FAQs
Adult Entertainment Bylaw FAQ
What is an Adult Entertainment Parlour?
Definition: means any premises or any part thereof where, in pursuance of a business: a) goods, entertainment, or services that are designed to appeal to erotic or sexual appetites or inclinations are provided in the premises or part of the premises; or b) body-rubs, including the kneading, manipulating, rubbing, massaging, touching, or stimulating by any means of a person's body, are performed, offered, or solicited in the premises or part of the premises unless such body-rubs are performed, offered, or solicited for the purpose of medical or therapeutic treatment and are performed or offered by persons otherwise duly qualified, licensed or registered to do so under the laws of the Province of Ontario.
What is an Alternative Massage Centre?
Definition: means any premises or part thereof in which alternative massage is provide for hire or gain or respecting which a licence has been granted. However, in the case of a publicly or privately funded post-secondary institution licensed pursuant to this Chapter, an "alternative massage centre" shall mean the portion of the premises identified pursuant to Section 508.2.14 & 508.2.15 during the class times specified thereon provided alternative massage is not provided or offered outside of the specified hours or location or provided to patrons for hire or gain.
Why are we collecting demographic data?
Our goal is to ensure that every resident has access to the highest quality services that we can provide. The information you provide will (1) Tell us who you are, (2) Help us plan for services, and (3) Help us improve access to services to particular populations if gaps are identified.
Demographic Questions FAQ
Why are we collecting socio-demographic data?
Our goal is to ensure that every resident has access to the highest quality services that we can provide. The information you provide will (1) Tell us who you are, (2) Help us plan for services, (3) Help us improve access to services to particular populations if gaps are identified, and (4) Help us to engage diverse voices in decision making.
Why are you asking me about my sexual orientation, gender identity or race?
Your answers will help us understand who is using our services, and/or who we are connecting with through our community engagement efforts, and who may be missing. We know that sometimes people experience discrimination due to many different factors when it comes to service delivery and community inclusion, including sexual orientation, gender identity or racial or ethnic background. If we don’t ask, then we won’t know if discrimination or exclusion is happening, and if we don’t know who we are reaching, then we cannot develop strategies to correct any existing barriers.
Why are you asking me about my place of birth?
We want to make sure that no matter where you come from, or what your status is, you are able to access the services you need and be a part of community engagement efforts if you choose.
Why do you need to know how much money I earn? Do you report this to any agency?
No we don’t give your information to anyone. Again, knowledge about income helps us understand who is using services, who we are reaching out to, and if there is possibly a barrier due to income level. Research tells us that different income groups, especially individuals with lower income may experience poorer services or experience exclusion more than those with higher incomes. We don’t want this to happen here and we want to know if it is so that we can take steps to address it.
Are you allowed to ask me these questions?
Yes. The Ontario Human Rights Commission encourages the collection of socio-demographic data in order to promote equity and protect human rights as identified under the Ontario Human Rights Code.
What are you going to do with my information?
Your answers will be used by the City of Kitchener to provide a deeper understanding of who we are engaging, who our clients are, to help plan for services, and ensure we are providing the best services for all.
Who can see my information?
Your information has been collected anonymously, the data will only be available in aggregate form; this means that your answers will be grouped with other answers and there will be no way to identify you personally.
What if there are questions that I don’t want to answer?
You can refuse to answer any question. Each question has a “prefer not to answer” option that you may choose.
Isn’t it illegal to ask me these questions?
No it is not. On the contrary, the Ontario Human Rights Commission encourages the collection of socio-demographic data in order to monitor potential discrimination, promote equity, and protect human rights as identified under the Ontario Human Rights Code.
What are you going to do with my information?
Your answers will be used by the organization to get a picture of who our clients are, plan for services, and ensure we are providing the best services for all.
Who can see my information?
Your information has been collected anonymously, the data will only be available in aggregate form; this means that your answers will be grouped with other answers and there will be no way to identify you personally. Only select staff who have been trained in data monitoring and analysis will have access to individual responses
Why are you asking me about my sexual orientation, gender identity or race?
Your answers will help us understand who is utilizing our services, and who may be underutilizing the services available to them. We know that sometimes people experience discrimination due to many different factors when it comes to service delivery, including sexual orientation, gender identity or racial or ethnic background. If we don’t ask, then we won’t know if discrimination or exclusion is happening, and if we don’t know who is utilizing the services, then we cannot develop strategies to correct any existing barriers.
What if there are questions that I don’t want to answer?
You can refuse to answer any question. Each question has a “prefer not to answer” option that you may choose.