The City of Maple Ridge filed its third injunction application against Anita Place with concerns about fire safety. #PivotLegal's team advocated for the City to take a harm reduction approach to heating solutions for the tent city's residents. Here are our submissions.
Sex work and human trafficking are not the same. Confusing the two harms those engaged in consensual sex work, who, like all of us, deserve a right to safety and security.
The mandatory nature of the surcharge threatens the health and safety of marginalized communities.
Bill C-37 is a step in the right direction but does not go far enough in ensuring the safety of individuals who use drugs. Our recommendations are meant to allow for easier access to life-saving harm reduction services by removing some of the logistical barriers for service providers hoping to save lives.
Our submission to CEDAW on #SexWork and Addressing Human Rights for Women in the Sex Industry #Rights4cdnWomen