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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Yes, even if they are in jail
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 .
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
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
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.
It depends on if this vote can make a difference on there lives.
Only if their charging wasn’t something serious
yes, but only on their first time
Yes, if they are psychologically sound
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
@kuyugomodiLiberal5yrs5Y
Depends on the severity of the crime(s) they were convicted
@7PTCG383yrs3Y
Yes, except for felons convicted of murder, voluntary manslaughter, or non-marital rape
@DrowMenzo4yrs4Y
Yes, except for murderers. Those who take another's life don't really deserve to control the country.
@7PTCG384yrs4Y
Yes, except for felons convicted of murder, rape, or terrorist activities.
@7PTCG385yrs5Y
Yes, except for felons convicted of murder, rape or terrorist activities
@7PTCG385yrs5Y
Yes, but only after completing their sentences and released from prison
@7PTCG385yrs5Y
Yes, but only after completing their sentences and released from prison.
@7PTCG384yrs4Y
Yes, except for felons convicted of extremely violent crimes such as murder, manslaughter or non-marital rape
@7PTCG384yrs4Y
Yes, except for felons convicted of murder, rape or manslaughter
@7PTCG384yrs4Y
Yes, except for felons convicted of murder, rape, or terrorist activities
@7PTCG384yrs4Y
Yes, except for felons convicted of rape, manslaughter or murder
@7PTCG384yrs4Y
Yes, except for felons convicted of murder or rape.
@7PTCG384yrs4Y
Yes, except for felons convicted of murder, non-marital rape or terrorist activities.
@7PTCG383yrs3Y
Yes, except for felons convicted of murder, non-marital rape or manslaughter
@7PTCG383yrs3Y
Yes, except for felons convicted of murder, manslaughter or non-marital rape
@8XZCH8R3yrs3Y
Yes but only after completing their sentence and parole/ probation and if their crime wasn’t higher than petty
@7PTCG383yrs3Y
Yes, except for felons convicted of murder, manslaughter or non-marital rape.
@7PTCG383yrs3Y
Yes, except for felons convicted of manslaughter, murder or rape
@8BXNXCH5yrs5Y
I think they should have the right to vote if they decide to get a good job and doing things to turn their life around.
@8XT5R4B3yrs3Y
You gave up the right to vote when you got locked up. How much sense does it make when women had to wait til 1919 to be able to vote, but a criminal can vote? NO!
@8Q9PRKM4yrs4Y
I think it depends on what the crime is.
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