Thank you, Mr. Chair.
Mr. Westell, the Canadian Bar Association believes that criminalizing prostitution isn't necessarily helpful. That said, how far would you be willing to go? I haven't heard anyone say that sexual exploitation of minors is acceptable and should be legalized. On the other hand, when we talk about prostitution between consenting adults, some people say it should be allowed and decriminalized, while others argue that it should remain a crime. There are also issues related to the people who work in this environment.
How far does the Canadian Bar Association believe the law should go? Should a decriminalization process eventually be undertaken, what behaviours should continue to be considered criminal acts and which should be more tolerated?