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Part 2
An Appeal to all Canadian and North American Nudists/Naturists
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The FCN, with the support of other North American organizations (FQN, WCANR,
TNS, NAC, AANR) is sending a letter to the Minister of Justice, Mr. Allan
Rock requesting changes to Section 174 of the Canadian Criminal Code (CCC),
to better reflect present day attitudes of a more-enlightened society towards
nudity in the context of nudist /naturist recreation and lifestyle. But, to
be effective, it is vital that individual nudists write to the Minister. We
need letters from as many nudists as possible, Canadians, visitors, and from
all who care about naturist freedoms in Canada.
To facilitate this, we are suggesting a few points you may wish to include
in your letter:
* Few people in a our society today are shocked or harmed by seeing nude
swimming and sunbathing on a beach.
* It is insulting to women to suggest that the sight of their bare breasts
could cause "harm". To do so reflects a confused and out-moded attitude.
* More Canadians and North Americans than ever have experienced being on
"nude" beaches in Europe and the Caribbean. Many want to know why they
cannot enjoy the same freedom here. As a country respected for its
tolerance, surely Canada can be more accepting of beach nudity, and
follow its BC Wreck Beach lead.
* Public nudity in several European & Russian countries such as Denmark, Germany and
Holland is not treated as a criminal offence. Rather it is allowed or not
according to the circumstances in which it occurs, and whether it shows
consideration towards others.
* Present Canadian law indicates that it is not an offence to be nude on an
"isolated" beach. Yet this suggests that when nude, a person is no longer
fit to be seen, and should be separated from others - a most prejudicial
point of view.
* Nude people on a beach or in the back garden at home, are no different
from those who prefer clothing. It is not acceptable that they should
be made to feel as if being nude for sunbathing or swimming is somehow
immoral or even criminal.
* For many, women especially, body acceptance is very difficult. Nudism
helps people feel better about their bodies, and helps enhance self-
esteem. The human body deserves to be respected both for its beauty and
its so-called "imperfections".
* We live in times of great stress. Nude relaxation and recreation is known
to be one of the most effective antidotes to this stress.
* "Body acceptance is the idea - nude recreation is the way".
Please speak up! Silence is tantamount to surrendering to those who would
impose their repressed moral standards on us! This could, on the other hand,
be the best opportunity for us to make a real advance in the acceptance and
practice of Naturism in Canada.
Thank you for supporting our beloved and cherished lifestyle.
Federation of Naturists
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Part 4
The Honorable Mr. Mike Harris
Premier of Ontario,
Room 281, Legislative Building,
Queen's Park,
Toronto, Ontario M7A 1A1
28 July, 1997
Dear Mr. Harris,
I am writing to you in my capacity as president of the Federation
of Canadian Naturists, representing, with our sister
organizations in Quebec and Western Canada, many tens of
thousands of nudists. As part of the International Naturist
Federation, we represent Canadian naturism/nudism to hundreds of
thousands of nudists world-wide.
We understand that, in response to the "topless" situation in
Ontario, a request may be made by the Ontario Attorney-General,
Mr. Charles Harnick, to the Federal Justice Minister, Ms. Anne
McLellan, to change the relevant sections of the Canadian
Criminal Code. We ask that changes not be made which would seek
to criminalize innocent nudity as practiced by naturists/nudists
on some beaches, and other quiet recreational areas. Our letter
to Ms. McLellan is enclosed.
With particular regard to "toplessness", it must be emphasized
that the issue is primarily one of allowing women to have the
same right as do men, to make their own decision to wear or not
to wear a top. The fact is that the great majority of both women
and men understand and respect what is appropriate for the time
and place, and are not about to start parading semi-nude through
our towns. As evidence of this, we include a letter from Mr.
Morley Schloss of Rochester, NY., a representative of the New
York State Coalition for Topfree Equality. He confirms the
experience of other countries where top-free equality has been
granted: that women have not walked around the streets without
shirts, but have exercised their right sensibly, in such places
as in their backyards and on some beaches. Similarly, in several
European countries (Denmark, Holland) where the equal right to be
"topless" has long been acknowledged, and beach nudity/seminudity
is common, the sight of women or men in town streets without a
top is rare.
Far from some commonly held ideas, nudity as practiced by naturists/ nudists is in the context of a philosophy of accepting our whole selves as part of natural creation. Naturism/nudism is based on humanistic ideals: it has been defined as "a way of life in harmony with nature, characterized by the practice of communal nudity, encouraging self-respect, respect for others, and care for the environment." Such nudity is non-sexual and non-commercial, but is practiced under circumstances for which it is appropriate, such as swimming and sunbathing. The vast majority of naturists/nudists are not exhibitionists and do not condone overt sexual behaviour. They are ordinary, law-abiding nudist people, citizens, sensitive to the feelings of others, merely wishing to enjoy their holiday relaxation on the beaches quietly, and in the way they find most natural. We understand and respect that in Canada, as compared to some European countries, nudity on public beaches is unfamiliar and even offensive to some. Yet it is a growing trend, and an increasing number of naturists/nudists feel that "clothing- optional" beaches, designated by appropriate signs, should be established in Ontario. The example of the well known Wreck Beach in Vancouver has shown how successful this can be. Naturists have typically taken responsibility for the cleanliness of their beaches, and the good behaviour of those who use them. We suggest that such beaches be established, preferably in co-operation with a recognized nudist group (such as a Federation of Canadian Naturists affiliated naturist club). Finally, may we appeal to you not to allow vocal groups with extreme views to manipulate our laws in an attempt to control those with whom they disagree.
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