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
@9GB5JKG2yrs2Y
I think that as a foreigner myself that moved here as a young kid and lived for 10 years and got my right to vote when i hit 18 i think that the current system is good as it is. Like i dont want some people who moved here temporarily as refugees or for work purposes messing up our votes because they dont know what we actually need. People who have lived and experienced our country for several years should only be able to vote since they are actually Canadian
I believe that once foreigners become a legal citizen of canada and can hold a job and pay rent for 6 months then they can vote.
@9GB6SH22yrs2Y
I agree with this because if foreigners took so long to get here why shouldn't they have the same rights and freedoms as regular Canadians.
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