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To run for Prime Minister do you have to be born in Canada or just a Canadian citizen?
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∙ 13y ago
In order to run for Prime Minister of Canada, you do NOT need to be born into Canadian Citizenship. Four past prime ministers were born outside of Canada, most recently, John Turner, who was born in England and emmigrated to Canada at the age of three.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoAs there are no constitutional documents that prescribe a method of appointment for the prime minister, or any written rules for the appointments thereof, there is no requirement for a prime minister to be a Canadian citizen. However, as prime ministers must by convention hold, or seek, a House of Commons seat, the requirements to run for the House can also be considered requirements for the prime ministership. To be elected to the House of Commons, one must be eighteen years of age, and a Canadian citizen.
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