The Supreme Court of Canada is currently hearing arguments about the constitutionality of Canada’s prostitution laws. The case, R v. Kloubakov, is the first time Canada’s highest court will consider whether Canada’s legislation on prostitution complies with the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
The case centres on two men who were convicted in 2021 of benefitting financially from sexual services.
The evidence and arguments in the case reveal two very different approaches to addressing inequality in the commercial sex industry. The Supreme Court’s decision will reveal whether Parliament’s response to inequality must prioritize individual liberty.
