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@9G967HM 1yr1Y
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.
@9G9JGPJLibertarian1yr1Y
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.
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.
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