Smirk 1920 Report post Posted January 6, 2015 Hi ,Everyone, I noticed today that on winnipeg.ca, the city now has licensing for escorts. Their definition of an escort is: "An escort is a person who charges or receives a fee for the following services: Acting as a date Providing personal companionship for a limited period of time" The annual license fee is $263, and of course you end up with a public record of what you do. http://www.winnipeg.ca/cms/license_branch/business_licenses/escort.stm I'm not sure how everyone feels about this .. but it makes me nervous. Your thoughts? Sensual Porscha 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ThisOneWorks 4707 Report post Posted January 6, 2015 My question is, does this mean the city of Winnipeg should be charged with profiting from the services of an escort??? And this doesn't really change the law, it's not illegal to offer services, it's illegal for someone to partake of that service. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smirk 1920 Report post Posted January 6, 2015 I know its not illegal - but its a public record. For some of us this has been a well kept secret from our family, friends and other occupations. My understanding is that there are Canadian escorts, who have been identified as such when trying to cross to the United States and have been denied entry. Even if they were not working, just holidaying ... stories on the other board. Guess its a wait and see as how its implemented. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
milfhunter1967 2154 Report post Posted January 6, 2015 Sounds like typical government cash grab! And as Smirk says can have some serious repercussions! Not only for crossing the border but attracting the attention of revenue Canada, there always looking for new people to bleed dry! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Miss Jessica Lee 43328 Report post Posted January 6, 2015 it doesn't appear to be any different from licencing in any other city across Canada. it's not a licence to sell sex, it's a licence to be a companion or date. Therefore the city is not profiting from anything illegal, they are providing licencing (and therefore regulation and supervision) of a particular industry. The client of this licensed companion is breaking no laws, provided he doesn't pay for sexual services. I've had licenses in various cities when touring and have never had an issue with travel. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LeeRichards 177238 Report post Posted January 6, 2015 Sounds like typical government cash grab! And as Smirk says can have some serious repercussions! Not only for crossing the border but attracting the attention of revenue Canada, there always looking for new people to bleed dry! Good point !!! Border politics BAD RevCAN BAD !!! I was gonna get a John's license..................... but apparently that isn't readily available at the moment at any college, university, Sussex Drive or any education center ? ;) No tuition this year ! ........................... Oh JOY ! 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
livenudecats 4067 Report post Posted January 6, 2015 First I gotta license my cat and now this! Big government if getting out of hand! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
