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.
80% Yes |
20% No |
70% Yes |
19% No |
4% Yes, unless they have committed a crime |
1% No, and we should not allow any new immigrants into the country at this time |
3% Yes, unless they have committed an act of terrorism |
1% No, and revoke the status for those currently holding dual citizenship |
2% Yes, but they should not be able to claim citizenship status of more than two nations |
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Unique answers from Canada users whose views extended beyond the provided choices.
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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.
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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.
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A person should be able to be a citizen of as many countries as they want.
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Yes, but revoke Canadian citizenship if person leaves Canada for more than 6 months in twelve.
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Yes but only if they are a member of the commonwealth realm or us
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Yes, but not with China
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