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Originally Posted by FlamesAddiction
If they are paying taxes to the U.S. and not to Canada, then absolutely.
I'm not saying that it should be hard to re-establish their citizenship if they decide to move back though. But why should our government and taxpayers be on the hook for protecting the rights of Canadians that choose not to be part of Canada for several years at a time?
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right now, you don't have to give up your citizenship (Thankfully), but if you do leave for an extended period of time have to declare their non-residency status. This includes selling your home, car, other property, closing you bank accounts, giving up your drivers license. You do this in order to avoid being taxed on your foreign income. You could keep your residency, but then you do pay taxes
by doing so, you give up certain rights as a Canadian, including the right to vote in provincial and municipal elections, and use of the social system (such as Alberta Health Care)
you do not give up your passport