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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This is yet another example of the staggeringly negative ramifications of having a criminal record in Canada. The manner in which one interprets this is all relative: one could view this as Canada having a zero-tolerance policy for criminals and believes primarily in keeping citizens well informed and protected. However, one could argue that Canada is a country that doesn't believe in second chances or in rehabilitation. By allowing anyone with a criminal record to be denied a place to live at the will of the employer, means that it's going to be much harder for people to start over. The criminal record in Canada follows one one's entire life. It is known as the "collateral damage" that comes with breaking the law.
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