I don’t know if you caught it in the news the other week, but a judge in Ontario struck down most of the laws against prostitution in Canada. While the other political parties equivocated in their response to the judge’s ruling, Conservative Justice Minister Rob Nicholson was firm in our government’s response. We will oppose any attempt to legalize prostitution.

Prostitution is not despicable because it is illegal; it is illegal because it is despicable. Prostitution is not a career choice that any parent wants for their child. The government should not be party to the exploitation of vulnerable women. The role of government is to protect the weak, not to encourage their exploitation.

We are appealing the judge’s decision and will fight with every resource at our disposal.

I’m Brad Trost, your Member of Parliament in Saskatoon-Humboldt. You can call my office in Saskatoon at 975-6133 or drop by our offices to visit: Saskatoon Monday-Friday or Humboldt Tuesday and Wednesday. I always appreciate your feedback.