Understanding Human Trafficking
Trafficking in Canada
Last Updated: January 16 2025Below 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...
Common Myths & Misconceptions
Last Updated: January 16 2025Survivors and Networks of Care identified the need within the community for better information to counter some myths and misconceptions about human trafficking that can cause more harm to survivors or affect the care they receive. Below are some myths and facts regarding human trafficking: Myth: Human trafficking always involves physical violence or holding the...
Definitions & Forms of Human Trafficking
Last Updated: January 16 2025Human trafficking is defined by the United Nations as “Human Trafficking is the recruitment, transportation, transfer, harbouring or receipt of people through force, fraud or deception, with the aim of exploiting them for profit. Men, women (gender diverse individuals) and children of all ages and from all backgrounds can become victims of this crime, which...