Felony disenfranchisement is the exclusion from voting of people otherwise eligible to vote due to conviction of a criminal offense, usually restricted to the more serious class of crimes deemed felonies. Prisoners and those convicted of felonies have full voting rights in Canada.
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@93K8RGL3yrs3Y
Yes, but only if they're fully up to date with ALL political issues.
@8W5KYMB4yrs4Y
yes but only the fellons convicted of nonhate crimes/ any fellon who isnt a racist
@8VW89RZ4yrs4Y
yes, once they pass a psychological test first to ensure they aren't mentally insane.
@8VW674Y4yrs4Y
Yes, but only if their crime isn't serious
@8VJBVSR4yrs4Y
If mental condition is stable than yes
If they are getting out of jail within the term of the election results
@8VCXY9K4yrs4Y
Perhaps they could petition for the right to vote if its an issue of importance to the individual and be based on specifics of their conviction.
Yes , but after showing X amount of time of good behavior that shows an interest in rehabilitation
@8V567KV4yrs4Y
Yes, depending of the severity of the crime they committed. If a individual had committed murder, rape, violet crime, etc, they should be revoked of their voting rights.
@8V55H4K4yrs4Y
I believe sex offenders and murderers shouldn’t be allowed to vote
@8TJ69S24yrs4Y
Yes, however, it depends on the severity of their crimes.
@8THF3DS4yrs4Y
Yes except for criminals who committed violent crimes and they must have finished their sentence and parole.
@8SZVNHB4yrs4Y
Yes, except for felons convicted of rape, murder, violent crimes and any crimes that were a danger to those around them
@8QWKQ6J4yrs4Y
Should be weighed based on how involved the criminal was with country development.
@8QR7G7V4yrs4Y
yes as long as they have completed jail time and have had a phsycology test after being released to make sure that theyre mentally sound to do something of such great importance because, many people who have been convicted of crimes/ incarcerated are those in poorer places who needed to do it to survive or because of the lack of funding in that area so their voice matters quite a bit
@8QQYR444yrs4Y
Yes, but only after they are successfully rehabilitated back into society
@8QLQ9HP4yrs4Y
Ones that will be out of jail or prison soon should be allowed to vote as they are walking out into the world again. They should have a government they want if that government gets votes in
@8QL7WLC4yrs4Y
It entirely depends on the crime
@8PG2MGN4yrs4Y
only if the crime was not a violent, or sexual crime
@8NJGSP54yrs4Y
Yes, except felons convicted of murder or violent crimes must complete their sentences and parole/probation first.
@8M959NJ4yrs4Y
Only If the are mentally there.
@8HNJNW75yrs5Y
yes, but only if you have completed your time and if you are in the right state of mind.
@8G53C3V5yrs5Y
Depends on how severe the crime was, if it was not severe I would let them vote after 4 years, but if it was very severe they should not be allowed to.
@8CDN6ZZ5yrs5Y
yes except for sex offenders
@8TW3XV84yrs4Y
Reflecting on the type of crime and the mental stability of the person. However, they should not be able to vote while in prison.
@8SLBSS84yrs4Y
Yes, but only on a case-by-case basis. Further, those who have committed extremely horrendous or violent crimes should not have the right to vote (i.e. murders, rapists, arsonists, etc.)
@8JRM9DF4yrs4Y
That really depends on the circumstances of the crime and how well the person has been rehabilitated/adjusted
@8PWXW4S3yrs3Y
Yes, unless they have murdered in a way that's not in self defense, or committed a violent crime
@8PWXW4S3yrs3Y
Yes, unless they have murdered not in self defense, or committed a violent crime
@8V3VZND4yrs4Y
Yes, if they are mentally alright and have taken an accurate psychological test that proves they understand what they are doing and how serious it is.
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