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.
@9LJGNWT 5 days5D
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.
@9KDYD2W2mos2MO
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.
@9F5KMPV7mos7MO
A person should be able to be a citizen of as many countries as they want.
@9DSKY3Q8mos8MO
Yes, but revoke Canadian citizenship if person leaves Canada for more than 6 months in twelve.
@9CCMVT710mos10MO
Yes but only if they are a member of the commonwealth realm or us
@9CBKZDD11mos11MO
Yes, but not with China
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