I note that the petition e-3999 was presented to the House of Commons by Elizabeth May on December 7, 2022. By the House rules the government has 45 days from the date of presentation to table a response in the House. I am looking forward to see how the government will appear to respond while actually doing nothing of value to naturists.
I wish Canadians good luck in achieving better recognition of the right to live naked.
In legal terms we in the UK have long had the right to be nude in public. However, the understanding of the relevant laws by all parties was frequently wrong, even among long-time naturists. The laws were clarified in 2019, yet some elements of the 'authorities' and public still do not understand them. I'd say that there is now a slightly better understanding among the wider public that we can be nude in public. Yet, there is still much education and publicity needed on the subject. It is not unknown for nudists to hear from those so minded to hiss at them "you shouldn't be naked in front of my children/partner" etc at long established nude locations with sign-posting near by to indicate that nudity can be expected there.
Wider recognition of our freedom to live nude is a long and slow process it seems. But there are far more places here now that understand there is a market where the naked pound will get spent by nudists wishing to visit restaurants, pubs, gardens, galleries, bowling venues, than there was a few years ago.
Good luck to Canadians and all other nationalities in removing the barriers to anyone removing clothing where they want to be naked.
Establishing a political presence for body freedom advocates is an important first step even if they are not successful this time. There is no compelling government interest or justification to control the bodies of citizens when no actual harm to other citizens is being prevented.
I note that the petition e-3999 was presented to the House of Commons by Elizabeth May on December 7, 2022. By the House rules the government has 45 days from the date of presentation to table a response in the House. I am looking forward to see how the government will appear to respond while actually doing nothing of value to naturists.
I wish Canadians good luck in achieving better recognition of the right to live naked.
In legal terms we in the UK have long had the right to be nude in public. However, the understanding of the relevant laws by all parties was frequently wrong, even among long-time naturists. The laws were clarified in 2019, yet some elements of the 'authorities' and public still do not understand them. I'd say that there is now a slightly better understanding among the wider public that we can be nude in public. Yet, there is still much education and publicity needed on the subject. It is not unknown for nudists to hear from those so minded to hiss at them "you shouldn't be naked in front of my children/partner" etc at long established nude locations with sign-posting near by to indicate that nudity can be expected there.
Wider recognition of our freedom to live nude is a long and slow process it seems. But there are far more places here now that understand there is a market where the naked pound will get spent by nudists wishing to visit restaurants, pubs, gardens, galleries, bowling venues, than there was a few years ago.
Good luck to Canadians and all other nationalities in removing the barriers to anyone removing clothing where they want to be naked.
Establishing a political presence for body freedom advocates is an important first step even if they are not successful this time. There is no compelling government interest or justification to control the bodies of citizens when no actual harm to other citizens is being prevented.