peru has double nationality but if i would have had to give it up to get a canadian passport i would have.
i don't see how that makes you any less peruvian or whatever. my life isn't there.. and frankly, travelling on a south american passport, to put it plainly, sucks a $ $
Not sure what the big deal is More than likely, most of us will (if you don't already) have Canadian children and grandchildren Most of us will likely die here OR live here for nearly a lifetime Sadly, for many of us, part (if not ALL) of our heritage will be lost At the same time, our families will be building a great part of Canadian heritage for future generations. Just as, for example, many European immigrants did in the early part of the 20th century in Argentina It's probably about time that we embrace the Canadian heritage, as opposed to try to fight it all the time After all, Canada IS "HOME" and likely will be for a very long time It might not be that easy, but it's probably about time we try live accordingly If not, we can always go back home to "OUR" heritage. Nothing wrong with that
-- Edited by Dogo at 21:44, 2006-09-17
I agree 100%.
I would not care to lose my Chilean citizenship to become Canadian. Like Dogo said, what's the big deal? Am I going to forget how to speak Spanish? Am I going to forget what Chile is like? no.
Canada is a great place to live, it has an awesome culture and society, that's why I came here. I am never going to deny my roots, or be ashamed of them, but that doesn't mean I cannot be proud of being part of this other culture, which I hope my offspring can also enjoy.
Let me ask you a question, how many of you would like your children to grow and live in your "home" countries? Does having a paper saying you're from wherever, actually means something significant if your whole life is here?
Well, I will never loose my birth citizenship. France is one of the only (if not the only one) where you never loose it. But honestly, i've gone for so long know that I can't say I consider myself French.....well not exactly that, I still care about what is happening there and all but I know that I will never go back so Canada will be and is HOME. Citizenship doesn't mean you forget where you come from.
__________________
A person who doesn't make mistakes is unlikely to make anything.
Ok, so here is the dilema. There are certain countries that don't allow you to retain dual citizenships. So if you migrate to canada or any other country for that matter and your wanted to get your citizenship but realized that you had to give up the one from your birth country would you? ...YES Would you feel like you are loosing or giving up a little piece of your heritage? ...NO
Not sure what the big deal is More than likely, most of us will (if you don't already) have Canadian children and grandchildren Most of us will likely die here OR live here for nearly a lifetime Sadly, for many of us, part (if not ALL) of our heritage will be lost At the same time, our families will be building a great part of Canadian heritage for future generations. Just as, for example, many European immigrants did in the early part of the 20th century in Argentina It's probably about time that we embrace the Canadian heritage, as opposed to try to fight it all the time After all, Canada IS "HOME" and likely will be for a very long time It might not be that easy, but it's probably about time we try live accordingly If not, we can always go back home to "OUR" heritage. Nothing wrong with that
-- Edited by Dogo at 21:44, 2006-09-17
__________________
The opinions expressed by this poster should always be considered offensive to Guadalupipi.
My Canadian citizenship is valuable for the obvious: voting, traveling to the states etc...and I'm thankfull for it and value it...but in no way does it take away from who and what I am even if I could only hold one citizenship at a time. Not to put Canada down but it's just a "club card" with the obvious benifits. Besides, no card can ever take away your nationality from you.
I am what I am. Brown and proud. Chileno/Mexicano y ningun papelito me quita eso. What we carry in our hearts and veins outweights whatever documents we carry in our wallets. And I aint gonna start bleaching my hair and using blue contacts just cos I'm a Canadian citizen. Nor am I gonna start naming my kids with anglo names...but I think we already covered that in another thread some months ago.....
Miel - I agree that it certainly helps to 'define' a person. Apart from the national pride, dual citizenship also brings up concerns such as taxes, military service and travel restrictions. These things are trivial to us because the Americas are not too stringent but I am sure countries in the Middle East for example are very strict about military service and travel restrictions. I am sure that would make one reconsider dual citizenship.
Quixote : Very good point ,. but don't you think that having your citizenship and all that comes with it (rights, obligations, etc) ,. it is part of who you are and where you come from,.it is like a symbol of your nationality,.
Personally I wouldn't give up my citizenship,... Ecuador has double nationality,. so there is not need for that,. but in the case that I had to take a decision,. I think I would doble think about it,. which are the pros and cons in giving up my citizenship of birth for a new one,.
Such a choice certainly makes you think twice about your future plans.
I don't think giving up citizenship means giving up on your heritage or country. It just means you have to follow the strict rules provided in order to live in another country.
I would never give up my citizenship of my country of birth, just like I will never forget were I come from, but some PPL do forget were they come from n denied their country of birth, is sad to heard this PPL, cause the reason they are here is cause of their country of origin.....
Ok, so here is the dilema. There are certain countries that don't allow you to retain dual citizenships. So if you migrate to canada or any other country for that matter and your wanted to get your citizenship but realized that you had to give up the one from your birth country would you? Would you feel like you are loosing or giving up a little piece of your heritage?
Thankfully i didnt have to give up my salvadorian citizenship. But i think to an extent you do loose abit of your heritage paper wise but then again it sometimes is for the better! I mean if i remained a Salvadorien citizen only i would probably not be able to leave to certain countries so i guess most times its for the better right!
My brother is an American Citizen and my mother never wanted him to loose that, she felt he had a better oppertunity haveing his American citizenship, But we soon would realize that the Canadian one has more advantages then the Amercian one, for example he has to get a special Visa to go to Cuba and some countries on the other side, and Canadians dont.
Ok, so here is the dilema. There are certain countries that don't allow you to retain dual citizenships. So if you migrate to canada or any other country for that matter and your wanted to get your citizenship but realized that you had to give up the one from your birth country would you? Would you feel like you are loosing or giving up a little piece of your heritage?
