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Originally Posted by MoneyGuy
But you can be a convicted criminal and run for president. Tell me how this makes sense.
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Should you be labeled for life for one thing you did illegally? In Canada we have a "correctional system" of justice, who's mandate is:
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to contribute to public safety by actively encouraging and assisting offenders to become law-abiding citizens, while exercising reasonable, safe, secure and humane control.
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https://www.canada.ca/en/correctiona...te.html#mandat
So if they are rehabilitated into a law abiding citizen, and the expectation is they are no longer a criminal, why should they be restricted?
I'd suggest better restrictions should be in place for those who want to run for government but do not want to be part of Canada. If you can't be loyal to the country, why should you be able to run?