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 @9LZFDR6Communistfrom Ontario  answered…8mos8MO

Yes, as long as the crime both was not commited whilst in office, and was not a felony, violent, financial, or sexual crime.

 @8VJVJMRfrom Ontario  answered…3yrs3Y

Depends on the circumstances. The person might be a member of a marginalized group and convicted out of hate and inequities in the society & justice system.

 @B26KGFBfrom British Columbia  answered…2 days2D

There needs to be an exhaustive list of unacceptable crimes. Also, "felony" is an American term and doesn't belong here.

 @9TFJCFXLiberalfrom Ontario  answered…3mos3MO

depending on how bad the charge is and what is was for, for example if it was impaired driving or jaywalking i believe it would be okay. but if it were to be armed robbery or murder, i do not believe that person should have the right.

 @9TC77NNfrom Alberta  answered…4mos4MO

Yes, but it depends on the nature of the crime that was committed and cannot be committed while in office.

 @9T9X43Pfrom Ontario  answered…4mos4MO

Yes as long as they are finished serving BUT I do think it depends on what the crime is. If it's ex. murder or rape then NO WAY should you be allowed to run for office.

 @9T878LKfrom Ontario  answered…4mos4MO

It depends on how severe the crime was as well as if there is standing proof that they have changed. Then yes.

 @9T7VDX5from Ontario  answered…4mos4MO

Depends on the crime if you had like a speeding ticket yes but if your committed a really bad crime no.

 @9SSPZP4from British Columbia  answered…4mos4MO

Depends what it is. People as kids or youth make mistakes. If they had committed a crime, it wasn’t a persons offence, sexual, or fraudulent and they have done their time then yes.

 @9SR7BTCfrom Ontario  answered…4mos4MO

i think that if they comitted a victimless crime they can run, but if they did crimes that harmed other people they should not run for office.

 @9QVJ92XLiberalfrom Ontario  answered…6mos6MO

As long as its not a felony ,financial or sexual crime and they have been finished serving thier sentence and are pleaded not guilty however I believe they should be able to run for office for a minimum of 2 years after the crime

 @9QSGHLGfrom Ontario  answered…6mos6MO

No, only if the crime was not major (felony, violent, financial, sexual), and they have already faced charges.

 @9QQVM6Kfrom Ontario  answered…6mos6MO

I believe whether a politician convicted of a crime should run for office depends on the severity and context of the offence. Serious crimes like murder or assault can reflect poor judgement and should disqulify them, while minor offences like petty theft should not.

 @9QQN2BLfrom Ontario  answered…6mos6MO

Yes, however the crime's severity should be put in consideration. If the crime is something like theft under $500 let them run after sentence but if the crime is grand larceny then no because they are given to much power in office.

 @9QQJ6PSfrom Ontario  answered…6mos6MO

Honestly, it depends on the type of crime. Such as, 1st degree murder vs 3rd degree. (1st degree means it is completely planned and this person should not be running for office. 3rd degree is a bit more accidental, so they could be running for office, however, it will be difficult for them.)

 @9QQF5BGfrom Ontario  answered…6mos6MO

There should be a system in allowing politicians to run for office depending on the severity and public opinion on their criminal record.

 @9Q2Y5ZMfrom Ontario  answered…6mos6MO

Yes, so long as their criminal history does not pose a conflict of interest with holding a political office.

 @9NQ7C65from Alberta  answered…7mos7MO

Yes, as long as they have received an official government pardon which determines that they have sufficiently reintegrated and repented.

 @9MLGJ6Yfrom Ontario  answered…7mos7MO

As long as it was not a violent felony, financial or sexual crime -and- disallow politicians that are under investigation for felonies.

 @9MK9M6TPeople’sfrom Ontario  answered…7mos7MO

depends on the background of the politician. as some clean collared can be framed in crimes. if not with clean background, free of corruption then such kind of a person should not be allowed.

 @9MBPXTRfrom Ontario  answered…8mos8MO

Yes, as long as they have finished serving their sentence, and can prove they are capable of moving forward and will not repeat same mistakes. They should also be monitored.

 @9MB3VWLfrom British Columbia  answered…8mos8MO

Yes, but it cant be a felony, violent, financial, or sexual crime and the have to wait 4-10 years depending on severity

 @9M7GJYVfrom Alberta  answered…8mos8MO

Yes for non felony, violent, financial or sexual crimes as long as the politician has been honest and held accountable for it. If it's been a very long time (20+ years) then any crime as long as its been shown that a change has been made in the person's life and they've held themselves honest and accountable.

 @9M4994Wfrom Saskatchewan  answered…8mos8MO

I feel like it depends on what crime they did, like if they killed someone than know but if they just got caught with alcohol when they are under 18 and finished serving the sentence then yes,

 @9LHMPCJfrom Ontario  answered…9mos9MO

In many democracies, the eligibility of politicians who had previously been condemned for a crime will depend on the nature of said crime, the time elapsed since the conviction, and any rehabilitation session demonstrated. Usually, the arguments in favour generally revolve around the regulations of redemption, which likely suggest suspects who served sentences should be allowed to participate fully in society. I would jest that this includes holding public office regarding anyone in that position carrying the burden of trust and responsibility. This ultimately led to the decision to allow ex-criminals to run for office as part of matters of law and public policy.

 @9KTPG4Nfrom British Columbia  answered…10mos10MO

As long as the crime is made public and they have finished serving all their time includung community service etc.

 @9KQRSQ9from Ontario  answered…10mos10MO

No, and any politician that has received funding, gifts, or any other means of profit from private companies, lobbyists, corperate interests, private energy, religious groups should be under investigation for a crime with possibility of the death penalty

 @9KN53CCfrom Ontario  answered…10mos10MO

Yes, as long as it has been at least 10 years since their release from prison and if not sent to prison their conviction.

 @9JRN26Hfrom Alberta  answered…11mos11MO

Yes, as long as they severed their sentence and not a violent, financial or sex crime and not committed in office

 @9JRLDTVLiberal from Ontario  answered…11mos11MO

It depends on the nature of the crime, the severity, and whether the individual has been rehabilitated.

 @9JK53DWfrom Alberta  answered…11mos11MO

It depends on the crime.there should be a full and transparent audit open for everyone to view and then there should be a vote open to everyone to decide if they may continue and this should happen not be a 1 time thing for each crime committed

 @9JGPMBYanswered…11mos11MO

As long as it isn't treason, a felony, violent, financial or sexual crime and the politician isn't currently under investigation.

 @9JBXLXSfrom Ontario  answered…11mos11MO

It really depends on the crime, and the nature of it. Though in the case of violence only if it’s out of self defence, and aren’t getting away with things like racism, ableism, or sexism when being PM.

 @9J4QTKJConservativefrom Ontario  answered…11mos11MO

No and there should be a certain and strict guideline/check list for individuals to complete to be able to run

 @9HDV4JKfrom Alberta  answered…1yr1Y

it depends on what crime. Anything like rape, kidnapping, murder or robbery should be where we draw the line.

 @9HBK2PGfrom Ontario  answered…1yr1Y

yes as long as they do a certain amount of good deeds like community hours and are proven to turn their life around.

 @9H8Z6RJfrom Ontario  answered…1yr1Y

I believe that everyone deserves a second chance but putting someone in charge of many others that has commited a crime is just not ethical.

 @9H6DTRTfrom Saskatchewan  answered…1yr1Y

yes, as long as it was not committed while in the office or as long as it was not a felony, violent, financial, or sexual crime

 @9H2DR3Tfrom Ontario  answered…1yr1Y

it depends on the crime that he has done a big crime then no if a smaller crime then they should consider voting for him

 @9GZNLRMfrom Alberta  answered…1yr1Y

Yes, As long as the sentence is served and a psych evalutation is completed. And if the crime commited was not sexual or violent-extreme.

 @9GPTXMRfrom Ontario  answered…1yr1Y

maybe. Yes, as long as the crime does not impact their ability lead in an ethical and unbiased way. If we exclude candidates based on convictions groups that are over-represented in our criminal system will be systematically under represented by our political system.

 @9GGH43Dfrom Alberta  answered…1yr1Y

Yes, but it is entirely dependent on the severity of the crime. If the individual poses a threat to the people/government, they should not be allowed to run for office.

 @9GFVHJMfrom Ontario  answered…1yr1Y

yes but the sentence must be done being served they must not be currently on parole and it cannot be commited while in office

 @9GD6Z4Wfrom British Columbia  answered…1yr1Y

Yes, however it is dependent on the severity of the crime and how long ago said politician committed the crime.

 @9G4FX2Dfrom Ontario  answered…1yr1Y

No, and temporarily remove politicians that are under investigation for a crime until that investigation has been complete

 @9G3LBVGfrom Ontario  answered…1yr1Y

Yes as long as they are done serving there sentence and they have proven that they are fit for government work.

 @9FYN54Xfrom Alberta  answered…1yr1Y

I would need proof that they are rehabilitated before they run for office. I do believe people can change for the better.

 @9FW96MTanswered…1yr1Y

Difficult question. I belive all people can learn. Id say, if it was because of corruption and they just tried to hide it or deny despite overwhelming facts, then no.

 @9FT4SZVBloc Québécoisfrom Manitoba  answered…1yr1Y

Yes, as long as they have finished serving their sentence, and have been proven to be remorseful and reformed.

 @9FPRCRKfrom Alberta  answered…1yr1Y

maybe, depends on what crime they commited or if they are still a bad person

 @9FP3QX2from Ontario  answered…1yr1Y

 @9FFLRK3from British Columbia  answered…1yr1Y

it really depends on the crime, it doesnt matter if they have served their sentence. if its petty theift then yes but if its murder and/or rape,then definitely not.

 @9FDTWFRfrom British Columbia  answered…1yr1Y

 @9FDKFHHfrom Alberta  answered…1yr1Y

 @9F6VH5Yfrom Ontario  answered…1yr1Y

 @9DCWDPPfrom Seoul-t'ukpyolsi  answered…1yr1Y

 @9D4TXT9from British Columbia  answered…1yr1Y

Yes, depending on how many years it has been since the crime was committed.

 @8TX4X5TConservativefrom British Columbia  answered…3yrs3Y

All depends on the crime. I believe people can rehabilitate. But I also believe that by making bad decisions you should lose some privileges

 @9C9L9F5from Ontario  answered…2yrs2Y

Yes, so long as it was not a felony, violent, financial, or sexual crime, and there is evidence of change.

 @B25947Cfrom Ontario  answered…1wk1W

as long as said crime was committed and made-up for at minimum 10 years before they even ran for office

 @B22PYZ7from Ontario  answered…2wks2W

If it is something minor like shoplifting when they were thirteen that is fine. Anything else is not

 @9ZQ63PSfrom Alberta  answered…1mo1MO

If the crime isn’t severe and they have not been found guilty then they should be allowed to run for office

 @9ZHCGXDfrom Manitoba  answered…1mo1MO

No, because they could cheat their way to a higher position in the government, and potentially affect rules and regulations.

 @9XCL7LDfrom Ontario  answered…2mos2MO

Yes, as long as they have finished their sentence, and their surface could benefit our future society. Minor offences shouldn't be of much concern, especially if the candidate is the most qualified person for the job.

 @9XCCXXJfrom Alberta  answered…2mos2MO

No they shouldn't, because they did a crime and they should go to jail instead of running for an office job.

 @9X95NG4from Nova Scotia  answered…2mos2MO

it depends because if they committed a major crime they shouldn't be aloud but if it was something small that they did a long time ago it is fine.

 @9WXBPV8from Alberta  answered…2mos2MO

depends on the severity of the crime if they were convicted of rape sex or embezzelement for example then no

 @9WRKMRKLiberalfrom Ontario  answered…2mos2MO

Depends on the sevarity of the crime and their record. Also, it matters if the crime was committed in office.

 @9WH36NFLiberalfrom Ontario  answered…2mos2MO

yes, unless they have committed a first-class felony, are still serving time, or the crime happened withing the last 10 years and was a felony, violent, financial, or sexual crime

 @9VQSDXQfrom Manitoba  answered…3mos3MO

Personally it depends on what crime was committed and how severe it was and what actions needed to be taken.

 @9VHLKZC from British Columbia  answered…3mos3MO

It depends on the crime. If it was theft then yeah they should be able to run for office but if it was murder or attempted murder then no they shouldn't be able to run for office

 @9VH3CZKLiberalfrom Quebec  answered…3mos3MO

it depends how bad the crime was if it was little thing its not a big deal. But also people change

 @9VFDL8Qfrom Quebec  answered…3mos3MO

It truly does depend on the crime, such as if it was a money scandal, then I could see a problem with it.

 @9V9R5P2Conservativefrom Quebec  answered…3mos3MO

Yes, I believe everyone has the right to run for office because people commit crimes regularly, whether they are minor or major. People should have the right to run for office because humans change, and we don’t stay criminals forever.

 @9V685J3from Ontario  answered…3mos3MO

Yes unless the crime was within the profession or the crime which would be bad was something they want to defend

 @9TZKMBHfrom Alberta  answered…3mos3MO

If it was not a serious crime, and they have served their time and if it was not committed while in office, then they could be allowed to run for office.

 @9TX8DMHfrom British Columbia  answered…3mos3MO

No, however in the case of President Donald Trump all of the charges were phony so that doesn't count.

 @9TWK4RLConservativefrom Ontario  answered…3mos3MO

I think it depends on the severity of the crime. For more serious indictable offences (assault with a weapon) I don't think they should be.

 @9TQFC7Dfrom Ontario  answered…3mos3MO

Dependent on the crime however even if they are able to run regardless, it can affect the way people vote so it may not be a smart move to allow

 @9TQ5P3Tfrom Ontario  answered…3mos3MO

Yes, but only if they pass psychological safety, general knowledge, and competency testing to ensure that they are fit to represent the country

 @9TJDHNWNew Democraticfrom British Columbia  answered…3mos3MO

If they have served their sentence and if they have truly become a better person, and government should still keep an eye on them

 @9TGGHPKfrom Alberta  answered…3mos3MO

Yes, as long as they have served their punishment and proven they are now changed and eligible to run for office.

 @9SL8SK7from British Columbia  answered…4mos4MO

Yes as long as it doesn’t define their character. Cases are complex and should be perceived based on the details and origin

 @9S7FHS9New Democraticfrom British Columbia  answered…4mos4MO

The severity of the crime and when it was committed should come into play. If someone was a teenager and shoplifted something and then runs for office 30+ years later then I’m fine.

 @9RPPNG7from Ontario  answered…5mos5MO

Yes, so long as he has paid his debt to society and his involvement in politics does not pose a conflict of interest of that his crimes were not related to his duties if elected.

 @9RJ6K3Vfrom Ontario  answered…5mos5MO

Yes, but only so long as their criminal history does not pose a conflict of interest with their position.

 @9RHBLGLfrom Nova Scotia  answered…5mos5MO

Yes, as long as it was not committed while in office, was not an election-related crime, and they have finished their sentence.

 @9RC6B5VGreenfrom Nova Scotia  answered…5mos5MO

This is a complicated one because this could be weaponized by opposition to prevent certain people from being in office

 @9LKHLWLfrom Ontario  answered…8mos8MO

The trump administration has been placed under pressure after pointing out rigged elections, and left-wing ideology. Trump will likely win the 2024 elections, despite his criminal record.

 @9LK2YSNfrom Ontario  answered…8mos8MO

depends on the crime and motives behind it and if they have served time as well as changed as a person

 @9LJVNVSfrom Ontario  answered…8mos8MO

Depends on the severity of the crime. If they were caught speeding and got a speeding ticket at a young age, I would say "no". Some people learn as they grow.

 @9L4XKWXfrom Ontario  answered…9mos9MO

It depends on what the crime was, and when they did it. For example, someone who shoplifted when they were a teenager once and that was it and now they are forty feels fine, but if they have murdered someone a few years prior feels a little different.

 @9L4PZ2KConservativefrom Saskatchewan  answered…9mos9MO

If they have nad a record of doing criminal behaviour no but they should still be able to run if they have 2 or less

 @9L25NDMConservativefrom Quebec  answered…9mos9MO

I think that it should be allowed: 1) if it was a wrong conviction 2) they should not be held with that one image in their life 3) if it has been atleast 5 years after the conviction

 @9KZNG6Qfrom Ontario  answered…9mos9MO

Yes, because there are different situations in life, and a person could be framed, or he could understand his mistakes and change, but if he repeated it twice, then no

 @9K622FNfrom Alberta  answered…10mos10MO

no. Because we can't gaurantee that they won't do the crime again. Why should we have a politition that we can't be comfortable with because of their deeds?

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