TCBF said:I wasn't looking to resolve an issue, I was looking to identify it. In Canada, we can come from other cities but only vote for mayor in the one we reside in. We can only vote in one provincial election. Why would some world citizens get to vote for leaders in more than one country?
INVOLUNTARY: The following are grounds for involuntary loss of naturalized Canadian citizenship: Naturalized citizenship was obtained through fraud or false statement. Naturalized citizen has spent more than 10 years living abroad.
TCBF said:I wasn't looking to resolve an issue, I was looking to identify it. In Canada, we can come from other cities but only vote for mayor in the one we reside in. We can only vote in one provincial election. Why would some world citizens get to vote for leaders in more than one country?
Voter eligibility criteria
To vote, you must be a Canadian citizen and be 18 years of age or older on polling day.
You may register to vote by special ballot using the form in this guide provided:
a. you resided in Canada at any time before applying for registration;
b. you have resided outside Canada for less than five consecutive years since your last return to Canada (some exceptions apply); and
c. you intend to resume residence in Canada.
Reccesoldier said:. . . So are you suggesting that Canada tell other nations that these dual citizens should not be allowed to vote in their country?
February 15, 2008 No. 35
The Honourable Maxime Bernier, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that the Government of Canada will permit the application of Italy’s electoral law in Canada on a one-time, conditional basis.
“The Government of Canada will permit Italian-Canadians who hold dual citizenship and Italians who are permanent residents of Canada to run for office in the recently called Italian elections, and to represent the Italian-Canadian community in Italy’s parliament,” said Minister Bernier. “This decision only applies to the upcoming Italian elections and is subject to strict conditions, close monitoring and a post-election review.”
Italy’s law on election reform, known as the “Tremaglia Law,” was passed in January 2002. It created 18 new seats in Italy’s parliament for Italians living abroad, including permanent residents and dual citizens.
The Government of Canada has imposed the following conditions on the application of the law:
• voting and election campaigning may take place only by mail, via email and the Internet, or at Italian diplomatic missions or consulates in Canada;
• the Italian government must reinforce its capacity to monitor the campaign for any violations;
• remedial actions will be taken by the Government of Italy on any violations of the conditions, up to and including the potential disqualification of candidates.
Canada has also advised the Italian government that it will monitor the election campaign to ensure that activities are in strict conformity with the above conditions.
TCBF said:- Should Dual Citizens Be Allowed To Vote In Only One Country?
I only get to vote for one federal representative, why should they get to vote for two? Your thoughts?
muskrat89 said:I've lived in the US for 15 years. Why should I be allowed to influence (by voting) the politics of Canada if I choose not to reside there? Sorry, but I don't see it. I can only work for one company at a time.
I can't expect to continue to wield influence at the company I left 2 years ago...