Labour Traffickers shouldn’t be the only ones who recognize who is most vulnerable. When each of us
know the signs to look for, we can all take steps to keep it from happening.
Help share the Trafficking Report and put an end to labour trafficking. Print a poster or post to social media to spread the truth to as many people as we can.
Help share the Trafficking Report and put an end to labour trafficking. Print a poster or post to social
media to spread the truth to as many people as we can.
We work to provide access to information so that every woman, man and child in Canada is empowered to stay safe from manipulation, force, or abuse of power designed to lure and exploit them in the sex trade or forced labour.
Supporting Partners:
Get Help
If you are a victim of labour trafficking and need help, reach out to The Joy Smith
Foundation for assistance.
If you suspect or know someone being impacted by labour trafficking, please report the crime to Crime Stoppers. All tips are confidential and anonymous, offering a safe way to share information with police about any illegal activity.
As part of being groomed, youth sometimes receive a separate cell phone to use just with the person manipulating them. This fosters a secret and intimate connection between them. It’s also a way to hide from law enforcement and the victim's family and friends.
““In my classes this year, a couple girls had two cell phones. I wondered why. I found out later that they were being trafficked while they lived at home. I wish that I had asked more questions.””
Drivers are made to work without required industry safety training or protective equipment (gloves, boots). Trucks may be unsafe or unfit for the road.
