Thank you for taking the time to speak with me today. As I said I am frustrated with the lobbying efforts of Joy Smith on behalf of herself and those people who support the abolition of prostitution. She ceased to be a member of parliament on October 18, 2015 and as such it has not been 5 … Continue reading Complaint to the Office of the Commissioner of Lobbying : RE Joy Smith
NO MURDERS OF SEX WORKERS IN VANCOUVER FOR A DECADE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FRIDAY, MARCH 02, 2018 NO MURDERS OF SEX WORKERS IN VANCOUVER FOR A DECADE UNDER DECRIMINALIZATION Vancouver has seen it's share of violence against sex workers. The Case of the Missing Women and it's horrific details put a spotlight on how NIMBYism and lack of concern for the lives and safety of … Continue reading NO MURDERS OF SEX WORKERS IN VANCOUVER FOR A DECADE
Dr. Lowman’s response to Lee Lakeman of vancouver rape relief
here is John Lowman's response to Lee Lakeman's attack on his testimony at the Missing Women's Commission of Inquiry. Lowman's article includes some interesting history on these issues in Canada, including on the perspective of the 1970 Royal Commission on the Status of Women. Missing Women, Feminism and Prostitution Outsiders to the Sister Outsiders: A … Continue reading Dr. Lowman’s response to Lee Lakeman of vancouver rape relief
Sex workers celebrate court ruling – Federal statutes violate Charter rights, says Ont. judge
By Laura Baziuk, The Province; with files from Postmedia NewsSeptember 29, 2010 Vancouver's sex workers celebrated a historic day Tuesday after an Ontario court judge struck down three federal prostitution laws. "I didn't think this was possible within my lifetime," said Kerry Porth, executive director of the PACE Society, which promotes safe … Continue reading Sex workers celebrate court ruling – Federal statutes violate Charter rights, says Ont. judge
Ontario Superior Court judge strikes down prostitution law
Ontario Superior Court judge strikes down prostitution law Kirk Makin Globe and Mail Update Published Tuesday, Sep. 28, 2010 1:12PM EDT Last updated Tuesday, Sep. 28, 2010 1:56PM EDT 156 comments Email Print/License Decrease text size Increase text size // Ontario’s prostitution law fell Tuesday after a judge ruled that it endangers the very women … Continue reading Ontario Superior Court judge strikes down prostitution law