Oldest Profession: Justice Minister Peter MacKay

Justice Minister Peter MacKay: OTTAWA -- The Supreme Court of Canada started the clock ticking Friday for Parliament to reshape social policy dealing with the world's oldest profession, as political battle lines were drawn. , according to Winnipeg Free Press. Justice Minister Peter MacKay said the government is "concerned" by the ruling, and is "exploring all possible options to ensure the criminal law continues to address the significant harms that flow from prostitution to communities, those engaged in prostitution and vulnerable persons." Valerie Scott and Amy Lebovitch embrace after learning of the high court's ruling. ADRIAN WYLD / THE CANADIAN PRESS Related Items Articles Supreme Court ruling forces prostitution policy front on Harper for 2014 Five important points on high court ruling Alienation, security key issues: sex worker Sex-trade workers: protect, don't arrest Protect exploited females: Glover Columns Legalized sex trade would swat municipalities In a unanimous 9-0 ruling on Friday, the high court struck down the country's prostitution laws, giving Parliament a year to produce new legislation. That means prostitution-related offences will remain in the Criminal Code for one more year. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.