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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@9FM9QN92yrs2Y
No, voting is a serious matter to be done rightfully. Convicted criminals are unlawful humans who would not contribute to the better of society. Voters need to be in the right state of mind and should decide for the best.
@945RR7P3yrs3Y
No, as every criminal shall be refrain from any political and human rights
@93K8RGL3yrs3Y
Yes, but only if they're fully up to date with ALL political issues.
@8XRZ2XH3yrs3Y
Should have their own voting pole. We could learn a lot from this.
@8XBP2QB3yrs3Y
Yes, but only if it was a petty crime
@8W667TT4yrs4Y
Depends on what the person was convicted of. Robbery yes they should have the right to vote, no for murders.
@8W56MJS4yrs4Y
Yes, but only after being free for 2 years.
@8VSPN4R4yrs4Y
Everyone should have 5 years of private work experience
@8VSPJ484yrs4Y
Yes, if there is a way of making sure that they are not simply voting for whoever would decrease their punishment.
@8VSFBXZ4yrs4Y
No. People who have no value for human life should have no right to dictate the future.
@8VRXLKWRhinoceros4yrs4Y
Yes, except for felons convicted of corruption and political crimes.
@8VRVNBF4yrs4Y
If they are due for release within 4 years of the election
Yes but only if they pay tax
@8VPXZBB4yrs4Y
only if they have proper intelligence on each party and what they are planing to do
@8VN56M64yrs4Y
If they want to. It's not like it's going to have any direct impact of their lives.
@8VLKD3Z4yrs4Y
Yes, except for felons convicted of murder or violent crimes Unless after serving time have contributed back to their community IE: owns a business or are a trades worker.
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)
@Spamophobiac4yrs4Y
Yes, except for felons convicted of murder, violent crimes, rape, and crimes which are sociopathic such as some “white collar” crimes.
@8VHM4PKNew Democratic4yrs4Y
It really depends on the crime. If you have taken another humans life, your rights should be removed as theirs were. If you have someone in for conspiracy against our government, no vote there either.
For petty crimes, yes, let them vote, but once they have been assessed mentally.
Upon minimum IQ or aptitude assessment
@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.
Only for those who committed an summary offence
@8V87CD44yrs4Y
Yes, but after extensive rehabilitation, therapies and healings.
@8V7LS654yrs4Y
Again need more clarification, esp. Those in for murder, circumstances... Self defence, you or them... Accidental, so many variables
@8V6CGWX4yrs4Y
Only if growth has clearly occurred since their crime.
@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.
@8V44YP64yrs4Y
Yes but they should have to take a psychological test to make sure they dint have any bad thoughs for the country
@8TY2YD24yrs4Y
Everyone deserves the right to vote but only after completing their sentences, parole and probation except for felons convicted of murder or violent crimes
@8TXVXML4yrs4Y
Yes, unless they didn't finish their full term in prison but through Conditional and Parole release.
@8TX2TSJ4yrs4Y
No, unless it was conviction related to marijuana use/selling etc.
@8TQ55PQ4yrs4Y
Not if currently in prison
@8TPSG2F4yrs4Y
Yes if their paying taxes
Yes, after their sentence and/or probation is completed they should be allowed to vote, if they take a test to prove they can make a rational decision.
@8RCMXHK4yrs4Y
yes I believe everyone should have a right to vote but depending on what they have done.
@8R6FCCK4yrs4Y
Convicted criminals should be allowed to vote after they have reformed
@8QWKQ6J4yrs4Y
Should be weighed based on how involved the criminal was with country development.
@8QGB4BJConservative4yrs4Y
not child molesters or sexual assult charges
@8QFQV334yrs4Y
Yes, if they are psychologically sound
@8PJHKJ74yrs4Y
yes, only after a strict physiological check
@8PC423Y4yrs4Y
Yes, as long as they know about each party and there beliefs
@8NY77CN4yrs4Y
Yes, but only if they pass a test on their mental sanity
@8NW3K9HConservative4yrs4Y
Unless They’re Conservative Voters, NO
@8LR48TG4yrs4Y
It depends on what type of crime they have done and if their vote would really matter.
Sure but inky serving the right amount of time and going to a psychiatrist for help if needed.
@8L28LZL4yrs4Y
Justice system needs to switch from a retribution style to restitution style. Violent criminals should not vote.
@8KNBPWZ4yrs4Y
Yes, but obviously educate fully on the stances
@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.
@8K8V4Q84yrs4Y
I think it depends on the crime. If it was more severe, then probably no. Why should they get to vote and have a say if they broke the laws enforced by the people/parties they're voting on?
@8K3DYT64yrs4Y
Yes but only after they have served minimum half their sentence depending on how violent the crime
@8HTQRSL5yrs5Y
Yes, except for felons convicted of murder, violent crimes, or sexual offences
@8HNJNW75yrs5Y
yes, but only if you have completed your time and if you are in the right state of mind.
@8HKDV7Z5yrs5Y
Yes, I think anyone with a sound mind should be aloud to vote. Sometimes criminals are just people who make mistakes
@8H45JWH5yrs5Y
Yes only if they are educated enough to understand
@8FCKFKB5yrs5Y
if they actually studied about politics
@8DRPHPV5yrs5Y
No, criminals lost their rights as citizens when they committed their crimes.
@8DRH7ST5yrs5Y
Yes- but depending on the severity of the crime
@8DH79Z75yrs5Y
As long as they aren’t a sexual offender
@8D6XDW5Conservative5yrs5Y
No they lost all their rights.
@8CJMPWF5yrs5Y
Yes, except for pedophiles and rapist
@9BZXLCF2yrs2Y
Yes except for heinous offences
@9B55SJD2yrs2Y
there aren't enough criminals to really sway the vote so who cares?
It depends on the crime, more serious = no. Less serious = yes.
@96XWM2C2yrs2Y
Yes after a psychological evaluation and education into politics if there is no previous education.
@93KJD863yrs3Y
No, if you're in prison I don't respect your opinion on what we are doing to make our country the best place to be.
@8W65L6QNew Democratic4yrs4Y
Only if they seem like responsible and clear-headed voters.
@8VRBVCY4yrs4Y
2 years after they get released
@8VMGZNQ4yrs4Y
Yes, as long as they are are up to date with the political issue
@TiniestAsian4yrs4Y
Yes, but only after completing their sentences and parole/probation, along with another 5-10 years of being a average citizen
@8QW7HCG4yrs4Y
i dont think everyone should have the right to vote i believe people need to be screened and given permission it should be earned not free
@8PFDTKFConservative4yrs4Y
I believe generally no, but there can be some exceptions
@8KJFNPG4yrs4Y
People guilty of violent crimes, tax evasion, or fraud
@8JRM9DF4yrs4Y
That really depends on the circumstances of the crime and how well the person has been rehabilitated/adjusted
@8VVB8DW4yrs4Y
If they can do a back flip
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