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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@9H6GJSN1yr1Y
As long as the criminal can have a clear mind and be able to access such resources to ensure they are educated before a vote I believe they should be able to vote. This could be beneficial to them as depending on which government, they are able to have opportunities in society based on which government is in power.
Yes, even if they are in jail
@95JY84J3yrs3Y
Yes, But it depends on the severity of the crime
No, Only when they have proven they are not a threat and that they are psychologically ok
I believe they should be allowed to vote as long as they are in their right mind .
@93CMGP73yrs3Y
If they think for a whole country not themselves
i think everyone but pedophiles and zoophiles should vote.
They should write a paper first on why they wanna vote and the importance it has too them on who they vote for. their vote would not be private/ anonymous. and they would need to provide a reason to whom the chose to vote for
@8W4PSZY4yrs4Y
if they are not crazy then yes
@8W28QZ54yrs4Y
Yes, except for felons convicted of murder or violent crimes + Yes, but only after completing their sentences and parole/probation
depends how long they served
they have the right to vote as long as there is supervision on them in case if they cause troubles
Yes, but only if the voting affects them once they are out of prison (For example, if they are serving 2 years and there is an election, the government will affect them after they get out of prison in 2 years, having 2 years left of the current government)
If they are getting out of jail within the term of the election results
only if they are mentally well.
Upon minimum IQ or aptitude assessment
Yes, as long as they are properly educated on the politicians and their campaigns
Only for those who committed an summary offence
@8VBTBZ54yrs4Y
Yes, only after they have served their time. They have to be able to function and pay taxes and have a job for at least a 3 years without breaking probation
Yes , but after showing X amount of time of good behavior that shows an interest in rehabilitation
Yes, because not every criminal convicted is guilty and they are still citizens.
@8THF3DS4yrs4Y
Yes except for criminals who committed violent crimes and they must have finished their sentence and parole.
It depends on if this vote can make a difference on there lives.
@8T8VCSM4yrs4Y
Yes, but not for war criminals or criminals convicted of treason
@8SZVNHB4yrs4Y
Yes, except for felons convicted of rape, murder, violent crimes and any crimes that were a danger to those around them
@8SYFJW24yrs4Y
This is difficult, but I contend that voting as right that should be removed from the incarcerated as part of their punishment. The removal is another pillar of support to remind the person of their civic responsibilities, and the are not harmed in any way by this measure.
@8RBBZ9F4yrs4Y
Yes, except felons convicted of murder or violent crime, who shouldn't vote under any circumstances. Other criminals may vote after completing their sentences and parole/probation.
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@8QCF7DH4yrs4Y
Yes, if they are Canadian, if not no
Only if their charging wasn’t something serious
yes, but only on their first time
Yes, if they are psychologically sound
@8PGZX6X4yrs4Y
everyone should have the right even if your in jail its your right as a citizen but that comes with rules like they have a cop with them
no unless it was a minor reason.
Yes, but depending on the severity of the crime, make their vote worth less
Yes if the criminal comes from an ethnic background that has experienced systemic racism in Canada.
yes, if they are due to get out during that politician’s reign
if they are clean for a year, sure.
@kuyugomodiLiberal5yrs5Y
Depends on the severity of the crime(s) they were convicted
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