This study was conducted to determine if the death penalty is more beneficial than the current legislation Canada has implemented. The data was collected through a qualitative method where the primary data was obtained through academic sources. There are many variables discussed that are a deciding factors if the death penalty is beneficial over current legislation. The first variable that discussed is the history of the death penalty in Canada and why it was removed. The second variable is the public’s perception on the death penalty, as different age groups may favour or oppose to the death penalty. The third variable discussed is the capacity that correctional facilities have. It was determined that correctional facilities are declining in capacity, which appears to be that crime rates in Canada are also on the decline. Crime rates in Canada have been the lowest since 1970. The last variable discussed is how the death penalty can be cruel and unusual in present day because it is a violation of an individual’s rights. After further research of the variables it was determined that currently Canada should maintain their current legislation as the death penalty does not have enough benefits to it in present day.death penalty; Canada; public perception; civil rights; correctional facilitie
