Below are some statistics from Statistics Canada (2023) on Human Trafficking in Canada. Note that these are self-reported statistics and that the real numbers may be greater. Anyone can be a victim of human trafficking, but certain groups are at higher risk due to systemic inequalities to be at greater risk of violence and human trafficking.
According to Public Safety Canada, 2024,:
940
%of reported human trafficking victims in Canada identify as female #
910
%of survivors knew their trafficker and it was someone they thought they could trust, such as their partner, family or friend #
430
%of survivors were between the ages of 18 and 24 #
230
%of survivors were under 17 #
Indigenous, 2SLGBTIA+, new immigrants, migrants, at-risk youth, and people living in poverty are the most at risk #
Migrant workers are especially at risk of exploitation because of added factors such as language barriers, working in remote and isolated places, no access to or unaware of support services and information about their rights #
820
%