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George Jonas
"Canadian passports are convenient -- which is why they're popular, and not only in Lebanon. They come with great benefits, potentially life-saving in volatile places, and oblige the holder to nothing. His sole investment is three years' residence, to be spent in Canada. Then, presto, he's a "Canadian" -- in addition, if he prefers, to whatever he actually is. Since 1977, no one has to give up any former citizenship; he can just add Canada's passport to his collection. People can come and go, live in a warmer climate, never set foot in Canada again, run for office in their real countries, nip back in for their open heart surgery, the works. Needless to say, citizens of convenience do nothing illegal or even unethical. They simply take advantage of the opportunity offered by our increasingly relaxed requirements and definitions of citizenship, which permit people with little or no commitment and investment in this country to share in its protection and benefits."
