The Ontario Superior Court has upheld the constitutionality of Canada’s criminal laws on prostitution, dismissing a charter challenge brought by groups advocating for the rights of sex workers.
In a 142-page ruling, Justice Robert Goldstein stated that the Protection of Communities and Exploited Persons Act introduced by the former Conservative government creates a balance between curbing the most exploitative elements of the sex trade while safeguarding prostitutes from legal repercussions.
