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    Default Any obstacles to becoming a Stripper in Toronto if you have a criminal record?

    Me and my friend Gabby are interested in stripping but she has a conviction for theft.

    We want to work in downtown Toronto. I have heard that you cannot get a license in Toronto if you have a criminal record.

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    Default Re: Any obstacles to becoming a Stripper in Toronto if you have a criminal record?

    She most likely won't get the police clearance she needs for her license. Sorry doll.

    You can always try though.

    Edit: I think you and your friend should try for the Police Clearance. If it was something minor like shop lifting, it may be too small to matter. The police clearance is just a way to keep convicted prostitutes and druggies out of the club. I really don't recommend dancing in Mississauga as a new dancer, you'd be competing with girls who are selling an entirely different service (ie. extras). If you can't dance in the downtown core, try out east - those clubs are clean and low key. A good place to build your confidence. The dancing license costs are about $400 total.

    Which clubs were you thinking of starting with?
    Last edited by 4everresolutions; 06-13-2010 at 01:18 AM. Reason: Mo' info, y'all!



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    Default Re: Any obstacles to becoming a Stripper in Toronto if you have a criminal record?

    I can understand a private business not wanting to hire someone with a criminal record but stopping someone from getting a license in order to make a living just seems wrong.

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    Default Re: Any obstacles to becoming a Stripper in Toronto if you have a criminal record?

    Quote Originally Posted by JessicaA View Post
    I can understand a private business not wanting to hire someone with a criminal record but stopping someone from getting a license in order to make a living just seems wrong.
    she shouldn't have stolen shit then. taking things from responsible people who work hard to make their living just seems wrong.
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    Default Re: Any obstacles to becoming a Stripper in Toronto if you have a criminal record?

    Quote Originally Posted by Surprise View Post
    she shouldn't have stolen shit then. taking things from responsible people who work hard to make their living just seems wrong.
    No shit but you're not getting my point dumbass!!

    It would be like someone wanting to become a truck driver for a living but having the police deny them the right to the proper drivers license!!!

    It's different if there aren't any private companies that don't want to hire someone with a criminal background, quite a different thing to deny them the right to acquire a license.

    Certain professions like medicine, law, teaching, police officer, security i can understand, but a fucking exotic dancer's license?

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    Quote Originally Posted by JessicaA View Post
    No shit but you're not getting my point dumbass!!

    It would be like someone wanting to become a truck driver for a living but having the police deny them the right to the proper drivers license!!!

    It's different if there aren't any private companies that don't want to hire someone with a criminal background, quite a different thing to deny them the right to acquire a license.

    Certain professions like medicine, law, teaching, police officer, security i can understand, but a fucking exotic dancer's license?
    I might have taken that as offensive, had it not come from your mouth. It is apparent who the dumbass is.

    You would do well not to lump all the beautiful, smart and responsible women on this board in the same criminal-trash boat as your friend (and aparently, yourself).

    While dancers are not police officers, or government workers, it is not an outrageous thing to want only citizens in good standing to work in the clubs. NO ONE wants criminals in their clubs.

    So I've said before, and I'll say again. Your friend fucked up, she should have known better. Your OPINION that criminals should be allowed to be strippers is JUST THAT. I don't want thieves in my club, and I highly doubt anyone else does either.
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    Default Re: Any obstacles to becoming a Stripper in Toronto if you have a criminal record?

    Quote Originally Posted by Surprise View Post
    I might have taken that as offensive, had it not come from your mouth. It is apparent who the dumbass is.

    You would do well not to lump all the beautiful, smart and responsible women on this board in the same criminal-trash boat as your friend (and aparently, yourself).

    While dancers are not police officers, or government workers, it is not an outrageous thing to want only citizens in good standing to work in the clubs. NO ONE wants criminals in their clubs.

    So I've said before, and I'll say again. Your friend fucked up, she should have known better. Your OPINION that criminals should be allowed to be strippers is JUST THAT. I don't want thieves in my club, and I highly doubt anyone else does either.
    You're not very bright. It is your opinion that criminals should not be allowed to be strippers in clubs.

    I back up my reasons for allowing someone who has a criminal record to get a license and let the individual clubs make the decision who they let work in their clubs with analogies that you do not seem to be able to grasp or counter.

    I hear Mississauga doesn't have this requirement so i'll tell her to look into it there. Would have liked to work with her downtown though.

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    Default Re: Any obstacles to becoming a Stripper in Toronto if you have a criminal record?

    Quote Originally Posted by JessicaA View Post
    You're not very bright. It is your opinion that criminals should not be allowed to be strippers in clubs.
    Quote Originally Posted by JessicaA View Post
    You're not very bright. It is your opinion that criminals should not be allowed to be strippers in clubs.

    Quote Originally Posted by JessicaA View Post
    You're not very bright. It is your opinion that criminals should not be allowed to be strippers in clubs.
    Quote Originally Posted by JessicaA View Post
    You're not very bright. It is your opinion that criminals should not be allowed to be strippers in clubs.

    okay, I had to quote this so many times, because it is wildly funny to me. Have fun in jail.
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    Default Re: Any obstacles to becoming a Stripper in Toronto if you have a criminal record?

    Returning to the original question...

    I have no idea whether her record will pose a problem or not. The only sure way to find out is to talk to the people who issue the licenses. If it does end up being a problem, make sure she inquires whether getting a pardon will make a difference.

    Actually, it might be a good idea for her to try and get a pardon regardless. No point being haunted by the past if it can be avoided.

    Good luck.

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    Default Re: Any obstacles to becoming a Stripper in Toronto if you have a criminal record?

    Quote Originally Posted by Surprise View Post
    she shouldn't have stolen shit then. taking things from responsible people who work hard to make their living just seems wrong.
    glass houses, rocks. all we know is that her friend committed an act of theft once. it seems absurd to judge someone for a single mistake made one time or to even make the assumptions that you are making that the friend is a criminal (repeat offender).

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    Default Re: Any obstacles to becoming a Stripper in Toronto if you have a criminal record?

    Quote Originally Posted by miabella View Post
    glass houses, rocks. all we know is that her friend committed an act of theft once. it seems absurd to judge someone for a single mistake made one time or to even make the assumptions that you are making that the friend is a criminal (repeat offender).
    Finally a voice of reason.

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