Moonlight Graham Posted February 11, 2013 Report Posted February 11, 2013 That's ridiculous. Many families consist of parents with differing citizenships and children with both. This xenophobia has to stop. Xenophobia??? How am I being xenophobic. Quote "All generalizations are false, including this one." - Mark Twain Partisanship is a disease of the intellect.
Wilber Posted February 11, 2013 Report Posted February 11, 2013 I think all you single citizens are just jealous. I don't have dual citizenship so no one can have it! There is absolutely nothing wrong with having dual citizenship in general, and if some of the extremely unlikely hypothetical scenarios here presented come to pass (drafts in both countries a person is a citizen of fighting each other, etc) then they should be dealt with on a case by case basis as appropriate. Canada should have no obligation to dual citizens when they are residing in another country where they hold citizenship. Quote "Never trust a man who has not a single redeeming vice". WSC
Signals.Cpl Posted February 11, 2013 Report Posted February 11, 2013 It would be of great benefit to Britain, because if he had to renounce any other citizenships he certainly wouldn't have taken that decision to become British so lightly. It would require more allegiance to Britain from him because he's showing more of a commitment to the country if it's his one and only nationality. Like you said he left Britain for better opportunities so whether he had Canadian and British or just one of them he would still go where he wants simply because both passports individually afford him the opportunity. Plenty of Canadians with only one citizenship show little loyalty to Canada once they move to another country so I don’t see how it would be any different for dual citizens... Quote Hope for the Best, Prepare for the Worst
jacee Posted February 11, 2013 Report Posted February 11, 2013 Xenophobia??? How am I being xenophobic. Is it acceptable in your world to have dual citizenship ... Canada/New Zealand? Australia? Britain? South Africa? Congo? Mexico? Jordan? Israel? Lebanon? China? Etc Quote
Bonam Posted February 12, 2013 Report Posted February 12, 2013 Canada should have no obligation to dual citizens when they are residing in another country where they hold citizenship. A much more reasonable suggestion than disallowing dual citizenship, and worth discussing. Quote
Wilber Posted February 12, 2013 Report Posted February 12, 2013 A much more reasonable suggestion than disallowing dual citizenship, and worth discussing. I think they are two different issues. This part should be a no brainer. Why should I expect Canada to come to my rescue if I chose to live in another country where I hold citizenship. I made my choice, the responsibility is mine, not Canada's. Quote "Never trust a man who has not a single redeeming vice". WSC
Moonlight Graham Posted February 12, 2013 Report Posted February 12, 2013 Is it acceptable in your world to have dual citizenship ... Canada/New Zealand? Australia? Britain? South Africa? Congo? Mexico? Jordan? Israel? Lebanon? China? Etc no. one citizenship, no exceptions. Quote "All generalizations are false, including this one." - Mark Twain Partisanship is a disease of the intellect.
Bonam Posted February 12, 2013 Report Posted February 12, 2013 no. one citizenship, no exceptions. no. one slice of bread per day. no exceptions. You seem to enjoy propounding tyrannical diktats. Fortunately for those of us who enjoy freedom, you're not in charge. Quote
Wilber Posted February 12, 2013 Report Posted February 12, 2013 Hands up. Not a Conrad Black fan but who thinks it's OK for a Canadian with dual citizenship to lose their Canadian citizenship for accepting a peerage in their other country of citizenship but not for commiting terrorist acts in that other country. Just wondering. Quote "Never trust a man who has not a single redeeming vice". WSC
guyser Posted February 12, 2013 Report Posted February 12, 2013 Hands up. Not a Conrad Black fan but who thinks it's OK for a Canadian with dual citizenship to lose their Canadian citizenship for accepting a peerage in their other country of citizenship but not for commiting terrorist acts in that other country. Just wondering. He didnt lose it, he renounced it by his own free will Quote
Michael Hardner Posted February 12, 2013 Report Posted February 12, 2013 no. one citizenship, no exceptions. I'm against your proposal 100%. I want the ability to be a dual citizen of Canada and the US. Quote Click to learn why Climate Change is caused by HUMANS Michael Hardner
bush_cheney2004 Posted February 12, 2013 Report Posted February 12, 2013 I'm against your proposal 100%. I want the ability to be a dual citizen of Canada and the US. Why ? To what advantage ? Quote Economics trumps Virtue.
guyser Posted February 12, 2013 Report Posted February 12, 2013 Why ? To what advantage ? From my perspective...Best of both worlds. Why not. If my job were transferred dwon there and was to be that way for a number of years, I would too. Facilitates crossing the border for one. Voting for another . Quote
Wilber Posted February 12, 2013 Report Posted February 12, 2013 He didnt lose it, he renounced it by his own free will He had to in order to receive an honour in his other country of citizenship. Bottom line, a Canadian dual citizen cannot retain his Canadian citizenship if he receives certain honours from the government of another country of which he is a citizen, but will retain his Canadian citizenship if he commits a terrorist act in that same country. We have very low standards. Quote "Never trust a man who has not a single redeeming vice". WSC
bush_cheney2004 Posted February 12, 2013 Report Posted February 12, 2013 From my perspective...Best of both worlds. Why not. But Canada is the bestest country in the world ever. Why is U.S. citizenship desired or required ? If my job were transferred dwon there and was to be that way for a number of years, I would too. You would flit to another country's citizenship just for a job ? How trivial..... Facilitates crossing the border for one. Voting for another . Of course...15% of polled Canadians wanted to vote in a foreign election over their own. Quote Economics trumps Virtue.
Michael Hardner Posted February 12, 2013 Report Posted February 12, 2013 Why ? To what advantage ? So that I can choose to live anywhere in the US or Canada without having to apply for visas and so on. Is there another advantage ? I would have thought you'd be flattered, but then again you already know Canadians often want to move to the US. Quote Click to learn why Climate Change is caused by HUMANS Michael Hardner
Michael Hardner Posted February 12, 2013 Report Posted February 12, 2013 But Canada is the bestest country in the world ever. There is no bestest country, just like there's no bestest food or bestest woman. Pick as many as you're allowed. Use your strategizing skills. Quote Click to learn why Climate Change is caused by HUMANS Michael Hardner
GostHacked Posted February 12, 2013 Report Posted February 12, 2013 So that I can choose to live anywhere in the US or Canada without having to apply for visas and so on. Is there another advantage ? I would have thought you'd be flattered, but then again you already know Canadians often want to move to the US. Are you a Canadian or are you 'other'? Quote
bush_cheney2004 Posted February 12, 2013 Report Posted February 12, 2013 So that I can choose to live anywhere in the US or Canada without having to apply for visas and so on. Is there another advantage ? I would have thought you'd be flattered, but then again you already know Canadians often want to move to the US. So it's too much trouble to get a visa or become a resident alien, but it's less work to get U.S. citizenship (for living in the U.S.) ? This is consistent with some Canadian's disdain for nationalism, but it presents a very cavalier attitude about citizenship rights, privileges, and responsibilities. Quote Economics trumps Virtue.
guyser Posted February 12, 2013 Report Posted February 12, 2013 He had to in order to receive an honour in his other country of citizenship. He was already a citizen of Britain.The Nickle Resolution was an attempt to stop conferring titles on Canadian only citizens IIRC. Quote
guyser Posted February 12, 2013 Report Posted February 12, 2013 But Canada is the bestest country in the world ever. If you say so, ok. Why is U.S. citizenship desired or required ? Already answered. You would flit to another country's citizenship just for a job ? How trivial..... I would go where the money and opportunity exists, including but not limited to the USA. Not trivial at all, however you think so and that speak volumes. Of course...15% of polled Canadians wanted to vote in a foreign election over their own. Not relevant to anything posted but t'was expected. Thanks for the larf. Quote
GostHacked Posted February 12, 2013 Report Posted February 12, 2013 From my perspective...Best of both worlds. Why not. If my job were transferred dwon there and was to be that way for a number of years, I would too. Facilitates crossing the border for one. Voting for another . Better of getting Chinese or Mexican citizenship or the like. The jobs wont be going back to the USA or Canada. Quote
Michael Hardner Posted February 12, 2013 Report Posted February 12, 2013 Are you a Canadian or are you 'other'? Currently, I hold Canadian citizenship. Quote Click to learn why Climate Change is caused by HUMANS Michael Hardner
Michael Hardner Posted February 12, 2013 Report Posted February 12, 2013 This is consistent with some Canadian's disdain for nationalism, but it presents a very cavalier attitude about citizenship rights, privileges, and responsibilities. I'm sorry. Are you offended ? I didn't create this system. Should I be offended if Manitobans move here without a passport ? I'm not sure where you're going. Come to Canada and I will welcome you. I hope you do the same when I move next door to you, or move back here. Quote Click to learn why Climate Change is caused by HUMANS Michael Hardner
Topaz Posted February 12, 2013 Report Posted February 12, 2013 Do any of you think this has something to do with Khadr who will being getting out of jail sometime in the future? The feds didn't want to bring him back to Canada and I'm wondering if they want to ex him out of Canada as soon as he's free?? Quote
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