizenship status of more than two nations and as long as they haven't committed an act of terrorism.
Yes but only if they are citizens of an allied country.
@977QPNP2yrs2Y
@8Z3M25Q3yrs3Y
The immigrant's kids can hold a dual citizenship status if their kids were born in Canada.
@8VTQKZM3yrs3Y
yes unless they have committed a crime and/or an act of terrorism.
@8TWZL2K3yrs3Y
Yes, provided their primary citizenship is Canadian and they are limited to at most one other citizenship.
@8TWDTHBConservative3yrs3Y
Yes, but only dual with special rules for New Zealand, Australia and the UK.
@8GJ55J3Conservative4yrs4Y
Yes, if they have applied for citizenship and have been here for 5 years.
@kuyugomodiLiberal4yrs4Y
Absolutely, that shouldn't even be a question. We would be lying about what he represent
@99DF7LD2yrs2Y
Yes, but only if they have lived and paid taxes in Canada for 10 years.
@999V8KK2yrs2Y
Yes, except where the second citizenship is with enemy nations in whoch case they should have to renounce those citizenships to retain Canadian citizenship
@98ZHXYK2yrs2Y
Yes, unless they have committed a crime or if they have committed an act of terrorism
@9CCMVT72yrs2Y
Yes but only if they are a member of the commonwealth realm or us
@9CBKZDD2yrs2Y
@923Z93G3yrs3Y
No, revoke the status of those with non-Commonwealth citizenship and halt all immigration
@92YHQCV3yrs3Y
Yes, unless they have committed a very serious crime OR an act of terrorism
@92YHQCV3yrs3Y
Yes, unless they have committed a crime OR an act of terrorism
@758XGBQ4yrs4Y
Yes, but bar dual citizens for being in the military, holding public office, or having high security clearance.
@75KRFBJ4yrs4Y
Only with participating countries.
@92YHQCV3yrs3Y
Yes, unless they have committed either a very serious crime OR an act of terrorism. However, if they're from Countries where people who are Born there can Never leave (e.g., North Korea), then, No
@8G78S5G4yrs4Y
Yes, If they are highly skilled
@8GRZRL84yrs4Y
Yes, as long as it is not a country we are at war with
@8HCRRMJ4yrs4Y
Yes, but only two countries and not if there is any hint of terrorist activities.
@92YHQCV3yrs3Y
Yes, unless they have committed either a crime OR an act of terrorism. However, if they're from Countries where people who are Born there can Never leave (e.g., North Korea), then, No
@8KG7DR84yrs4Y
As long as they don't have a criminal record, then yes.
@8L2DQDJ4yrs4Y
yes if they can get citizenship in the us
@8NXSCW24yrs4Y
Yes, but give up voting rights
@8R5QLL34yrs4Y
Yes, but we should not allow any new immigrants into the country at this time.
@8T9X24H4yrs4Y
No, but allow permanent residential visas.
@8TP6QKS3yrs3Y
Dual citizenship should only be acquired through birth
@8VHBC3L3yrs3Y
Yes, and expand the possible number of citizenships that one is able to hold
@9334YP33yrs3Y
No, unless it was acquired from birth (e.g. one US and one non-US parent).
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@8W2DG5C3yrs3Y
Yes, but if they get money or fundings for whatever they get less or no money from the United States.
@8W82FZ53yrs3Y
Only if they are in and out of the country for at least 1/2 of a year.
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@charmingsirnick3yrs3Y
Yes, and allowed people with roots in other countries to gain dual citizenship as well.
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@8XD6BY63yrs3Y
Yes, unless they have committed a violent crime and/or an act of terrorism
@8ZH59GG3yrs3Y
Yes, as long as the country of origin allows dual citizenship.
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