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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@4TY9MHN4yrs4Y
Absolutely not. When you commit a crime and are sentenced to jail you lose all right to have a say in our government.
@8GJ55J3Conservative5yrs5Y
Yes, as long as they have been pardoned and if they have not committed murder, sexual crimes, or financial crimes.
@B3FY2KM2mos2MO
Yes but only if currently legally adding value to the world through services and by paying taxes and not being on government assistance
@9VRK5736mos6MO
Yes, but only if no criminal record after 4 years after completing their sentences and parole/probation, are paying taxes
@9NSCX42 10mos10MO
Yes, as long as they pass a test demonstrating their psychological stability and wellness, and another test that demonstrates their understanding of the political system, and the political parties and policies.
@9LBFNHZ1yr1Y
No But depends what they did, if it was a drug use crime than i dont why they shouldnt be able to vote
@9K6HR9K1yr1Y
Were not gonna have elections installed, and he's probably dead as we know it, i believe different from communists btw.
@9DK2XHH2yrs2Y
If someone is never going to leave prison, they shouldn't be voting, but if someone has a high likelihood of rehabilitation, they should maintain their right to vote
@9BMDJJNConservative2yrs2Y
yes except for violent crimes and after completing their parole/probation
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 .
@93Q7B6HNew Democratic3yrs3Y
Yes as long as the crime they commited was not a hate crime towards another.
@93CMGP73yrs3Y
If they think for a whole country not themselves
@93CDZZ83yrs3Y
If they have the right education to make informed choices. And if they’re not coerced by corrupted politician and their parties taking advantage of the convicts disadvantaged position.
@cwang43yrs3Y
Yes, except for felons convicted of serious crimes
i think everyone but pedophiles and zoophiles should vote.
@933BTHX3yrs3Y
Yes, but only after mental evaluation.
@93398PH3yrs3Y
yes, but not for criminals who are mentally unstable or have killed multiple people.
@92XD2BX3yrs3Y
Depends on what type of crime they committed
@92WF35R3yrs3Y
Yes, except for those who committed voter fraud
@92MSHCF3yrs3Y
Prisoners must pass a stance demonstarting political knowledge, aswell as mental Stability
yes but their vote is counted as a half of a normal vote
@925NKQ73yrs3Y
Yes, After if they will be out of prison before the next election
@baloneymaloney3yrs3Y
No, felons should not be allowed to vote until after completing their sentences
@8XXXYKS3yrs3Y
It’s their charter right
@8XT4CKY3yrs3Y
If they are reformed they may get the right to vote.
@8XH5WWMConservative3yrs3Y
yes as long as their criminal act was not against the government in any case
@8XD8HN43yrs3Y
If they are not in for voter fraud then yes
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
Yes, if they are citizen that went through strict parole, psychological evaluation and rehab. and as long as they weren't convicted for murder or violent crimes.
@8W5KYMB4yrs4Y
yes but only the fellons convicted of nonhate crimes/ any fellon who isnt a racist
@8W4QNX34yrs4Y
Yes, except for felons convicted of murder (depending of the degree), violent crimes, or sexual crimes
@8W4PSZY4yrs4Y
if they are not crazy then yes
@8VW77D94yrs4Y
Yes, only after they finish their sentence as well as not committed a murder, violent, felony crimes
@8VVP4VX4yrs4Y
Yes with proper education provided on political party platforms
@8VVH96YConservative4yrs4Y
Yes, but only after completing their sentences and parole/probation and only if ther crime was not murder or another violent crime.
depends how long they served
@8VTZLLS4yrs4Y
Yes except for those who commit fraud or tax evasion or similar crimes
@8VTLJD54yrs4Y
yes but it depends on what there allowed to vote
After in jail for 1 year
@8VTCRZC4yrs4Y
Yes, but they should have to complete a quiz before voting to make sure they are of sound mind, maybe exempt violent crime offenders ie murderers, rapists
@8VTBS8B4yrs4Y
Yes, but only if they are deemed mentally well enough to do so.
they have the right to vote as long as there is supervision on them in case if they cause troubles
@8VT6R7Q4yrs4Y
Yes, only after completing their sentence, parole/probation, and/or are being an upstanding member
@8VNGRMZ4yrs4Y
Financial criminals (embezzlement, large and low scale, slum lords, tax evaders) should lose the right to vote or run for any position of government power.
@8VMY9L34yrs4Y
yes, but only after completing their sentences and parole/probation if they are not felons convicted murder or violent crimes.
@8VL39PC4yrs4Y
Yes, but only of they can pass a screening test to verify of they are mentally stable enough to make a wise decision
@8VJW7324yrs4Y
Not for serious crimes committed.
@8VJNZSS4yrs4Y
Yes but not registered sex offenders
@8VJBVSR4yrs4Y
If mental condition is stable than yes
If they are getting out of jail within the term of the election results
only if they are mentally well.
Yes, as long as they are properly educated on the politicians and their campaigns
@8VGF9D74yrs4Y
I am more inclined to side with the stance of once a convicted criminal is released then they should be permitted to vote... But the realities of the criminal justice system means that many racialized individuals are incarcerated unfairly at unprecedented rates, leaving a large portion of the potential voting population unaccounted for.
@8VDD89X4yrs4Y
Convicted criminals should only get the right to vote after they have completed their sentence and parole/probation and are functioning members of society again.
@mromain4yrs4Y
yes unless they are very harmful and are not trusted with voting.
@8VDG5VN4yrs4Y
Depends on their criminal charge. Impaired driving? sure. Fraud/embezzlement? No.
@8VD5BF44yrs4Y
For the most part, no, they should not however, they're convicted criminals that are innocent.
@8VB9T5R4yrs4Y
Yes except for felons convicted of murder, violent crimes or sexual violent crimes. We can’t forget that last one, it’s equally important.
@8V6LCHF4yrs4Y
Yes, but only after completing their sentences and parole/ probation, and only if they weren’t/ aren’t charged with murder or a violent crime
@8V5Q6234yrs4Y
Yes, except for felons convicted of murder or violent crimes and sex offenders
@8V5GZTL4yrs4Y
Yes, as long as they have served their time and have shown the ability to integrate their ways back into contributing to society in a positive manner.
@8V55H4K4yrs4Y
I believe sex offenders and murderers shouldn’t be allowed to vote
@8V3LM5J4yrs4Y
As long as they are Canadians and not new citizens
@8V38DM6New Democratic4yrs4Y
Yes, but the criminally insane cannot vote
@8TX57HB4yrs4Y
Most serious crimes as well as those convicted of fraud where the follow amount exceeds 1000 dollars.
@8TVD7ZT4yrs4Y
yes, all citizens, regardless of their criminal past, have the right to vote. just because someone made a mistake as a young person doesn't mean that they should be punished for the rest of their lives. they still get a say over how they are treated.
@8TQ4VL54yrs4Y
Criminals should have the right to vote, however their vote should weigh-less then a law abiding citizen.
@8TLY4JFNew Democratic4yrs4Y
No, unless the crime was a minor offence.
@8TKB8GY4yrs4Y
it depends on what they went to jail for
@8TJYS944yrs4Y
It isn't my say as to who should and shouldn't be able to vote
@8TJ6QW94yrs4Y
it depends what they are in prision for
@8TJ69S24yrs4Y
Yes, however, it depends on the severity of their crimes.
@8TJ4QSS4yrs4Y
Yes, as long as they have finished their sentence, and do not have any serious or unresolved mental health issues.
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.
@8TH44F74yrs4Y
For minor crimes, yes. For crimes that end up in sentences served in Federal Penitentiaries, no.
@8TG866Z4yrs4Y
Yes, but it depends on the mental state of the criminal and the severity of the crime
@8TFRXLX4yrs4Y
If the crime is significant than they shouldn't be allowed to vote but if it is a minor crime then you should be allowed to vote
It depends on if this vote can make a difference on there lives.
@8TB88K64yrs4Y
Yes, but only after completing their parole/probation and except for felons convicted of murder or violent crimes.
Yes and No it depends on what crime they committed
@8T7WY694yrs4Y
yes, except for abusers, rapists, and other dangerous criminals
@8T4TDBLNew Democratic4yrs4Y
Yes, after the public/government can confirm in some way that the individual has moved on from their past felonies.
@8T4S24L4yrs4Y
if the crime is minor and they have served their time
@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.
@8SXJ6374yrs4Y
Yes because they are apart of canada
@8SQF4664yrs4Y
Not for white collar crimes
@8SQCDKW4yrs4Y
depends on the crime they committed and criminals that spend their entire life ln prison don't really get affected by it.
@8SQ9XPC4yrs4Y
yes, but only for minor crimes and not untill the prison system is reformed
@8SJFJVC4yrs4Y
Only if the term of the person being voted into office may effect them and their release from prison.
@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
@8RYSMG24yrs4Y
Yes, but only if they have taken emotional accountability for their crime. They have understood what they did was wrong.
@8RVZKT3Conservative4yrs4Y
Only if there being taxed
@8RSFB2W4yrs4Y
It depends on the crime. pickpockets should be able to vote after their sentence but people convicted of pedophilia and other violent crimes shouldn't be let out and don't deserve any rights
@8RQR553New Democratic4yrs4Y
Criminals should be banned from voting while they are serving their sentence.
@8RNL4XL4yrs4Y
yes, as long as they are Canadian citizens
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