The announcement is being met with rage and grief, as it affects what supports are available for street-based sex workers, who are some of the most marginalized people in society, say women with lived and living sex-work experience. Michelle Gamage reports. Michelle reports on health for The Tyee. Published July 30, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/News/2025/07/30/PACE-Closing-After-31-Years/

PACE Is Closing After 31 Years of Supporting Sex Workers

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