What cities require licensing?

[Katlyn]

...and have there been problems for travelling escorts who do not have them?

I'm hoping to travel Canada this spring/summer on tour simply because I have never been east of my family's farm in west/north Ontario. I've never been as far east as Toronto. I thought this would be a great way to see the country but it's not worth so much to me to get in trouble with licensing.

 

[treveller]

Ripoff Fees

Also for consideration, does the city or municipality charge more for SPs and MPs than for other businesses, where some of the other businesses cause far more cost and headache than the indoor sex trade.

It should be possible to charge these hypocritical ripoff jurisdictions with the criminal offence of living off the avails. You might not win in court but it would make for some great press.

 

[Katlyn]

Thanks for posting this. I am also curious to know the licensing rules/regulations for other cities.

I heard that in Calgary (& forgive me if I am wrong) only ladies working for an agency can get licensed, as well as those who only do out calls.

I know Winnipeg is on the list of places that the cops do busts on unlicensed girls, independents.

And yes I have heard the same thing about Calgary, but also if you are in Vancouver and you work for any of the reputable agencies they will make you get licensed. I'm not sure if being unlicensed in Calgary is generally okay for indys as it is in Vancouver.

And as for the other cities, I have no idea.

Anyone?

 

[Lady Companion]

I know for certain that Edmonton escorts as well as Calgary escorts require licencing. It is a bylaw infraction, and not a federal legal issue though.

I'm sure other cities have similar regulations, but as long as you are working within the legal confinds of Canadian law, and do not reside in the city that you are breaking the bylaw infraction in, there isn't too much that can be done.

Please realize that I am in no way suggesting that you don't follow bylaws, I am just saying it is difficult to do so.

With Alberta, I found the only way to get a licence other than to work for an agency, was to get a permenant address in the city, and get a licence through that. A mailing service address may work, but you may want to just find a few ladies to share an address which you list as being your residende (and don't work from) and split the bill for rent that way. As far I as I know, they don't give them to touring ladies. Please somebody, feel free to correct me if I am wrong.


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[maroonedsailor]

I know for certain that Edmonton escorts as well as Calgary escorts require licencing. It is a bylaw infraction, and not a federal legal issue though.

I'm sure other cities have similar regulations, but as long as you are working within the legal confinds of Canadian law, and do not reside in the city that you are breaking the bylaw infraction in, there isn't too much that can be done.

Please realize that I am in no way suggesting that you don't follow bylaws, I am just saying it is difficult to do so.

With Alberta, I found the only way to get a licence other than to work for an agency, was to get a permenant address in the city, and get a licence through that. A mailing service address may work, but you may want to just find a few ladies to share an address which you list as being your residende (and don't work from) and split the bill for rent that way. As far I as I know, they don't give them to touring ladies. Please somebody, feel free to correct me if I am wrong.


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xoxox

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No guarantee but in my experience, law enforcement requires quite a bit of time to accumulate enough evidence to cause a problem. If you're only in town for a week or ten days I doubt very much that you'll encounter any problems.

 

[neverwas]

I know that Barrie Ontario has licensing issues that are occasionally enforced. I am also told that Windsor has a similar scheme for the city to profit by your labour.
Since it is only a By-Law issue you may not be overly concerned if your visit is short. The LE don't really want to spend their "valuable time" worrying about someone who is only around for a couple of days.

 

[susi]

almost every municipality has licensing for our industry. here we are supposed to be licensed and can do so as an independent escort- $110.00 per year.
you so not have to work for an agency to acquire the license so i'm told but a criminal record check is required and this will also put you on police radar- they will start a file on you...

i agree that if you stick to perb and craigslist and are only in town for a couple days...it should be no problem. my friend is in TO right now and working, she says it's awesome!the cool thing is no matter where you go, you will find the "new face money" and it should be pretty cool!

you could always check the local craigslist or terf or something and try to connect with workers in the region you wish to visit. this way they could let you know local rules, reg's etc and you would be prepared.

i'm still working on trying to establish an escort tour like what the exotic dancers do up into the north...i'm just swamped it's hard to get everything done!

if you limit touring to within canada where we all understand the laws, it should be fine!

 

[Katlyn]

almost every municipality has licensing for our industry. here we are supposed to be licensed and can do so as an independent escort- $110.00 per year.
you so not have to work for an agency to acquire the license so i'm told but a criminal record check is required and this will also put you on police radar- they will start a file on you...

i agree that if you stick to perb and craigslist and are only in town for a couple days...it should be no problem. my friend is in TO right now and working, she says it's awesome!the cool thing is no matter where you go, you will find the "new face money" and it should be pretty cool!

you could always check the local craigslist or terf or something and try to connect with workers in the region you wish to visit. this way they could let you know local rules, reg's etc and you would be prepared.

i'm still working on trying to establish an escort tour like what the exotic dancers do up into the north...i'm just swamped it's hard to get everything done!

if you limit touring to within canada where we all understand the laws, it should be fine!

I wish they did a tour up north. I would love to see the Yukon, etc

 

[high-end hottie]

License?

Just wondering how the question of having a license would ever come up. Would a client ask if you have a license and then report you to authorities if you didn't? Seems like a very strange scenario to me.

 

[susi]

in order to access certain advertising mediums you require a license...ie yellow pages.

another thing about touring, if you plan to fly...be careful of what you take in your luggage.
the exotic dancers complain about regional airport staff pulling costumes, makeup, bras, underwear, shoes our of luggage in front of the public and humiliating them. remember, when you go into regional areas the rules change, no bling, no show boating, get in get out, discretion is paramount.

i was flying out of Prince rupert once and the security woman singled me out and made me remove my stiletto boots...i was so wishing i had a big dildo in my bag...i wanted her to challenge me...i was like...please, please, try to be rude to me...try to humiliate me... i dare you!LOL

 

[FortunateOne]

Just wondering how the question of having a license would ever come up. Would a client ask if you have a license and then report you to authorities if you didn't? Seems like a very strange scenario to me.

It is a bylaw issue, and comes up with bylaw enforcement stings. Many CL ads from Edmonton or Calgary that I have seen actually include what I assume is a license #. Mps are supposed to have licenses for the sps who work there as well. There has been a thread or two with this info in the Edmonton discussion or review areas, I am not sure which. This is just the first ad I came across with the license number showing so predominantly:

http://edmonton.en.craigslist.ca/ers/1046172964.html

 

[high-end hottie]

So for independent SPs who are not advertising in print ads or on CL, licensing is not an issue. Correct? (If I'm wrong, let me know)

It is a bylaw issue, and comes up with bylaw enforcement stings. Many CL ads from Edmonton or Calgary that I have seen actually include what I assume is a license #. Mps are supposed to have licenses for the sps who work there as well. There has been a thread or two with this info in the Edmonton discussion or review areas, I am not sure which. This is just the first ad I came across with the license number showing so predominantly:

http://edmonton.en.craigslist.ca/ers/1046172964.html

 

[susi]

correct!!!XXXO

 

[Thais]

Incorrect.

Calgary by-law targets all mediums, including Escorts-Canada. There are concerns that they may be monitoring the boards.

After several local independents (who don't rely on print or Craig's list!) have been caught in stings, charged with huge fines - and some also had added prostitution solicitation charges to that - almost everybody now demands references from prospective clients.

The good news for visitors is that they have been focusing on locals so far.

 

[Katlyn]

So for independent SPs who are not advertising in print ads or on CL, licensing is not an issue. Correct? (If I'm wrong, let me know)

If your city requires licensing and is enforcing it then you should be licenced regardless of where you advertise.

The thing I had forgotten about is that licensing is a bylaw thing which makes it difficult to enforce for visitors who do not live there, and also difficult for a visitor to get in most cases (As Angel pointed out, you need a Calgary address to get a licence). It's like if you get a speeding ticket in another province...if you never plan to be in that province again there's not much they can do to force you to pay it, it's not tied to YOUR province's insurance/licensing.

 

[Thais]

The thing I had forgotten about is that licensing is a bylaw thing which makes it difficult to enforce for visitors who do not live there, and also difficult for a visitor to get in most cases (As Angel pointed out, you need a Calgary address to get a licence)...

That's probably why they focus on locals...

 

[treveller]

Crooked Politicians

- and some also had added prostitution solicitation charges to that -

This bit is interesting. If you pay a licence fee they won't charge you with a criminal offence. That sounds like criminal extortion by the city.

 

[Thais]

My problem with licensing is not the fee. The City of Calgary has adjusted their fees to be relatively reasonable.

It's the record. Yes, it does not show up on background checks and they swear they keep the info confidential...

But my work and studies take me into the community engagement and social marketing field. Escorting enabled me to go into my current career - but it can also kill it in a moment. I am scared of getting that license, even though it can make my life much easier and more profitable.