Adult Entertainment Laws in Canada
Sex Work
Legal
Brothels
Banned
Street
Banned
Advertising
Banned
Client Risk
Low
Worker Risk
Medium
Legal Overview
Nordic model since 2014 (PCEPA). Selling legal, buying criminalized.
In Practice
The Protection of Communities and Exploited Persons Act 2014 adopted the Nordic model. Selling sex is legal; buying is criminalised. Sex worker advocates argue the law has made their work more dangerous.
Last updated: 19 April 2026
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