New gov of Qc ad buying sex is illegal

[2fast2slow]

I listen to local radio a lot (in my car, while doing the dishes etc) and out of the blue on Cogeco 98.5FM (one of the most listened to stations in Mtl), since this morning, there are ads about how buying 'sexual services' is a criminal offence. ''Let's stop sexual exploitation'' is the last line. Ads are ''sponsered'' by the gov of QC...No mention of trafficking, no mention of minors, just buying sexual services in general...yikes

Where did this come from all of a sudden? Who is the ad targeted to? Normally I would blow something like this off, but I listen to that station a lot, and to be reminded and threatened like this every 15 minute cycle is a little disconcerting to say the least. Is this another conservative Lego thing? Is it a precursor of something larger afoot? Or maybe I'm a little paranoid

Tried looking up what government body might be at the origin of such an ad, but did not find anything.

 

[vwjf]

I listen to local radio a lot (in my car, while doing the dishes etc) and out of the blue on Cogeco 98.5FM (one of the most listened to stations in Mtl), since this morning, there are ads about how buying 'sexual services' is a criminal offence. ''Let's stop sexual exploitation'' is the last line. Ads are ''sponsered'' by the gov of QC...No mention of trafficking, no mention of minors, just buying sexual services in general...yikes

Where did this come from all of a sudden? Who is the ad targeted to? Normally I would blow something like this off, but I listen to that station a lot, and to be reminded and threatened like this every 15 minute cycle is a little disconcerting to say the least. Is this another conservative Lego thing? Is it a precursor of something larger afoot? Or maybe I'm a little paranoid

Tried looking up what government body might be at the origin of such an ad, but did not find anything.

Sting operations to follow. Be careful people. La CAQ is hungry for votes. This is political.

 

[CLOUD 500]

As I said many times that enforcement is selective. At any time they could go full blown puritanical like in the US.

 

[2fast2slow]

not very reassuring lol

i wonder if there have ever been ads like this in Toronto or Vancouver

Its probably like the ads during Grand-Prix week, nothing much ever comes of it, but I just find it strange that all of a sudden there are these "PSAs"

 

[vwjf]

not very reassuring lol

i wonder if there have ever been ads like this in Toronto or Vancouver

Its probably like the ads during Grand-Prix week, nothing much ever comes of it, but I just find it strange that all of a sudden there are these "PSAs"

Grand prix is known to have a lot of offers including underage and forced prostitution.

This time, we have a desperate government that is very right leaning, who is very law and order prone.

They are going for issues that go for universal approval.

This is one of those issues.

That being said, how many people here honestly try to hobby "ethically"?

How many people visit those Asian or east European providers that don't speak French or English? Do you really think they are here in this line of work by choice?

How about hobbyists that buy from heavy drug users that are sp to sustain their habits?

Or young girls "barely" legal?

Encouraging hobbying with specific types of sp does give legitimacy to lawmakers, and discredits providers and clients who should be able to participate in hobbying freely.

 

[newguy39]

I also listen to that ad yesterday... as I was on my way in car to visit a SP.... strange feeling I must say (bit of fear, questionning my habit and guilty). And I agree with vwjf for trying to choose ladies that seems to do it by choice as professionnal who care for their job and custumer, instead of some less into it who could be exploited wich I do not suscribe.

 

[LC18]

How many people visit those Asian or east European providers that don't speak French or English? Do you really think they are here in this line of work by choice?

Once in a while I read a review written by a man that says he saw a woman that couldn’t speak French or English. I just find it so weird

I’ve only been in that situation once with a client that couldn’t speak English or French, luckily I could speak a little bit of his language but it was still extremely awkward

 

[hobbyvil]

I think many people have been ignoring the facts... the law changed, its application has been gradual but Longueuil lead the way with their john school program targeting regular Johns looking for services from adults in french or english.... the chief of police from Longueuil is now the chief in Montreal. We have communist in power in Montreal and Legault's team eager for some wins in the news papers to pull the boomer vote..... We'll see how it plays out, but I would assume that if adds are out now, actions on the ground will follow and by April or May they'll open up about what actions they have taken in the community. That's my reading...

 

[kevy89]

I agree, watch out guys. This ad makes me nervous. Maybe it's time for a hiatus until it blows over.

 

[Cap'tain Fantastic]

We have communist in power in Montreal

Really? Damn! I must have missed something here!

 

[bluebird99]

I think it has something to do with the "Semaine et journée nationales de la lutte contre l'exploitation sexuelle des mineurs"

Semaine et Journée nationales de la lutte contre l'exploitation sexuelle des mineurs

QUÉBEC, le 27 févr. 2026 /CNW/ - Afin de souligner la Semaine nationale de la lutte contre l'exploitation sexuelle des mineurs, qui se tiendra du 1er au 7 mars prochain, le ministre de la Sécurité publique, ministre responsable des Relations avec les Prem

www.quebec.ca

 

[Giselle Montreal]

I think it has something to do with the "Semaine et journée nationales de la lutte contre l'exploitation sexuelle des mineurs"

Semaine et Journée nationales de la lutte contre l'exploitation sexuelle des mineurs

QUÉBEC, le 27 févr. 2026 /CNW/ - Afin de souligner la Semaine nationale de la lutte contre l'exploitation sexuelle des mineurs, qui se tiendra du 1er au 7 mars prochain, le ministre de la Sécurité publique, ministre responsable des Relations avec les Prem

www.quebec.ca

Ah, ben oui!

« Ces événements sont l'occasion de sensibiliser la population aux conséquences de l'exploitation sexuelle sur les victimes, mais également de rappeler le fait que l'achat de services sexuels est criminel et puni par la loi et d'insister sur cette information. Une campagne sera d'ailleurs déployée du 2 au 21 mars à ce sujet. »

Je ne savais pas non plus. Merci pour le lien! Mais c'est toujours dommage quand ils mettent l'exploitation sexuelle des mineurs dans le même panier que le travail du sexe, entre adultes consentants, et dans le respect.

 

[hobbyvil]

wishfull thinking guys sorry..... john school is real and was not targeting sollicitation of minors. Only of adults because if you sollicit minors they put you in jail where you belong..... The publicity on the radio was not about minors either. Your life your choices.

 

[$rockstar1985]

Obviously, the guy never gets laid.Or is uncomfortable around women , or maybe has an acorn for D..K , find some more important issues like fighting crime