Human Trafficking

The Department of Justice works with partners to prevent human trafficking, protect victims, and prosecute offenders.

The National Action Plan to Combat Human Trafficking is led by Public Safety Canada.

Services and information

What is Human Trafficking?

Human trafficking involves the recruitment, transportation, harbouring and/ or exercising control, direction or influence over the movements of a person in order to exploit that person, typically through sexual exploitation or forced labour.

Help and Protection For Victims

There are numerous programs and services available to trafficking victims including: health care; emergency housing; social services including community help; and legal aid (assistance) programs under which eligibility is based primarily upon financial need.

Legislation

Human trafficking is a very serious criminal offence with very serious penalties.

Partnerships

The Government of Canada works in partnership with both domestic and international stakeholders, including state, institutional and non-governmental organizations.

Human Trafficking

Human Trafficking.

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