View Poll Results: What is the main reason you applied for/obtained/want Canadian citizenship?
Access to Canadian consular services when abroad.
0
0%
Ability to work in certain restricted civil service/military occupations.
2
2.17%
Able to work in Mexico/US under the provisions of NAFTA.
4
4.35%
Eligible for certain awards/recognition (e.g. Order of Canada).
0
0%
Feeling of belonging.
15
16.30%
Right of abode in Canada/not to be deported.
35
38.04%
Right to serve on a jury.
0
0%
Right to vote.
13
14.13%
Simpler to obtain Canadian passport than renew foreign one.
5
5.43%
No I-94/US-VISIT when visiting the US.
13
14.13%
I want to be a politician.
5
5.43%
Voters: 92. You may not vote on this poll
What is the main reason you applied for/obtained/want Canadian citizenship?
Jun 8th 2011, 6:44 pm
#46
Oscar nominated
Joined: Jan 2008
Location: Moncton, NB, CANADA
Posts: 50,862
Jun 8th 2011, 6:51 pm
#47
The Brit is back
Joined: Apr 2010
Location: NS, Canada 2007-2013. Now....England!
Posts: 2,211
Re: What is the main reason you applied for/obtained/want Canadian citizenship?
We applied for citizenship in January and are now playing the waiting game.
My reasons for becoming a citizen are like a few others on this thread:
So I can come and go as I please
So my kids can come and go as they please
I will always be British and am not actually bothered about getting a Canadian passport, but I'm doing it 'for the kids'
My reasons for becoming a citizen are like a few others on this thread:
So I can come and go as I please
So my kids can come and go as they please
I will always be British and am not actually bothered about getting a Canadian passport, but I'm doing it 'for the kids'
Jun 8th 2011, 8:19 pm
#48
Forum Regular
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 48
Re: What is the main reason you applied for/obtained/want Canadian citizenship?
The longer you stay here the more Canadian you will feel, unless you make a deliberate effort to maintain return visits.
Iv'e been a Canadian Citizen and resident for 48 years and my connection to the UK is almost non-existent. I have returned for visits 3 times in that whole period. We came over as a family and enjoyed my yearly vacations here in the US/Canada. It's all about independence.
Iv'e been a Canadian Citizen and resident for 48 years and my connection to the UK is almost non-existent. I have returned for visits 3 times in that whole period. We came over as a family and enjoyed my yearly vacations here in the US/Canada. It's all about independence.
Jun 8th 2011, 8:27 pm
#49
Oscar nominated
Joined: Jan 2008
Location: Moncton, NB, CANADA
Posts: 50,862
Re: What is the main reason you applied for/obtained/want Canadian citizenship?
I understand what your saying. I do not make a deliberate attempt to stay British and I'm currently in my 4th year here I guess there is a long way to go. No plans to return to the UK other than for family reasons and so one day Canadian citizenship may mean more to me than it does now. Although, as someone else mentioned, I guess it will be the final piece in the immigration jigsaw.
, do I want fries or pop or 'combo' it etc....well I'm afraid I can't embrace the feeling of being Canadian. 
Jun 8th 2011, 11:14 pm
#50
BE Enthusiast
Joined: Oct 2002
Location: Ottawa, Canada
Posts: 556
Re: What is the main reason you applied for/obtained/want Canadian citizenship?
So long as it irritates me to ask for a black coffee or whatever burger I might want and get all those questions like do I want cream or milk in my (black) coffee , do I want fries or pop or 'combo' it etc....well I'm afraid I can't embrace the feeling of being Canadian.
, do I want fries or pop or 'combo' it etc....well I'm afraid I can't embrace the feeling of being Canadian.
Jun 8th 2011, 11:17 pm
#51
Born again atheist
Joined: Jul 2005
Location: Europe (to be specified).
Posts: 30,259
Re: What is the main reason you applied for/obtained/want Canadian citizenship?
Did you meet Christine Keeler? Steve missed out.
Jun 8th 2011, 11:33 pm
#52
Oscar nominated
Joined: Jan 2008
Location: Moncton, NB, CANADA
Posts: 50,862
Re: What is the main reason you applied for/obtained/want Canadian citizenship?
Especially when someone gives priority to the script about milk or cream without listening to my request for black coffee.
Jun 9th 2011, 1:04 am
#54
Born again atheist
Joined: Jul 2005
Location: Europe (to be specified).
Posts: 30,259
Re: What is the main reason you applied for/obtained/want Canadian citizenship?
Well, I just think it's a shame that Steve and you were dragged off to the colonies by desperate parents before you both had a chance to bask in the white hot heat of the Wilsonian renaissance.
Jun 9th 2011, 3:34 am
#55
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 15,883
Re: What is the main reason you applied for/obtained/want Canadian citizenship?
Jun 9th 2011, 11:40 am
#56
BE Enthusiast
Joined: Oct 2002
Location: Ottawa, Canada
Posts: 556
Re: What is the main reason you applied for/obtained/want Canadian citizenship?
I dragged my two kid and a wife. And BTW Ms Keeler was/is far too young for me. ( She is 12 years younger)
Last edited by Keith; Jun 9th 2011 at 1:01 pm.
Jun 9th 2011, 12:53 pm
#57
Slob
Joined: Sep 2009
Location: Ottineau
Posts: 6,342
Re: What is the main reason you applied for/obtained/want Canadian citizenship?
Found this on a previous thread on the same subject.
So, none of the above really. Perhaps not a no brainer for everyone. Unless I've missed something.
I'll keep my UK passport - the process of which for renewing is easier than applying for citizenship and Canadian passport.
So, none of the above really. Perhaps not a no brainer for everyone. Unless I've missed something.
I'll keep my UK passport - the process of which for renewing is easier than applying for citizenship and Canadian passport.
Jun 9th 2011, 2:51 pm
#58
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 15,883
Re: What is the main reason you applied for/obtained/want Canadian citizenship?
http://www.ppt.gc.ca/form/pdfs/pptc153.pdf (Section K, page 3) they can even be a family member now.
Jun 9th 2011, 5:34 pm
#59
Grumpy Know-it-all
Thread Starter
Joined: Jul 2010
Location: Calgary, Alberta
Posts: 8,928
Re: What is the main reason you applied for/obtained/want Canadian citizenship?
You don't even need a passport, just get a NEXUS card. They take the picture for you, although on mine it looks like the CBP flag is coming out of my head.
Jun 9th 2011, 5:41 pm
#60
BE Enthusiast
Joined: Oct 2002
Location: Ottawa, Canada
Posts: 556
Re: What is the main reason you applied for/obtained/want Canadian citizenship?
I believe the Nexus card is only good for travel to the States.