This information is spread out over several threads. I wanted it in one place. Please add to it.
FOR EVERYONE
1. Attend National Day of Action
https://terb.cc/vbulletin/showthrea...action-Criminalization-costs-sex-worker-lives
TORONTO - Saturday, June 14th at 2 PM.
At the North-West corner of Sherbourne and Gerrard for a public demonstration followed by a picnic.
2. Donate to a Sex Worker advocacy group, such as (but not limited to):
Maggie`s
http://maggiestoronto.ca/
POWER (Prostitutes of Ottawa/Gatineau Work, Educate and Resist)
http://www.powerottawa.ca/
SPOC (Sex Professionals of Canada)
http://www.spoc.ca/
3. Write and send articles to your MP
Find Your Member of Parliament
Tell your MP how you feel.
How to lobby without outing yourself
If you`re not sure what to say, you can also read this thread:
Recent articles on prostitution, related laws, opinions and comments
then send an article that summarizes your concerns to your MP.
FOR SEX WORKERS
After watching the debates this week, it is obvious that the discussion is entirely about sex worker safety. I am willing to bet that most Members of Parliament only know what is spoonfed to them and most have probably met or spoken to an actual sex worker. I am very saddened that some women are trafficked and coerced into the industry, but I know that does not represent every sex worker.
So, regardless of what area of the industry you are in, whether you are an SP, MPA or work in a strip club, please tell your stories and voice your concerns. You could do this to:
1. Your MP, who will vote on the bill.
Find Your Member of Parliament
2. Members of the Justice Committee who are responsible for writing a report to Parliament on their opinion of Bill C-36. In particular write to Francoise Boivin, who is the official opposition critic for justice and a member of the Committee:
http://www.francoiseboivin.com/en
3. A journalist or blogger.
Read Recent articles on prostitution, related laws, opinions and comments and contact someone whose writing you support.
4. A sex worker advocacy group.
(see above)
TWITTER
Follow the discussion of Bill C-36 on Twitter, using the hashtag: #C36
Twitter #C36
USEFUL LINKS
Text of Bill C-36
Status of Bill C-36
House of Commons Debate on Bill C-36
Government Backgrounder on Bill C-36
FOR EVERYONE
1. Attend National Day of Action
https://terb.cc/vbulletin/showthrea...action-Criminalization-costs-sex-worker-lives
TORONTO - Saturday, June 14th at 2 PM.
At the North-West corner of Sherbourne and Gerrard for a public demonstration followed by a picnic.
2. Donate to a Sex Worker advocacy group, such as (but not limited to):
Maggie`s
http://maggiestoronto.ca/
POWER (Prostitutes of Ottawa/Gatineau Work, Educate and Resist)
http://www.powerottawa.ca/
SPOC (Sex Professionals of Canada)
http://www.spoc.ca/
3. Write and send articles to your MP
Find Your Member of Parliament
Tell your MP how you feel.
How to lobby without outing yourself
If you`re not sure what to say, you can also read this thread:
Recent articles on prostitution, related laws, opinions and comments
then send an article that summarizes your concerns to your MP.
FOR SEX WORKERS
After watching the debates this week, it is obvious that the discussion is entirely about sex worker safety. I am willing to bet that most Members of Parliament only know what is spoonfed to them and most have probably met or spoken to an actual sex worker. I am very saddened that some women are trafficked and coerced into the industry, but I know that does not represent every sex worker.
So, regardless of what area of the industry you are in, whether you are an SP, MPA or work in a strip club, please tell your stories and voice your concerns. You could do this to:
1. Your MP, who will vote on the bill.
Find Your Member of Parliament
2. Members of the Justice Committee who are responsible for writing a report to Parliament on their opinion of Bill C-36. In particular write to Francoise Boivin, who is the official opposition critic for justice and a member of the Committee:
http://www.francoiseboivin.com/en
3. A journalist or blogger.
Read Recent articles on prostitution, related laws, opinions and comments and contact someone whose writing you support.
4. A sex worker advocacy group.
(see above)
Follow the discussion of Bill C-36 on Twitter, using the hashtag: #C36
Twitter #C36
USEFUL LINKS
Text of Bill C-36
Status of Bill C-36
House of Commons Debate on Bill C-36
Government Backgrounder on Bill C-36
