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.
53% Yes |
47% No |
35% Yes |
47% No |
9% Yes, but only after completing their sentences and parole/probation |
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5% Yes, except for felons convicted of murder or violent crimes |
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3% Yes, every citizen deserves the right to vote |
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@52855FW4yrs4Y
no-we do not want felons deciding how our country should be run-if they wanted rights they would not have tried to take rights away from others
@4TY9MHN4yrs4Y
Absolutely not. When you commit a crime and are sentenced to jail you lose all right to have a say in our government.
@9QSV5BH3wks3W
If they aren't a felon, then yes, but if they are a felon, then I feel they should have to complete their sentence and also go through a rehabilitation program, proving they are fit to have that right again.
@9NSCX42 2mos2MO
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.
@9LBFNHZ4mos4MO
No But depends what they did, if it was a drug use crime than i dont why they shouldnt be able to vote
@9KDXF555mos5MO
erm actullay i thinbk voting is so stupid and is for adults concerned for others safety thrn their own
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