A black-and-white photo of a person mid-air in a Superman-style body suspension pose, supported by multiple hooks in their back and legs, smiling joyfully toward the camera. They are suspended horizontally in a large indoor space with high ceilings and visible rigging. A group of onlookers—some seated, some standing—watch with expressions of admiration, amusement, and support. The atmosphere is lively and communal, capturing a moment of shared experience and transformation.

Canadian Laws

One of the nice things about Canada is that it’s perfectly legal for women to be topless in any public space where it is also legal for men. Nice because all people should have a right to show off their mods equally — so that of course also applied to BMEfest 2006. Thanks to Jezebel (who had a pretty crazy experience) for this melon photo (scarification by Blair).

Comments

46 responses to “Canadian Laws”

  1. crypulse Avatar
    crypulse

    *sigh*
    i love modblog
    and im sooo sorry to have missed bmefest

  2. crypulse Avatar
    crypulse

    *sigh*
    i love modblog
    and im sooo sorry to have missed bmefest

  3. Shannon Larratt Avatar

    (Sorry, to be more clear: this law is not Canada wide; it passed in Ontario about a decade ago)

  4. Shannon Larratt Avatar

    (Sorry, to be more clear: this law is not Canada wide; it passed in Ontario about a decade ago)

  5. SwEeTiE Avatar
    SwEeTiE

    I was going to say … I didn’t think that was legal all over Canada! I’ve never witnessed anyone in BC walking around naked in public parks.

  6. SwEeTiE Avatar
    SwEeTiE

    I was going to say … I didn’t think that was legal all over Canada! I’ve never witnessed anyone in BC walking around naked in public parks.

  7. Shannon Larratt Avatar

    Ontario has a pretty progressive human rights code… Even tattoos and piercings are protected expression in many situations.

  8. Shannon Larratt Avatar

    Ontario has a pretty progressive human rights code… Even tattoos and piercings are protected expression in many situations.

  9. ruinsofdecay Avatar
    ruinsofdecay

    i t hink here in columbus ohio its also allowed.. yet you never see it happening..

  10. ruinsofdecay Avatar
    ruinsofdecay

    i t hink here in columbus ohio its also allowed.. yet you never see it happening..

  11. Lancer Avatar

    Nice Melon(s)….

  12. Lancer Avatar

    Nice Melon(s)….

  13. Shannon Larratt Avatar

    When they passed the law here you saw it a lot (and it was on TV all the time, including all the 16 year old sqeege kids that figured out they made great tips when they worked topless), but these days it’s pretty rare to see.

  14. Shannon Larratt Avatar

    When they passed the law here you saw it a lot (and it was on TV all the time, including all the 16 year old sqeege kids that figured out they made great tips when they worked topless), but these days it’s pretty rare to see.

  15. *tara Avatar
    *tara

    is there a closeup of her scar work? it looks beautiful.

  16. *tara Avatar
    *tara

    is there a closeup of her scar work? it looks beautiful.

  17. Elaine Avatar

    Also legal in BC… I believe province-wide, but at least in Vancouver.

  18. Elaine Avatar

    Also legal in BC… I believe province-wide, but at least in Vancouver.

  19. jael Avatar

    yeah, topless would never fly in alberta. i get glared at by some people if i’m showing arm.

  20. jael Avatar

    yeah, topless would never fly in alberta. i get glared at by some people if i’m showing arm.

  21. coconutjules Avatar

    What an amazing scarification idea!

  22. coconutjules Avatar

    What an amazing scarification idea!

  23. frzamonkey Avatar
    frzamonkey

    yeah, can we see a close up of the scar work?

  24. frzamonkey Avatar
    frzamonkey

    yeah, can we see a close up of the scar work?

  25. Bill Avatar
    Bill

    Going topless in New York State is legal too, but the only time I have ever seen it happen is when a woman is showing off a tattoo or piercing.

  26. Bill Avatar
    Bill

    Going topless in New York State is legal too, but the only time I have ever seen it happen is when a woman is showing off a tattoo or piercing.

  27. Emily Puke Avatar

    its ash! i love that girl

  28. Emily Puke Avatar

    its ash! i love that girl

  29. vociferation Avatar
    vociferation

    It’s legal in Austin, Texas too. I love driving topless around town during the Republic of Texas biker rally.

  30. vociferation Avatar
    vociferation

    It’s legal in Austin, Texas too. I love driving topless around town during the Republic of Texas biker rally.

  31. Manoushka Avatar
    Manoushka

    Not legal in quebec… only some far far in the wood beach.
    I hate cloth

  32. Manoushka Avatar
    Manoushka

    Not legal in quebec… only some far far in the wood beach.
    I hate cloth

  33. uuu Avatar
    uuu

    You’re right Manoushka. It should be legal to go topless here too…
    Maybe my eczema would heal if my skin could stop being buried under my clothes

  34. uuu Avatar
    uuu

    You’re right Manoushka. It should be legal to go topless here too…
    Maybe my eczema would heal if my skin could stop being buried under my clothes

  35. RustY Avatar
    RustY

    I’m with tara… any close ups of the scarification itself?
    This pic is very nice indeed, but we’re not here for melons, are we?
    Not water melons atleast…

  36. RustY Avatar
    RustY

    I’m with tara… any close ups of the scarification itself?
    This pic is very nice indeed, but we’re not here for melons, are we?
    Not water melons atleast…

  37. toddy Avatar

    It’s legal in most parts of Australia too, one of the reasons Aussies love the beach I guess hahahaha

  38. toddy Avatar

    It’s legal in most parts of Australia too, one of the reasons Aussies love the beach I guess hahahaha

  39. Boudicca Avatar
    Boudicca

    I don’t think the whole topless thing would fly here in Halifax, it’s too cold here!

  40. Boudicca Avatar
    Boudicca

    I don’t think the whole topless thing would fly here in Halifax, it’s too cold here!

  41. Ash Avatar
    Ash

    i am extremely surprized that i was the only topless women at BMEfest and there were a few topless men.well i thank you all for the comments. i just found out that my picture was on here. your all so great! thank you for the positive support, i do need it. life is much harder with a branding on chest.

  42. Ash Avatar
    Ash

    i am extremely surprized that i was the only topless women at BMEfest and there were a few topless men.well i thank you all for the comments. i just found out that my picture was on here. your all so great! thank you for the positive support, i do need it. life is much harder with a branding on chest.

  43. C Allan Avatar
    C Allan

    Technically legal US-wide too, but of course law-book legal and enforcement legal are two very different things in America, land of the ban and home of the censor.

    And those scars, and the body they adorn, are wonderful.

  44. C Allan Avatar
    C Allan

    Technically legal US-wide too, but of course law-book legal and enforcement legal are two very different things in America, land of the ban and home of the censor.

    And those scars, and the body they adorn, are wonderful.

  45. Sar Avatar
    Sar

    To #22….really? I have never heard of that in the US…..

    Also, I do agree…those are some beautiful scars.

  46. Sar Avatar
    Sar

    To #22….really? I have never heard of that in the US…..

    Also, I do agree…those are some beautiful scars.

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