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In [[Canada]], prostitution itself (exchanging sex for money) is not illegal, but most activities surrounding it (such as operating a [[brothel]], being found in a [[brothel]], [[procuring]] or soliciting in a public place) are illegal, making it difficult to engage in prostitution without breaking any law. <ref>[http://www.prostitutionprocon.org/international.htm#canada]</ref><ref>[http://www.state.gov/g/drl/rls/hrrpt/2002/18323.htm]</ref><ref>[http://www.interpol.int/Public/Children/SexualAbuse/NationalLaws/csaCanada.asp] The following activitires are illegal:
In [[Canada]], prostitution itself (exchanging sex for money) is not illegal, but most activities surrounding it (such as operating a [[brothel]], being found in a [[brothel]], [[procuring]] or soliciting in a public place) are illegal, making it difficult to engage in prostitution without breaking any law.
The following activitires are illegal:
<ref>[http://www.prostitutionprocon.org/international.htm#canada]</ref><ref>[http://www.state.gov/g/drl/rls/hrrpt/2002/18323.htm]</ref><ref>[http://www.interpol.int/Public/Children/SexualAbuse/NationalLaws/csaCanada.asp]


Although the term ‘prostitute’ is not defined, the [[Criminal Code of Canada]] proscribes </ref>
Although the term ‘prostitute’ is not defined, the [[Criminal Code of Canada]] proscribes </ref>
* owning, running, occupying or transporting anyone to a [[bawdy house]] (ss. 210 [6] and 211 [7]),
* owning, running, occupying or transporting anyone to a [[bawdy house]] (ss. 210 [6] and 211 [7]),
* procuring or [[pimping|living on the avails of prostitution]] (s. 212 [8]),
* procuring or [[pimping|living on the avails of prostitution]] (s. 212 [8]),
* paying for sex from anyone under the age of 18,
* paying for sex from anyone under the age of 18,

Revision as of 20:24, 18 March 2009

In Canada, prostitution itself (exchanging sex for money) is not illegal, but most activities surrounding it (such as operating a brothel, being found in a brothel, procuring or soliciting in a public place) are illegal, making it difficult to engage in prostitution without breaking any law.

The following activitires are illegal: [1][2][3]

  • owning, running, occupying or transporting anyone to a bawdy house (ss. 210 [6] and 211 [7]),
  • procuring or living on the avails of prostitution (s. 212 [8]),
  • paying for sex from anyone under the age of 18,
  • public communication for the purposes of prostitution (s. 213 [5]),
  • bringing someone to Canada to work as a prostitute,
  • bringing someone from Canada to work as a prostitute outside Canada.

The proscription of public communication for the purposes of prostitution allows for private communication, whether in a private place, on the telephone, or in print media. Automobiles are, however, considered public space if they can be seen.

Prior to 1972 only women could be charged with working as a prostitute.

In Canada, prostitution and sex work is also known as the "sex trade". [4][5]

68% of Canadians say that prostitution is "immoral". [6]

References

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  3. ^ [3] Although the term ‘prostitute’ is not defined, the Criminal Code of Canada proscribes
  4. ^ [4]
  5. ^ [5]
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