See the above section, The Law and Sex Work, for an introduction to the Criminal Code provisions related to selling and buying sex in Canada.

Dungeons* or other venues can be considered bawdy-houses if the sale of sexual services or regular indecent acts occur there. As such laws about proximity to schools, parks and churches may apply and could lead to criminal reprecussions.

The definition of ‘indecent act*’ is not exact and is decided in court based on community standards of tolerance*, or what the community would find it acceptable for other members of the community to do or see. The Courts take into account the possible harmfulness or anti-social behavior that could result from viewing or participating in the act, as well as the circumstances.