[Bill Bumface]

Originally Posted by Cowboy89

Really?? At minimum to participate in democracy in Canada you should at least be a citizen. It shows the most basic long term commitment to the country. I wouldn't want an influx of transient residents who aren't committed to being in Canada long term have a say and potentially sway any decision making at the government level. I don't understand where this comes from at the civic level (Ie what is the problem they are trying to solve with this).