For example, in Canada, the government often does not allow offenders to work in fields that have some overlap with the crimes they've committed.
Truly, in Canada, the impacts of a criminal record are staggering: it can thwart one from obtaining a professional license; it can prevent one from working in certain arena; it can stop one from being insured; and it can make travel extremely difficult (educaloi.qc.ca). For example, in Canada, if you have a criminal record of any kind, you will be unable to work for the police. At the same time, an employer cannot refuse to hire you or fire you if you have criminal record which doesn't negatively (or potentially impact) the duties of the given job. For instance, if it's a job painting houses and you have a criminal record for armed assault, there's presumably nothing about the criminal charges which would indicate that you might not be consistent, reliable, fair or honest at this job. However, if the criminal charges were for transporting or making drugs, it might be a different story. Although, it will be difficult for someone to prove that they were fired or not hired as a result of their criminal record, rather than an arbitrary reason that the prospective employer gave. Thus, having a criminal record can tremendously impact one's ability to get a job.
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