That is not something we're currently prioritizing in our general education material. When looking at other jurisdictions that have attempted to either completely criminalize or decriminalize sex work, the jury is not out in terms of what models work. In some areas it has created additional safety for some sex workers, whereas others are pushed further underground. Amsterdam is a good example of this. In the regulated areas we found there were enhanced rights for sex workers, but then outside of those regulated areas we saw an increase in exploitation and in trafficking.
This is not something the centre is looking to tackle head-on or by itself. We're really focusing more specifically on where human trafficking is taking place. I do agree that we need to make sure that human rights are at the very centre of whatever approach we take. We cannot just flip the switch and decriminalize and expect that it will result in positive outcomes for everyone. Fundamentally, the reason trafficking exists in Canada is that it generates high profit for people who are comfortable with fundamentally exploiting, manipulating and controlling other people. We need to be addressing both those layers.