It is inaccurate to describe prostitution as a legal activity in Canada. It is an activity that is criminally prohibited indirectly rather than directly, making it illegal in almost all instances.
Shannon 1 treats decriminalization as monolithic, when in fact Sweden and other Nordic countries have decriminalized prostituted persons, who are overwhelmingly women, while continuing to criminalize johns and pimps. Women are also offered support to find other sources of income, something most women in prostitution say they want. This approach, which has been quite successful in reducing trafficking and sexual exploitation, ought to be adopted in Canada.
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