The federal government has tabled its new prostitution legislation, which targets pimps, customers and others who “exploit” sex workers.
Justice Minister Peter MacKay tabled the bill — C36: The Protection of Communities and Exploited Persons Act — Wednesday afternoon in the House of Commons.
The legislation comes after the Supreme Court struck down three main provisions in this country’s prostitution laws late last year because they created a dangerous environment for sex workers and impeded their ability to protect themselves. The court gave the government a year to re-write the legislation.
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