Until Canada's laws on sexual assault changed in 1983, which of the following was not a crime?
A) a husband forcing his wife to have sex with him
B) a father having sex with his daughter
C) employees having consensual sex
D) child rape

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Before 1983, it was not considered a crime for a husband to force his wife to have sex with him. This was known as the "marital rape exemption" and was eliminated with the change in laws. B, C, and D were all considered crimes even prior to 1983.

Until Canada's Laws on Sexual Assault Changed in 1983, Which