@9G967HM 6mos6MO
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 6mos6MO
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
@AnxiousSovereignLiberal6mos6MO
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 foreigne… Read more
@LobbyistJasmine6mos6MO
“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.
@9G9JGPJLibertarian6mos6MO
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.
@UnanimousFalconGreen6mos6MO
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
@9G3RCDQConservative7mos7MO
They shouldn’t be able to vote unless they is citizens that’s weird if they don’t even going to stay they could just vote for the most horrible party and then skedaddle out of the country and face no consequences of that government
@9LQFJXW4 days4D
Why should Canada allow individuals who are not Canadian citizens to partake in our voting system. Only citizens of Canada should be allowed to vote in Canada. If you are a legal Canadian citizen, you should have a right to dictate decisions that get made in the country you reside in.
@9LP328SNew Democratic7 days7D
None. I do not think that those who are not citizens should be empowered to guide the direction of our state.
@9H285G5Conservative5mos5MO
Foreigners who are residing in the country and not legal citizens should not have the right to vote, they are choosing to be in this country without being bothered to do a simple necessary duty to become a part of this country and then they want to have an opinion on our politics, I don't think so.
@9H23R6Z5mos5MO
We want the largest amount of voters that we can get so that we can have the most fair elections possible that hear the voices of all Canadian citizens
@9G2PQW87mos7MO
There are 6.8 million foreigners that currently live in Canada, which is around 20.6% of the population. They should be allowed to vote.
@9FWCDYL7mos7MO
6.8 million foreigners live in Canada that's around 20.6 percent you can't deny 20.6 percent of the population of the right to vote that's too many people
@9FNB6SC7mos7MO
They are not apart of the country and weren’t born here so they shouldn’t vote cause it doesn’t directly affect there life’s unless they’ve been living here over 10 years
@9FKBCZ77mos7MO
Immigrants usually have had the luxury to buy houses and live here and don’t share the struggle of people know have lived here for our whole lives. We can’t buy homes here anymore
@9GDBYJJ 6mos6MO
Been here over 20 years but never taken the citizen test as it scares me Have been diagnosed with severe PTSD / GAD
Why would you want someone to vote in an election for your country if they can simply abandon ship after the negative consequences insue?
@9LTPYX42 days2D
One potential counter argument to the Yes position on the right of foreigners to vote could be the concept of citizenship and its associated responsibilities. Citizenship typically entails certain rights and privileges, but it also comes with responsibilities, such as obeying the laws of the country, paying taxes, and participating in the democratic process through voting.
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