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While it was obviously a forgone conclusion the bill would be passed, for some reason I really thought that somehow common sense would prevail. Guess not.Come fallsguy, you saw this coming months ago, are you really surprised?
I doubt it.If the conservatives stay in power and anti porn bill will be coming for sure
Joy Smith introduced a porn blocking bill last year similar to the one they have in the UK.
I think she was laughed out of the house of commons.
You think conservatives don't watch porn? Please...
Me too.While it was obviously a forgone conclusion the bill would be passed, for some reason I really thought that somehow common sense would prevail. Guess not.
I saw that too on Twitter that assent will be given today at 5. I'm coming up from the U.S. next week for vacation. Is it going to still be legal to hobby?
The argument Piragoff was making in front of the Senate Justice committee, is that the sellers deriving benefits from providing their own services are immune to prosecution; they're still criminals however.
According to Piragoff, the conjunction of:
286.2 (1) Everyone who receives a financial or other material benefit, knowing that it is obtained by or derived directly or indirectly from the commission of an offence under subsection 286.1(1), is guilty of an indictable offence and liable to imprisonment for a term of not more than 10 years
and
286.5 (1) No person shall be prosecuted for
(a) an offence under section 286.2 if the benefit is derived from the provision of their own sexual services; or
http://www.parl.gc.ca/HousePublications/Publication.aspx?Pub=Bill&Doc=C-36&File=4
should not be interpreted as meaning that someone selling their own sexual services, is not a criminal.
I hear ya, but prostitutes were not considered criminals for selling except for other peripheral activities before this Bill, and those previously incriminating laws surrounding the activity of selling (such as public solicitation, keeping a bawdy house, or living off the avails) were struck down as they infringed on the security of the person.
I therefore submit that receiving a material benefit is no less different than the previous, incriminating laws surrounding the act of selling, and can be challenged on the grounds that sex workers are forced to work in unsafe conditions to ensure they get paid.
Not after Royal Assent, but IMHO and personal opinion, enforcement won't happen that fast, if it ever does.I saw that too on Twitter that assent will be given today at 5. I'm coming up from the U.S. next week for vacation. Is it going to still be legal to hobby?
Why don't you post that letter you sent to Senator Jaffer please?Me too.
Edit: Saw it now. Excellent! Well done!
I stand corrected. I live here, and I'm going to have to indulge a little more myself.Thanks Siocnarf & MPASquared for answering my question. Basically I should live it up this trip while I still can legally.
I beg to differ (based on the Background Document and existing case law on what constitutes a sexual service), although I can't see the Feds enforcing the letter of the law or forcing municipalities to close down BR parlors.Going to a bodyrub parlor is not illegal under c36.
I will still go to your MP if the status quo remains the same, practically-speaking.
I'm glad she read it (when did she?). It's an excellent letter and I think many here are proud of your attempt to illuminate the Senate Chamber.Thank you!! I'm a proud lil lady about this. Sen Jaffer is an amazing woman!
http://www.happyhookersofcanada.com/uncategorized/an-outcry-for-more-letter-from-a-spa-owner/Why don't you post that letter you sent to Senator Jaffer please?
Edit: Saw it now. Excellent! Well done!
Here it is!
Purchasing sexual services is illegal under c36, visiting a bodyrub is not illegal.I beg to differ (based on the Background Document and existing case law on what constitutes a sexual service), although I can't see the Feds enforcing the letter of the law or forcing municipalities to close down BR parlors.
I will still go to your MP if the status quo remains the same, practically-speaking.
Thank you! She read it when I sent it to her in Sept. We've been in contact ever since. I'm not sure how the community feels.I'm glad she read it (when did she?). It's an excellent letter and I think many here are proud of your attempt to illuminate the Senate Chamber.
I beg to differ MPAsquared. They mentioned going after massage parlours about 5 times including yesterday. Swan said police will target massage parlours and escorts agencies as most are fronts for the provision of sexual services. Massage parlours are sitting ducks IMO. Luckily U are in Toronto which has more tolerant police but here in Barrie they raided all the massage parlours a couple weeks ago I can't imagine what they will be like when this bill passes.
There is a big difference between an unlicensed massage parlor & a licensed bodyrub parlor.I beg to differ MPAsquared. They mentioned going after massage parlours about 5 times including yesterday. Swan said police will target massage parlours and escorts agencies as most are fronts for the provision of sexual services. Massage parlours are sitting ducks IMO. Luckily U are in Toronto which has more tolerant police but here in Barrie they raided all the massage parlours a couple weeks ago I can't imagine what they will be like when this bill passes.
There is a big difference between an unlicensed massage parlor & a licensed bodyrub parlor.
Bylaw might see things differently, but what's the difference as it relates to the new federal laws?
I'm glad she read it (when did she?). It's an excellent letter and I think many here are proud of your attempt to illuminate the Senate Chamber.
On behalf of community members - I want you to know we are PROUD of you and extremely grateful for your hard work and commitment.Purchasing sexual services is illegal under c36, visiting a bodyrub is not illegal.
Thank you! She read it when I sent it to her in Sept. We've been in contact ever since. I'm not sure how the community feels.
Our industry needs heroes, and role models to break the old stereotypes and create a new image that reflects reality.
Thank you! :clap2:
Bodyrubs are specifically prohibited in Barrie by the city's zoning bylaws both in retail locations and as a home based business.
Have any amendments been made to the bill or is it going through as it was originally proposed?
Yes, excellent letter. Of course it had no effect on this gov't but it might down the road. You have to keep in mind that for most of these Cons they would be very uncomfortable with you success story. They would rather you were a drugged out addict looking for your latest trick to supply your drug habit. It fits in with their scenario that only bad girls and "fallen women" on the margins of society take part in the sex trade, and that you should be punished for what you are doing. Of course they are wrong, and you've shown them up for that. Hypocrites!
Liars!!
