Economy
Nordic model laws tabled in Canada
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.