Sex trade-related crime includes several Criminal Code offences, such as purchasing sexual services and profiting from others' sexual services. In December 2014, the Protection of Communities and Exploited Persons Act (PCEPA) was implemented, shifting the focus of criminalization away from those who sell their own sexual services toward those who purchase sexual services or benefit financially from others' sexual services.
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