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'''Nikki Thomas''' is the former Executive Director of [[Sex Professionals of Canada]].<ref>{{Cite news|work=[[The London Free Press]]|title=Ontario prostitution laws remain, for now|author=Michele Mandel|date=December 2, 2010|url=http://www.lfpress.com/news/canada/2010/12/02/16401516.html|accessdate=July 26, 2013}}</ref> She has three [[academic degrees]] from the [[University of Toronto]] in [[political science]], sexual diversity studies and psychology .<ref>{{Cite news|work=[[National Post]]|title=Sex worker Nikki Thomas talks about normalizing her profession in the light of Ontario's court ruling|author=Adrian Humphreys|date=March 30, 2012|url=http://news.nationalpost.com/2012/03/30/sex-worker-nikki-thomas-talks-about-normalizing-her-profession-in-the-light-of-ontarios-court-ruling/|accessdate=July 26, 2013}}</ref> She entered the [[sex industry]] in 2007<ref>{{Cite news|work=[[Winnipeg Free Press]]|title=Analysis: What is Canada to do about its sex trade?|author=Melissa Martin|date=December 7, 2011|url=http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/local/what-is-canada-to-do-about-its-sex-trade-135154423.html|accessdate=July 26, 2013}}</ref> in order to make enough money to [[tuition payments|pay for tuition]].<ref>{{Cite AV media|work=[[Sun News Network]]|title=Prostitution Debate|date=December 9, 2011|url=http://www.sunnewsnetwork.ca/video/prostitution-debate/1318998903001|accessdate=July 26, 2013}}</ref> In a 2011 interview with [[CTV Two Alberta]], Thomas claimed to be a [[psychologist]], but the [[television channel]] later discovered that Thomas was not registered as a psychologist in [[Alberta]] or in [[Ontario]], where she lives.<ref>{{Cite news|work=[[CTV Two Alberta]]|title=Decriminalizing Prostitution|date=May 31, 2011|url=http://albertaprimetime.com/Stories.aspx?pd=2383|accessdate=July 26, 2013}}</ref> However, Thomas was referring to her education in psychology, and has never claimed to have been a practicing psychologist in any capacity, professional or otherwise. |
'''Nikki Thomas''' is the former Executive Director of [[Sex Professionals of Canada]].<ref>{{Cite news|work=[[The London Free Press]]|title=Ontario prostitution laws remain, for now|author=Michele Mandel|date=December 2, 2010|url=http://www.lfpress.com/news/canada/2010/12/02/16401516.html|accessdate=July 26, 2013}}</ref> She has three [[academic degrees]] from the [[University of Toronto]] in [[political science]], sexual diversity studies and psychology .<ref>{{Cite news|work=[[National Post]]|title=Sex worker Nikki Thomas talks about normalizing her profession in the light of Ontario's court ruling|author=Adrian Humphreys|date=March 30, 2012|url=http://news.nationalpost.com/2012/03/30/sex-worker-nikki-thomas-talks-about-normalizing-her-profession-in-the-light-of-ontarios-court-ruling/|accessdate=July 26, 2013}}</ref> She entered the [[sex industry]] in 2007<ref>{{Cite news|work=[[Winnipeg Free Press]]|title=Analysis: What is Canada to do about its sex trade?|author=Melissa Martin|date=December 7, 2011|url=http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/local/what-is-canada-to-do-about-its-sex-trade-135154423.html|accessdate=July 26, 2013}}</ref> in order to make enough money to [[tuition payments|pay for tuition]].<ref>{{Cite AV media|work=[[Sun News Network]]|title=Prostitution Debate|date=December 9, 2011|url=http://www.sunnewsnetwork.ca/video/prostitution-debate/1318998903001|accessdate=July 26, 2013}}</ref> In a 2011 interview with [[CTV Two Alberta]], Thomas claimed to be a [[psychologist]], but the [[television channel]] later discovered that Thomas was not registered as a psychologist in [[Alberta]] or in [[Ontario]], where she lives.<ref>{{Cite news|work=[[CTV Two Alberta]]|title=Decriminalizing Prostitution|date=May 31, 2011|url=http://albertaprimetime.com/Stories.aspx?pd=2383|accessdate=July 26, 2013}}</ref> However, Thomas was referring to her education in psychology, and has never claimed to have been a practicing psychologist in any capacity, professional or otherwise.{{cn}} |
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In ''[[Bedford v. Canada]]'', Thomas supported the decision to [[Legalization|legalize]] [[brothel]]s, saying that "any form of criminalization pushes the industry underground and gives opportunities to predators."<ref>{{Cite news|work=[[CNN]]|title=Canadian province of Ontario legalizes brothels in landmark ruling|author=Paula Newton|date=March 26, 2012|url=http://www.cnn.com/2012/03/26/world/americas/canada-ontario-legalizes-brothels/|accessdate=July 26, 2013}}</ref> She made reference to [[Robert Pickton]] [[murder]]ing of several [[Prostitution|prostitutes]], and said that Pickton would not have been able to murder these prostitutes if the law allowed prostitutes to work in [[Escort agency|escort agencies]] or [[red-light district]]s where they could require their clients to show identification. Former prostitute [[Natasha Falle]] responded that, even if such prostitution establishments were legalized, these prostitutes would never have been allowed to work in such places because desperate situations led these women to prostitution, just as will continue to be the case for many other women even if the laws change.<ref>{{Cite AV media|work=[[Sun News Network]]|title=Prostitution pros and cons|date=June 13, 2011|author=[[Charles Adler (broadcaster)|Charles Adler]]|url=http://www.torontosun.com/videos/editors-picks/featured-tor/1213592864001/prostitution-pros-and-cons/991797720001|accessdate=July 17, 2013}}</ref> |
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When the [[Court of Appeal for Ontario]] struck down several [[Prostitution law in Canada|prostitution-related laws]] as part of ''Bedford v. Canada'', Thomas said that there was now a need for [[sex worker]]s to persuade the public that the new state of affairs was nothing to fear, saying, "We are not going to have fire and brimstone and sex workers raining down from the sky."<ref>{{Cite news|work=[[National Post]]|title=Ontario Court of Appeal greenlights brothels, sweeps aside many of Canada’s anti-prostitution laws|author=Adrian Humphreys|date=March 26, 2012|url=http://news.nationalpost.com/2012/03/26/ontario-court-of-appeal-greenlights-brothels-sweeps-aside-many-of-canadas-anti-prostitution-laws/|accessdate=July 26, 2013}}</ref> She also said that there is still a need to convince [[Canadians]] that sex workers are not [[Untermensch|subhuman]].<ref>{{fr}} {{Cite news|work=[[Le Point]]|title=Canada: un tribunal ouvre la porte aux maisons closes|date=March 26, 2012|url=http://www.lepoint.fr/societe/canada-un-tribunal-ouvre-la-porte-aux-maisons-closes-26-03-2012-1445310_23.php|accessdate=July 26, 2013}}</ref> She expressed her disappointment that the courts upheld the law against communicating for the purposes of prostitution.<ref>{{Cite AV media|work=[[CBC Television]]|title=Prostitution ruling reaction|date=March 26, 2012|url=http://www.cbc.ca/player/Embedded-only/News/Politics/Power+%26+Politics/ID/2215622538/?sort=MostPopular|accessdate=July 26, 2013}}</ref> |
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She originally voted for mayor [[Rob Ford]] but has since led the call for his resignation. She has written in the [[Huffington Post]] about his drug use.<ref name = "HuffPost"></ref>. She has a petition at the site savetoronto.ca calling for his resignation. <ref name=<ref name = "HuffPost"/> |
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Nikki Thomas | |
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Born | Nikki Thomas |
Nationality | Canadian |
Citizenship | Canada |
Education | Bachelor's degree in political science, Honours degree in Sexual Diversity Studies, Honours degree in Psychology |
Alma mater | University of Toronto |
Occupation | Prostitute |
Years active | 2007-2013 |
Organization | Sex Professionals of Canada |
Known for | Opposing Canadian laws against prostitution |
Website | www |
Nikki Thomas is the former Executive Director of Sex Professionals of Canada.[1] She has three academic degrees from the University of Toronto in political science, sexual diversity studies and psychology .[2] She entered the sex industry in 2007[3] in order to make enough money to pay for tuition.[4] In a 2011 interview with CTV Two Alberta, Thomas claimed to be a psychologist, but the television channel later discovered that Thomas was not registered as a psychologist in Alberta or in Ontario, where she lives.[5] However, Thomas was referring to her education in psychology, and has never claimed to have been a practicing psychologist in any capacity, professional or otherwise.[citation needed]
Activism
In Bedford v. Canada, Thomas supported the decision to legalize brothels, saying that "any form of criminalization pushes the industry underground and gives opportunities to predators."[6] She made reference to Robert Pickton murdering of several prostitutes, and said that Pickton would not have been able to murder these prostitutes if the law allowed prostitutes to work in escort agencies or red-light districts where they could require their clients to show identification. Former prostitute Natasha Falle responded that, even if such prostitution establishments were legalized, these prostitutes would never have been allowed to work in such places because desperate situations led these women to prostitution, just as will continue to be the case for many other women even if the laws change.[7]
When the Court of Appeal for Ontario struck down several prostitution-related laws as part of Bedford v. Canada, Thomas said that there was now a need for sex workers to persuade the public that the new state of affairs was nothing to fear, saying, "We are not going to have fire and brimstone and sex workers raining down from the sky."[8] She also said that there is still a need to convince Canadians that sex workers are not subhuman.[9] She expressed her disappointment that the courts upheld the law against communicating for the purposes of prostitution.[10]
Rob Ford
She originally voted for mayor Rob Ford but has since led the call for his resignation. She has written in the Huffington Post about his drug use.[11]. She has a petition at the site savetoronto.ca calling for his resignation. [11]
References
- ^ Michele Mandel (December 2, 2010). "Ontario prostitution laws remain, for now". The London Free Press. Retrieved July 26, 2013.
- ^ Adrian Humphreys (March 30, 2012). "Sex worker Nikki Thomas talks about normalizing her profession in the light of Ontario's court ruling". National Post. Retrieved July 26, 2013.
- ^ Melissa Martin (December 7, 2011). "Analysis: What is Canada to do about its sex trade?". Winnipeg Free Press. Retrieved July 26, 2013.
- ^ Prostitution Debate. Sun News Network. December 9, 2011. Retrieved July 26, 2013.
- ^ "Decriminalizing Prostitution". CTV Two Alberta. May 31, 2011. Retrieved July 26, 2013.
- ^ Paula Newton (March 26, 2012). "Canadian province of Ontario legalizes brothels in landmark ruling". CNN. Retrieved July 26, 2013.
- ^ Charles Adler (June 13, 2011). Prostitution pros and cons. Sun News Network. Retrieved July 17, 2013.
- ^ Adrian Humphreys (March 26, 2012). "Ontario Court of Appeal greenlights brothels, sweeps aside many of Canada's anti-prostitution laws". National Post. Retrieved July 26, 2013.
- ^ Template:Fr "Canada: un tribunal ouvre la porte aux maisons closes". Le Point. March 26, 2012. Retrieved July 26, 2013.
- ^ Prostitution ruling reaction. CBC Television. March 26, 2012. Retrieved July 26, 2013.
- ^ a b Cite error: The named reference
HuffPost
was invoked but never defined (see the help page).