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The city is asking residents to share their thoughts on regulating body rub parlours.

A news release issued by the city on Friday invited residents to register for a discussion on body rub parlours. Residents can also submit written feedback on the city’s website.

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Since last year, the city has been exploring options on how to regulate body rub parlours. The city said the purpose of its policy will be to “minimize neighbourhood impact while addressing concerns around safety for workers.”

The city has already developed some options for regulation in consultation with the Regina Police Service, and by taking cues from experiences other Canadian cities have had.

Body rub parlours currently operate in violation of the Zoning Bylaw. At last count, there were suspected to be 21 body rub parlours in Regina. Critics have raised concerns that the parlours could be fronts for criminality, such as underage prostitution or human trafficking.