Human Trafficking in Canada

Human Trafficking in Canada from People's Law School is for anyone who wants to learn more about human trafficking. You will find general information about human trafficking, how the law responds to human trafficking, what governments are doing, and what you can do.

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Contents

• Defining Human Trafficking
  • What is human trafficking? · How does human trafficking differ from human smuggling?

• Understanding Human Trafficking
  • Human trafficking in Canada · Who is trafficked? · Why does human trafficking happen? · Who are the traffickers? · How does human trafficking violate human rights?

• Combatting Human Trafficking
  • International law · Canadian law · Federal efforts · British Columbia's efforts · Law enforcement · Community and faith-based organizations · Temporary Resident Permit (TRP)

• Identifying Potentially Trafficked Persons
  • Signs of abuse and control · Signs that a child may be trafficked · Signs that a person is living in domestic servitude · Signs that a person is being sexually exploited · Signs that a person is being exploited for labour

• What You Can Do
  • Educate yourself and others · Raise awareness · Use your buying power · Report it

• For More Information

• Glossary

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