I'm visiting Toronto for the weekend from the US.  What is the situation with the new law?  Are they enforcing it in Ontario?  Any problems?  Anything I should watch out for?   Thanks.

I haven't noticed any enforcement, and no one on the local Canadian boards has reported any...yet. I suppose sting operations will eventually occur as the government moves to make a point.

Best strategy is to stick with well-established ladies and agencies. Helpful tidbits: use an alias, pay cash, have a dedicated hobby phone in the name of the alias.

Don't piss off the provider. Theoretically she can rat you out to the cops yet she is completely immune from prosecution herself.

Hi,

I would also contact your chosen companion ahead of time to find out what their specific screening process is, as everyone's method is different since the implementation of C-36. For example, some ladies prefer to see gentlemen with only references from other reputable ladies, others may request other personal info along with references and some may just require the basics from you. Regardless, you will have to endure some sort of screening as a result of the new law for both In and Out engagements, independent or agency.  

Hope you enjoy your stay in Toronto

Jas.

Under the new law the provider doesn't have much to worry about. It's legal to advertise and offer services under this new law. However, the client has the most to loose as the law actually makes it illegal to purchase the services from the provider. So, you can advertise and sell sex services but you can't respond to an advertisement and purchase those same sex services. Are the Canadian politicians as brain dead as the US politicians? I would think that the client would want to do more screening of the provider than the other way around under this new law.

That might be true in principle, but not necessarily reality when it is implemented. Both parties stand a chance of being arrested or being reported to authorities. Also, screening is not only to avoid legal repercussions it is also an effective tool to single out the nut jobs from genuine clients who are serious about booking an engagement. Lastly, it is not that clear-cut when it comes to advertisement of adult entertainment post C-36. There are many grey areas for providers to consider when placing an ad online, which can possibly get them into trouble if it has been deemed unlawful. My initial response was to help the gentlemen prepare for what inevitably will be part of his booking experience with a reputable companion or newbie in Canada. No one is taking any chances. As such, providers have just as much to lose as a client.