Thank you to those of you who faithfully participated in the Government's on-line consultation regarding the forthcoming prostitution legislation.
As the national discussion continues we become more and more convinced that Joy Smith's recommendation that the government adopt a "Canadian version" of the Nordic Model is the best way for Canada to go. This model focuses on criminalizing those who access prostitution services (Johns) as opposed to targeting the women (who are often victims of exploitation / trafficking). Many nations across Europe are beginning to see the Nordic Model as the new standard.
This past Thursday our leadership was a part of a strategy call where contacts at Parliament suggested that the government could announce their legislative direction as early as June. This means that we must continue to make our voices heard in this window of time where our leaders are deciding which way Canada will go on this important moral issue.
What We Can Still Do:
There are a few things that each of us can do to help encourage our government to adopt the Nordic Model of combatting prostitution.
E-mail, Call & Write Letters to Minister Peter MacKay:
We cannot underscore enough the importance of contacting Minister MacKay's office at this time. Please take the time to contact him via one, or all, of these communication methods.
By E-mail: peter.mackay@parl.gc.ca
CC the Prime Minister: pm@pm.gc.ca, stephen.harper@parl.gc.ca
By Phone to Minister MacKay: 613-992-6022
By Mail (no postage required):
Minister Peter MacKay
House of Commons
Ottawa, Ontario
Canada
K1A 0A6
Sign The Petition:
Click here to download a petition calling on the government to adopt the Nordic Model.
Pray:
We cannot underestimate the power of prayer for our nation. Please keep this issue, and our nation in general, in prayer. Thank you so much.