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 @9G967HM from New Brunswick  agreed…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 from British Columbia  disagreed…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

 @AnxiousSovereignLiberalfrom Newfoundland  disagreed…2yrs2Y

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.

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