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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@8GJ55J3Conservative5yrs5Y
Yes, as long as they have been pardoned and if they have not committed murder, sexual crimes, or financial crimes.
@9J63RNCConservative 1yr1Y
as long as their facility puts in the effort to educate them about the ideologies and platforms of the political candidates in running
@9D4YF47Libertarian2yrs2Y
Yes, but only after they served their time. Prisoners should not be allowed to vote.
@9BMDJJNConservative2yrs2Y
yes except for violent crimes and after completing their parole/probation
@9BKSCBLConservative2yrs2Y
Yes considering that some might have been on the receiving end of a misunderstanding.
@8XH5WWMConservative3yrs3Y
yes as long as their criminal act was not against the government in any case
@8VVH96YConservative4yrs4Y
Yes, but only after completing their sentences and parole/probation and only if ther crime was not murder or another violent crime.
@8VSTZK4Conservative4yrs4Y
Yes, except people in jail.
@8VN69CCLibertarian4yrs4Y
Only if it was a minor offensive, and not a severe crime. If a severe crime and the person has dual-citizenship, they should be stripped of their Canadian Citizenship and Deported.
@8TW2RSNConservative4yrs4Y
Yes. Only after all crimes have been pardoned
@8SD5RRWConservative4yrs4Y
Yes after they have served their time and have proven they are away from the life of time and contribute good to the country
@8RVZKT3Conservative4yrs4Y
Only if there being taxed
@8QMDXDXConservative4yrs4Y
Based on degree of crime
@8QGB4BJConservative4yrs4Y
not child molesters or sexual assult charges
@8PC7PTMLibertarian4yrs4Y
Prisons should have voting systems that relate to prisons
@8NWB7Z8Libertarian4yrs4Y
I don't believe anyone should have the right to vote, as democracy is incredibly flawed.
@8NW3K9HConservative4yrs4Y
Unless They’re Conservative Voters, NO
@8KKFTLYLibertarian4yrs4Y
Democracy is the worst system of government. Anyone who wants to vote should be able to vote, like anyone who wants to pay the 'stupid tax' (lottery) should be able to.
@8DJ23XWConservative5yrs5Y
If their behavior in prison is good
@8D6XDW5Conservative5yrs5Y
No they lost all their rights.
@8C95LGZConservative5yrs5Y
Yes, unless they are a sex offender, murderer, or have done other violent crimes
@9BRFWM4Conservative2yrs2Y
Maybe if they serve there time and have changed also if they are innocent.
@98P34X7Conservative2yrs2Y
No! As a convicted felon you give up your rights unto sentence is finished.
@97T4JZCConservative2yrs2Y
Yes, but only after completing their sentences and/or parole/probation, gone through rehab or a strict psychological evaluation, and except for felons from murder, violent or sexual crimes
@8V6HDV5Conservative4yrs4Y
Yes, except for terrorists and traitors.
@8V485W3Conservative4yrs4Y
Yes , Unless Charged under acts if terror
@8SYC5RWLibertarian4yrs4Y
I think it depends on available politicians political beliefs.
@8PFDTKFConservative4yrs4Y
I believe generally no, but there can be some exceptions
@heatherdvdprincess3yrs3Y
Yes, but only after completing their sentences and parole/probation. Until then, they have forfeited their rights by breaking the law, and should not be allowed to vote if they are willing to hurt the country like that.
@MSelvig3yrs3Y
Per the 10th Amendment to the United States Constitution, the States reserve the right to make this decision.
@8HL5YXT5yrs5Y
depends on what the constitution says
@8R7N6V44yrs4Y
Rigby granted by the Constitution are not privileges, and should not be taken away.
@8T58M5P4yrs4Y
Yes, only after they're proven they're off a life of crime after parole/probation
@63MBBW25yrs5Y
Yes, but only after completing their sentences and parole/probation and passing a citizenship test
@8VG48XT4yrs4Y
if they pay taxes, they vote
@93GHPLP3yrs3Y
No, but it depends on the crime the person committed.
@77KY8774yrs4Y
Yes, including felons and cons as long as they have proved that they have changed
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