Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

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.)

If they're a citizen then no. If they have t become citizen, yes. If it's safe

It depends. It have have become a citizen or PR, or would require a life sentence anyways, then no they should stay. I think it can be considered as grounds to deny PR or citizenship and deport if they would not require a lengthy sentence

Depends. If it was murder through self defence, then it could be argued that they can stay. If they’re committing crimes such as first degree murder/rape, they must go

No however there should be harsher punishments if the crime is serious

Serve their jail time

No, they should serve their sentence then go back to living in Canada if they are here legally.

It depends on the crime, and only if it is safe to return to their country

No, as long as they serve their sentence

They should have the same treatment as Canadian citizens.

No but they should serve their time if they committed a crime

Depends on crime and home country situation.

Depending on if the country they are getting deported to could kill them eg; North Korea

no, they should be allowed to receive the same punishment as everyone else

Depends if they have full citizenship or not

it depends if they have a safe place to go

It depends on the circumstances and who they have in the country

I think they should do there time in Canada and then be returned to their original country only if it is safe

Depends on the crime. They are too strict on small offences. Onle crimes of a sexual or violent nature should be deported

Only if it is a serious violent crime other wise no they live here too

Yes if it’s for murder or similar severity

After two yes

We should help them

Yes until they become permanent residents

If it is safe to enter their own country, but also depending on the crime. People who have committed more severe crimes that pose a larger threat to Canadian safety should be deported, but illegal immigrants should not be.

Depending on the type of crime committed

Only if they’re not permanent residents or citizens. And it really depends on how big the crime is.

This has to be case by case, lots of factors to consider

No, they should serve time in jail as Canadian born citizens would

Depends What the crime is

Depending on the severity of the crime, and how said crime poses a threat to society if that type of behaviour continues, then yes

Depends on what kind of crime

No, only if they have entered illegal unless it is unsafe to return to their country

It depends on the crime...

No, if they are an official citizen then they receive punishment given by Canadian law

Hugely dependent on crime severity. Violent crimes and assault or endangerment to the public.

Dependant on crime.

I think it depends on severity of the crime, time served, and whether or not there has been genuine human rehabilitation.

I believe that as long as they serve a jail sentence for their crimes, it doesn't matter to me personally whether they serve their time here or their home country.

yes and no. although it still depends on the records of the individual

If they are a legal citizen of the country, they should serve their jail sentence within the country.

they should serve their time in our country and eventually be released back into our country

Yes, if they have not been granted citizenship, then they should be deported and not imprisoned on taxpayers dime.

Yes, if the crime is sever and the individual could be a greater threat to Canadian society

Only if it is a sexual or violent crime such as homicide

Yes, depending on the severity. First degree murder and rape should be reason to send immigrants back to their original country as long as its safe to return, if its murder done in protection for themselves i believe they should have the right to stay in Canada

Depends on their immigration status.

Case by case basis to be determined in a court of law

Only if it the crime was malicious/violent in nature.

No, only if they themselves entered the country illegally, if they son/daughter were to commit a crime not knowing of their background, they shouldn't be deported, rather penalized.

Only if it would be safe for them to return

Depends on the severity of the crime if it’s murder yes if it’s arson maybe if it’s involuntary manslaughter then no

Honestly it just depends, there’s always two sides to a story

Only if they are not citizens or they pose a serious risk to Canada and their home country is safe

No, they should be put in jail in canada

No, they should be tried as any Canadian

Yes, if they were recent immigrants

It depends on how long they've been in the country and what they did.

depends on the severity of the crime, how long they've been in canada and how safe it is for them to return

Depends on the crime and living situation

yes only if that is an intentional and meditated crime as in stealing or murdering. Not traffic violations

Yes, if the crime is a severe offense.

If the act is directly done in the hope of seriously damaging the country, yes. If not, they serve time like all Canadians.

No, they should be treated the same as other citizens

Immigrants are committing serious crimes enough for this to even be a question

Did the person steal a candy bar or a child? There’s a difference

No, they should be treated the same as a Canadian Citizen who has committed a serious crime.

If they are failed to be rehabilitated and commit again they should go back

only if it is a violent crime and if we can ensure proper punishment (i.e. jailtime) at their country of origin.

Yes, if it’s safe for them to return to their country and they entered Canada illegally

No. I think violent crimes are a result of desperation, lack of resources, and being shut down in a system. I think we should have more programming to support success among new Canadians. If they commit a violent crime, provide the support they need. Don't tear apart families. If it's a refugee, be compassionate -- they clearly left for a reason. Don't send them back to a dangerous place.