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Three Regina massage parlour owners are finally speaking publicly about the controversial new licensing and zoning changes that will eventually regulate the industry.

“We have found much of the discussion about the owners of the parlours to be misinformed speculation. So for those that have never met us, let us be clear,” says a written submission for Monday night’s city council meeting.

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“The owners are the workers. We are not human traffickers. We are not exploiting workers. We are not members of organized crime. We are not victims,” it continues. “We are not pimping underage, vulnerable, desperate drugged up girls. We are not the scum of the earth. To hear these accusations from some presenters and echoed by some City Councillors is hurtful, simply wrong, borders on slander and reeks of prejudice.”

For privacy reasons, the trio will be represented by Shayna Stock, executive director of the Heritage Community Association at Monday’s meeting, but their names and addresses have been provided to council.