Essay #1 "Dual Citizenship In Canada"

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"Dual Citizenship In Canada"

The first thing you should know about “Dual citizenship” is what it is. Dual (or multiple) citizenship is when more then one country recognizes you as its citizen. This can occur in a number of ways; For instance, if your parents, grandparents, or spouse were born outside of your residing nation, then you may be considered a “dual citizen,” depending on the country you are currently living in. One of the country’s where this can occur is Canada.
Canada will be the main focus of this essay. Why? Because here in Canada, it is an important issue. It is much debated, whether being a dual citizen is a good thing or a bad thing. I personally believe that it is a bad thing, a point which I will discuss. What are the advantages of dual citizenship? What are the disadvantages? Is it truly worth it?
The first thing that should be understood about dual citizenship is that it has plenty of advantages. It offers many practical advantages, such as social security, and more employment opportunities. Being a dual citizen can also enhance ones feeling of belonging, due to having strong personal ties to more then one country. However, becoming a dual citizen provides many difficulties, some of which may be unforeseen at first.
For instance, becoming a dual citizen is a long, strenuous process. This is due to the fact that citizenship is a very complex matter. In fact, before the Citizenship Act of February 15, 1977, Canadian law limited dual citizenship, providing more ways to gain or lose citizenship then does our current law. Since that date, however, Canadian law has allowed dual citizenship.
However, as said above, having dual citizenship provides many difficulties, disadvantages, and consequences. It is important to understand that the laws that apply to you at any time are the laws of the country in which you are physically present at that time. This can result in many difficulties; for instance, travelling with a Canadian passport and another countries passport can lead to certain difficulties in the country you are travelling to. In some countries, it is illegal to travel with more then one passport, and can lead to a hefty fine.
Some other inconveniences are political; for instance, you may be affected if the country you are a citizen of is involved in a political upheaval. Travelling can become a hassle, due to the this, and the passport issue mentioned above. What applies to one country may not apply to the other; this can cause various problems, including denial of emigration, military service, and even imprisonment due to failure to comply with the laws and obligations of one of your countries of citizenship. As such, being a dual citizen can be very complicated.
But when it all comes down to it, obtaining dual citizenship is a personal choice. It offers benefits, yes… but with those benefits comes various problems and incontinences. It is important to be aware of these disadvantages, especially in an incredibly diverse country like Canada. Personally, I believe that dual citizenship is unnecessary, and overly complicated… and because of it, not worth it. Its up to you, of course... but I would pass on it. Consider these facts; and make the right decision for yourself.