In 2015 the U.S. House of Representatives introduced the Establishing Mandatory Minimums for Illegal Reentry Act of 2015 (Kate’s Law.) The law was introduced after San Francisco 32 year old San Francisco resident Kathryn Steinle was shot and killed by Juan Francisco Lopez-Sanchez on July 1, 2015. Lopez-Sanchez was an illegal immigrant from Mexico who had been deported on five separate occasions since 1991 and been charged with seven felony convictions. Since 1991 Lopez-Sanchez had been charged with seven felony convictions and deported five times by the U.S. Immigration and Naturaliza…
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It doesn't matter to me which prison they are in
No, they should serve their sentence in Canada
@8SYC4LC4yrs4Y
If they have citizenship, they should serve their sentance as a Canadian in Canada.
@8SCG5FRNew Democratic4yrs4Y
If they are a canadian citizen then no. They should be treated like any other citizen.
@B4ND9T9Conservative2 days2D
Terrible example given up above and misleading. For legally-entering immigrants, yes they should be deported if they commit a serious crime.
@B4ND5LC2 days2D
No, only if they entered the country illegally. If they entered legally, they should serve the appropriate time judged by the government
@B4MYRBK3 days3D
Depending on their status - if they have gained citizenship then no, but if they are on a visa it should not be renewed and they should be deported.
@B4M8XMQ4 days4D
If they have gone through trial and convicted of a crime in Canada, deport them to not burden the Canadian prison systems
Yes if it was a deliberate crime, I don’t believe the truck driver involved in the Humboldt bus crash should have been deported.
@B4KPK9MNew Democratic5 days5D
Depends on intent. Manslaughter can be VERY accidental but has a serious consequence. Doesn’t make someone a bad person.
@B4CVQS52wks2W
Yes, but only if the crime was violent, sexual, or anything that endangers the livelihood of others.
@B4BM96J2wks2W
The question is poorly worded. Have they already obtained citizenship/ PR status, which would make them immigrants or are you referring to migrants as indicated in your "learn more" tab...
@B4BJ8992wks2W
Yes, but every case should be treated differently. If there is aggravating factors such as rape or murder, then the person should be deported.
@B45ZFDY 3wks3W
No make them serve their time where they committed the crime, deportation after time served is continuous punishment
@B45T6JK3wks3W
No, departing from the country should be the same for immigrants and Canadians therefore you should not dump your garbage\ immigrants or Canadians that committed serious crime on other people\ countries
@B45PV3Z3wks3W
What is their citizenship? If they're permanent residents or Canadian citizens that immigrated to Canada, then no they should not be deported.
@B454V2D3wks3W
Depends on citizenship and circumstances of the crime. I don't think it should necessarily be ruled out as an option, but if we have the means and space to enact our prison sentences here, I don't see the reason for deporting a citizen.
@B43SXTX 4wks4W
Prioritize skilled immigration to match Canada’s labor needs while ensuring economic benefits.
Improve infrastructure planning to support growing immigrant populations without straining public services.
Strengthen vetting processes for national security concerns without making the system overly restrictive.
Ensure fair and efficient pathways for refugees while preventing abuse of the system.
@B43S4G84wks4W
This should depend on the situation and severity of the crime. We must also ensure that if they are deported, it is safe for them to go to their country, and also ensure that they will face consequences for their crime on Canadian soil in their home country.
@B43K3LZConservative4wks4W
Yes, after they serve their sentence. However, if their conditions are worse in their home country then our jails, send them back. Immigrants can just kill people to get jailed in better conditions here then their country...
@B3VHYDD1mo1MO
the question itself is vague, but if they entered illegally then yes, if it is safe for them to return to their country than yes, but otherwise it's really dependent.
@B3LY7CD1mo1MO
Yes if status in Canada is below permanent resident. If permanent residence, yes but after they have finished serving their sentence.
@B3HJ6ZZ2mos2MO
Yes, but it should be dependent on the nature of the crime and whether the individual poses a continued risk to the public, or high likelihood of re-offending
@B3FGWZD2mos2MO
i feel like if you deport them for doing an crime they should serve their time and go back to their lives
@B3D5YQM2mos2MO
only if their country is safe and they should do time in the country they commit a crime then further discussions will be nessicary
This question doesn't really make sense because why are we deporting only immigrants that commit a serious crime? Does this not tie into some sort of racism? If the crime committed involved murder or arson, then yes I suppose. If not, then what's the point of deporting them? If it's something like stealing then no. And if they are then they should be able to return to their country with no questions asked.
@B395RFR2mos2MO
Only if they have not obtained citizenship, and only after they gave served their time for the crime.
It depends on how long they have been living in Canada for, have they assimilated well into the community here, and are the a legal or illegal immigrant.
Any immigrant who came here legally, has been here for several years, has assimilated into the community here, and have no more significant ties to their home country, should not be deported.
@B35WYBC2mos2MO
If they finish serving a sentence here they can stay, or they can be deported if it is safe for them to return
@B35Q7K52mos2MO
Yes, after they have served their sentence, and if it is safe for them to return to their country of origin
@B347NKW2mos2MO
Depends on crime and intent = driver of the truck that hit the Humboldt hockey team I feel is an exception he should be able to stay
@B32LQ492mos2MO
Prison. do not deport them back to their country to give them the opportunity to commit any more crimes.
@B2VWLV52mos2MO
If they have a Canadian citizenship, they should be sentenced just the same as a normal Canadian citizen.
@B2VVD4VNew Democratic2mos2MO
I am assuming they are not yet citizens? In that case, only if it would be safe for them to go back.
@B2VDNWTNew Democratic2mos2MO
depends based on their immigration status at the time of their offence. If they're permanent residents or citizens, they should not be deported.
@B2SWTSN2mos2MO
They shouldnt necessarily be deported, but more like treated like citizens of the country who commited serious crimes. If they have a repeat offense they should be sent back.
@B2N8YSS3mos3MO
Yes and no. If they entered illegally, serve their time then deport. If entered legally, then only serve time.
@B2MNQY73mos3MO
If it's a serious crime I believe they should be rehabilitated in prison as long as they are a legal citizen.
@B2M64B33mos3MO
Yes and no, if they are illegally entered, then serve the sentence and deport. If here legally, just serve the sentence
@B2HLTY93mos3MO
only if they’re illegal or have been here for less than 5 years. also the crime is important for my decision
@9ZZ37MKConservative4mos4MO
Yes, regardless of if their country of origin is a country with a bad human rights history should of thought about that before committing a violent offence
@9ZYVF3M4mos4MO
Their green card will be revoked if they commit a crime, but if they are granted citizenship they should be treated like any other citizen
@9ZY2QB64mos4MO
if they enter the country illegally or are able to go back safely if we send them but the crime is not comparable to the judgment given like depending on the crime like drug smuggling kidnapping mass homicide etc.
@9ZXWXP24mos4MO
Yes, Serious crimes such as Murder and the nature of its intent, rape at any age of the victim, kidnapping, child pornography, human trafficking etc. Prisons here are great, if they came from 3rd world country where prisons are far from inhabitable, I think more justice can be serve.
@9ZS95QK5mos5MO
it depends on the crime and how grave it was like if two people got caught stealing but one was stealing candy from a cornerstone while the other one was stealing money in a bank they should have different punishments
@9ZMYJ4P5mos5MO
If they commit a serious crime like armed robbery, arson, murder of any degree, etc, they should be deported after finished their sentences. Unless it’s life in prison, the person will be deported to their nation again.
@9ZMK8WW5mos5MO
no, they should face the current punishment for their crime that abides by the laws of the place of which the crime was commited.
@9ZJYT2B5mos5MO
Very situationally dependant, especially dependant on their contribution and dedication to the betterment of their lives as well as our country.
@9SSXMWW8mos8MO
Only if it’s safe back in their home country, and it depends on the crime, for example, theft can not be compared to something like sexual assault.
@9RYZCDM8mos8MO
Yes, and temporarily pause relationships with their native country until their native country deals with them under their justice system
@9L4PZ2KConservative1yr1Y
They shall be held in prison for longer but unless they have there Canadian citizen ship they will serve the canadian sentence for that crime
No, but he have to go to the jail like if he killed someone, he have to go life in jail or something like that.
@9L24SNR1yr1Y
They should be sent to prison here, If they move here they are Canadian and should be punished as such, not become someone else's problem.
@9KYNQQ31yr1Y
Yes, but after they have completed serving their sentence and only if it's safe for them to return to their country
@9K3F9YCConservative1yr1Y
Yes, but after they have served their sentence and if they have good behaviour it can be reconsidered with community service.
@9JZ4BJ31yr1Y
Whether someone should be deported depends on the laws of the country and the seriousness of the crime.
@9JYPDGG1yr1Y
No, they should only have to serve their time then if they commit repeat offense it should be their replacement for jail time
@9JWLF6S1yr1Y
no, if they are citizens but other than that it would have to depend on the crime committed and if it is safe for them to return to their country
@9JWF3J21yr1Y
If they are citizens to the place they are at the moment than no but if they are tryig to become one and in the process than yes.
@9JVR75X1yr1Y
I think it fully depends on the crime. If it was a act of terrorism against that country then yes, but a serial killer shouldn't be deported only put into jail.
@9JS8GNH1yr1Y
They should be imprisoned for what they did, but if they entered the country illegally they should be deported
@9JQ8T5J1yr1Y
No, unless they've entered illegally & it's safe for them to return to their home country, if it's not safe, then either keep them here or send them to another safe nation willing to take them in.
@9JNM5S71yr1Y
Yes, and do not allow any other immigrant from that country until that immigrant has been dealt with under their home countries justice system
No if they are full citizens or permanent residents. Yes if they are not full citizens and their country is safe to return to
The government system should be able to make sure the immigrant's homeland is safe and alright to live in. They should also check if the immigrants is changed person or undergo therapy and help.
@9HKC2TY1yr1Y
If they have committed a crime, they should be banned from the country for a certain amount of time, then once that time period is done, they can return. However if their country is not safe, the should be allowed to stay or be moved to a different country.
@9HFM6PV1yr1Y
if they commit somthing super seirous like murder fraud or rape than yes but not if they do somthing smaller
@9HDX33G1yr1Y
No, only if they have entered the country illegally, if the country is safe to go back to and has served their sentence/punishment for the crime they committed.
@9GB6TRP1yr1Y
If they are legally a Canadian citizen then no, unless they commit an act of terrorism or traitorism.
@9FVYQK32yrs2Y
Yes, but after they have finished serving their sentence or make a process to continue stay in Canada.
@9FKMM2T2yrs2Y
Yes if it is a felony and they have not been here for a minimum of five years, and/or have citizenship
@9FKGY8B2yrs2Y
They should be treated just as residents and citizens are treated after they commit a serious crime.
@9FJBJTJ2yrs2Y
only if they're not a full Canadian citizen
@9FHKN4D2yrs2Y
If they are part of this country they are treated as one of our own.
@9FHC3JQ2yrs2Y
yes but only after they have finished serving their time and only if it is safe for them to return to their country.
@9FHC3D22yrs2Y
yes but only after they finished serving time and only if it is safe for them to return.
@9FG3RSV2yrs2Y
if immigrants do crime thing they should go to jail.
@9FDLWSLConservative2yrs2Y
No, depending how serious they had one chance and failed they should be executed
@9FDJCNG2yrs2Y
if their apart of this country they should serve their sentence here same as everyone who lives in canada.
@9FDGX7J2yrs2Y
They should not be deported but still charged normally
@9FDCNLY2yrs2Y
If the crime is serious, such as taking another persons life (murder).
@9FD7T3G2yrs2Y
if they are not a official canadian citizen then yes
@9FBTX3T2yrs2Y
No, only if they have entered the country illegally, but make becoming a citizen easier
@9FBSNGG2yrs2Y
If they r citizens then no
@9F9MPVN2yrs2Y
it depends what t6ype of crime they did.
@9F955RV2yrs2Y
@9F8XJM82yrs2Y
illegal immigrants will be deported. legal immigrants legally living in the country for less then 5 years will be deported, If the legal immigrant has lived in the country for over 5 years they will serve there sentence then remain in the country like a normal citizen.
@9F8VWSZ2yrs2Y
If they are citizens of Canada they should be tried as Canadians, if they are not yet they should be deported unless they won't be safe in their home country (ie. they are of an identity that will face persecution, they are personally at risk if they return, or if the punishment for their crime would be inhuman such as torture or the death penalty.)
@9F7WWLJ2yrs2Y
Only if they have been in Canada for less than a year
@9F7DNYY2yrs2Y
Yes, but only if the crime is terrorism or terrorism related.
@9F75LBG2yrs2Y
only if entered illegally and it’s safe to return and its a very very serious crime
@9F72Q642yrs2Y
depends on how serous the crime is, if its something like murder then yes but if its somehting small then no.
@9F6XSHL2yrs2Y
Not if they are legally a citizen or it is unsafe for them to return to their country
@9F6VHWJ2yrs2Y
Yes, and have their citizenship revoked.
@9F5HY3H2yrs2Y
If they are a citizen then no. If they are a non citizen who has been deemed a danger to remain in Canada than yes, but even in that instant only so long as their country of origin is safe for them to return to.
@9F233YS2yrs2Y
If they're a citizen then no. If they have t become citizen, yes. If it's safe
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