Should foreigners, currently residing in Canada, have the right to vote?
In most countries, suffrage, the right to vote, is generally limited to citizens of the country. Some countries, however, extend limited voting rights to resident non-citizens.
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@8SHHHXY4yrs4Y
Shouldn't be able to vote until you become a citizen and pay taxes.
@938SRZ83yrs3Y
Yes, permanent residents should be allowed to vote. They work, buy homes, pay taxes, send kids to local school etc. etc.
@9P39F5F6mos6MO
If they are citizens then should be allowed to vote no matter how long they’ve been here for. If they pay taxes and they are citizens
@8NYJKJ24yrs4Y
No if they don’t have there citizenship if yes then I think they should be able to vote
@8QWVY574yrs4Y
if they are not canadian then nooo
@8SLY6Q24yrs4Y
I think they should be here for a certain amount of time, like over 5 years, or in the process of becoming a Canadian Citizen as it is a very long process.
@8MS74JB4yrs4Y
Regardless, all Canadian citizens have a right to vote. If you are a citizen of Canada then you can vote, if you are not, then you do not have a vote.
@8SDSV3C4yrs4Y
Yes but after living in the country for 3 years
@9ZTQ7XT4wks4W
Everyone in the country and immigrating should take a test upon voting registration to prove they know the government and are educated. You can always take it whenever registration opens. You can vote when you pass.
@9ZMZ74WConservative1mo1MO
I think people who live and have/are getting citizen ship should or if they are staying here for a very long time should
@9ZMYFJW1mo1MO
Some governments promise to bring more immigrants into the country, which may sway the election towards them, no matter if they are a good fit for government or not.
@9ZGQ7351mo1MO
No, only people born here should be able to vote, same goes for those in power, stop muddying our Canadian bloodline
@9YNQFHTNew Democratic1mo1MO
Yes, if they are intending to remain in Canada as permanent residents or intend to apply for citizenship.
@9YCMSKN2mos2MO
Yes only if they contribute to society and have been living here for more than 3 years. they need to be employed and have no criminal offence.
@9VPM39V2mos2MO
After being important to society, like living here for a few years or having a passport or something making them affected by what they chose
@9VP697Q2mos2MO
If someone is a Canadian citizen, they should have the right to vote, regardless of ethnic background.
@9VMWZRK2mos2MO
Yes but only if they are not going to meddle with the election and plan on sticking around until the next election.
@9VH49K73mos3MO
it depends on how long they are planning to stay because it could help them in the long run but not in the short run
@9V9BQ4C3mos3MO
Yes they should be allowed to vote but only after becoming a permanent Canadian citizen and they have to be employed and paying taxes for over 3 years.
@9V4JT2C3mos3MO
Yes but only after they are a permanent resident and have resided in the country for 10 years or more
@9D6R7J41yr1Y
Yes, but only after living in the country for 3 years. I think it would be enough time to recognize nature of life in Canada.
@8QRNWZN4yrs4Y
The residents who have lived in Canada for more than 2 years and are planning to get a citizenship in future, should have the right to vote
@8PRN9D54yrs4Y
Only if they've lived in Canada for more than ten years and are paying taxes and suporting our country.
@8P5RHQB4yrs4Y
after a year or if they are in the milatary.
@8FTNN2G4yrs4Y
Yes, but not for illegal immigrants
@8FQ8Z8P4yrs4Y
No, based on National Security risks.
Yes but after living in Canada for 2 years
@9VRW7L22mos2MO
If they get their Canadian citizen ship then they should have the right to vote even if they're not Canadian
@9TFK29Q3mos3MO
If the person is a permanent resident of Canada, and has been for over a year, they should have the right to vote.
@9T8FDXG3mos3MO
Yes, but they should be required to pass a basic common knowledge test regarding the city, province or country depending on the type of election (federal, provincial, or local.)
@9RYCN7J 5mos5MO
Only if the party is a Permenent Resident and planning to reside in Canada for 10 or more years. If uncertain, voting will not be permitted.
@9R3W9J35mos5MO
Yes, as long as they have proved to be a citizen that provides value to Canada and is willing to work and put in effort to make a life here, not cause trouble, and not move somewhere else outside of Canada anytime soon.
@9QZCYDN5mos5MO
For federal or provincial elections no. Not until they are eligible to get a citizenship or have one already. For municipal elections yes
@9QSV5BH6mos6MO
Only if they have been granted a citizenship, and have lived in the country for at least over 5 years.
@9NBLG957mos7MO
I think it depends on the length of their residency and whether or not they are here legally. I think if you are brand new to Canada, legally, then you should wait at least a year.
@9MJ9RZF7mos7MO
yes because soemtimes people ahve diffrent perspectives and eveyhtin fi think they shoudl have a right to vote too
@9MHZRT97mos7MO
Yes, so long as they currently reside in the country and will continue to be living in the country for the next two years minimum.
@9LYC99F8mos8MO
Yes, but only after the completion of citizenship to have been fully educated and aware of the laws and regulations that the country of Canada follows.
@9LHMPCJ8mos8MO
(My stance)In this era, voting rights are only for Canadian citizens and immigrants/foreigners/non-citizens alike are prohibited from voting even if they spent any significant amount of time in Canada. However, certain local jurisdictions like Quebec can allow permanent tenants to vote in municipal elections only after an undetermined duration in residence and possibly might get a response within six months or a full year.
Suppose one wishes to advocate voting rights for long-term immigrants who desire to vote in a local region in Canada. In that case, one should include residency requirements that affirm commitment and integration into coalesced local culture. However, attempting to make any meaningful change in voting rights will require legislative action and should be subject to political/public discourse.
@9LD8F4Q9mos9MO
No, and nobody who immigrates should have the right to vote until the great grandchildren of the immigrant.
@9L9LGGR9mos9MO
It depends on a lot of factors. Such as how long they have been here and if they have any ties to a foreign state or criminal organization.
@9L3MN22New Democratic9mos9MO
I am unsure. My instinct is all tax payers should vote. But also I can see the risk of destabilization by mass population shift
@9KTQHSC9mos9MO
If those foreigners are planning to live here and apply to become Canadian citizens, maybe after they've lived there for a certain time and are legal to stay. If not, no.
@9KKLP5Y10mos10MO
The question is too broad - it suggests that voters could be "parachuted in" to sway elections, which is quite naturally unconscionable. However, there could be nuance in meeting the needs of newcomers.
@9K5T3M710mos10MO
Yes with permanent resident status if a citizen of a country that cancels citizenship if a second citizenship is attained.
@9K53PFY10mos10MO
Yes, but only after living here for 15 years since Canadian citizens can’t won’t until the age of 18. It should be relatively the same amount of years of residing in a country as the length of time a citizen has been alive to vote.
@9JQ8T5J11mos11MO
Yes, but as long as they are permanent residents & have lived in Canada without committing any serious crimes for at least 2 years.
@9JNDJ6R11mos11MO
as long as they have been in the country for more than 5 years and are a legal tax paying citizen, then yes they should have the right to vote.
@9JC6BKV11mos11MO
After living and paying taxes for 5 years and receiving their first renewal it makes sense for PRs to have that right, however they should not be allowed to run for office.
@9H5LGDV1yr1Y
people who live in Canada long term or are planning to become legal citizens should have the right to vote.
@9H2DR3T1yr1Y
if the residents in Canada are here permanently and have been living for a while in Canada then they should have the right to vote
@9GR4HSC1yr1Y
I think they should If they have an informed opinion on why they choose to vote for the person they are voting for, they should also have been in the country for a couple years and know the common language well.
@9G3Y69N 1yr1Y
Yes, but only those who pay taxes and after living in the country for 5 years should have the right to vote
@9G3W8PH1yr1Y
After a few years of living experience they should have the right, and in the meantime, only local elections.
@9FWTCB21yr1Y
I would require living in the country for at least 3 years, show the intention to become a permanent citizen, and only be eligible to vote in local elections if they are not a citizen.
@9FNMVTQ1yr1Y
only citizens of canada, or people that were born in canada that are 18+ should be able to vote, unless you have been living in canada as a foreiner for more than 10 years, then they should legaly be able to vote.
@9FM35GZ1yr1Y
if they were considered a legal citizen yes.
@9FM2Z9T1yr1Y
they can pay there taxes and be a citizen
@9FL924BConservative1yr1Y
Yes, if they are educated and they pay taxes they should be allowed.
@9FKSSJQ1yr1Y
Yes, but only if they're planning to stay in the country for a long period
@9FKS3241yr1Y
Only if they are planning to live in Canada for a long period of time. Or are planning to settle in Canada, then I believe they should.
Yes, but limited voting rights if they are not yet a full citizen.
yes, but only if they are citizens of Canada
@9FGLG8H1yr1Y
If they're a resident of Canada
@9FG9T8T1yr1Y
If they understand the system, go for it
@9FG8P6G1yr1Y
I think they should become a citizen and have lived in canada for at least a year.
@9FG2XRL1yr1Y
After they have met the requirments of being a Canadian citizen until then no.
@9FDTWFR1yr1Y
Yes, but only after living in the country for 5 years and are second citizens of Canada
Yes, after gaining Permanent Residence Status
Yes but they must be knowledgable in Canadian politics and economics. There should also be a test for everyone regardless of where you come from to make it that people know what they are voting for
@9FCQ3H21yr1Y
I think as long as they have proper canadian citizenship they should have the full right to do anything any canadian could do.
@9FC3VVH1yr1Y
Only if they become a Canadian citizen and wait 10 years
@9F7RJRN1yr1Y
only if they have a Canadian citizen ship
@937P26N3yrs3Y
Yes but only if they can prove they are a Canadian citizen
@937NJWW3yrs3Y
If they pay taxes and have been living in the country for two or more years and with continue to live in the country.
@9DJVGVY 1yr1Y
Yes, As long as they hold citizenship in Canada
@9D6Y4C51yr1Y
yes but when they become a citizen
@8TVG2FG3yrs3Y
As long as they are a Canadian citizen
@8TV2H3B3yrs3Y
Yes, but only if they have become a legal citizen
@9F5KMPV1yr1Y
Everyone living in Canada should vote. Foreigners contribute lots to Canada so they should be able to vote.
@9F5BRHM1yr1Y
Only after living in Canada for a specific amount of time, like 2 years, but they don't have to be citizens.
You should be allowed to vote once your a citizen
@9F3KW8B1yr1Y
Yes if they are naturalized citizens, legal permanent residents, or have paid federal and provincial taxes for 5 consecutive years.
@9DWMCNJ1yr1Y
Someone who is a Canadian citizen
@8TCF37J4yrs4Y
Only if they are a registered Canadian
@8TNPS7W3yrs3Y
No. What kind of stupid question is this?
@9CYGHXW1yr1Y
Yes, particularly if they plan on staying in Canada for an extended period of time.
@9CLJFYR1yr1Y
If they plan on staying in Canada for the next several years, then yes. The result of the vote will effect them so they should have a say in it.
@9CDP6MV2yrs2Y
Only if they’re educated, not just voting to vote
@9BZ4QGM2yrs2Y
Only Canadian citizens should be allowed to vote .
@9BPD7B32yrs2Y
I don't have enough information, but tend towards yes
yes but only if they lived in the country for 3 years
@9BMDJJNConservative2yrs2Y
not until they have been living in the country for 20 years or more.
@9BKQH722yrs2Y
they at least need to be a permanent resident
Foreigners who have a citizen status
@9B4BM3F2yrs2Y
yes when they become a citizen
@99XNHZP2yrs2Y
Foreigners have to get approval to vote.
@93TLHDF2yrs2Y
Only after they pass the citizens test and must pay taxes and not live off government aid
@93T7VV62yrs2Y
I think to vote you should have to be a Canadian citizen legally. If not, you should have to go through the process of getting citizenship. I believe this will keep voting more organized.
@93RRW9Z2yrs2Y
If they have or are applying for citizenship
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