The appellant operated a sex boutique and was convicted of possessing obscene articles for the purpose of sale under s. 159(2)(a) of the Criminal Code.
The police seized various sex stimulators displayed in the store, which had a 'For Adults Only' sign on the door.
The Supreme Court of Canada dismissed the appeal, holding that the articles were 'publications' because their character was made public by the store's signs and display.
The Court also affirmed that the target audience is irrelevant in determining obscenity, and that the lower courts properly applied the community standard of tolerance.
