The question reflects the current status of the law in Canada. If you are HIV positive and do not disclose your HIV status with sexual partners, you may be subject to criminal charges in certain situations. To obtain more information on the law and HIV in Canada, visit the website of the Canadian HIV Legal Network at http://www.aidslaw.ca/publications/publicationsdocEN.php?ref=847
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1st Speaker-Ian Freeman: Having sex without disclosing your HIV positive status SHOULD NOT be a crime
2nd Speaker-Michael Kotrly: Having sex without disclosing your HIV positive status SHOULD be a crime
3rd Speaker-Erin Fitzgerald: Having sex without disclosing your HIV positive status SHOULD NOT be a crime
4th Speaker-Andi Wilson: Having sex without disclosing your HIV positive status SHOULD be a crime
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