Province and Police Combat Human Trafficking
McGuinty Government Supports Fight Against Exploitation And Forced Labour
Ontario is investing in projects to rescue victims of human trafficking, and to improve police capacity to investigate and charge criminals involved in human trafficking.
Seven police initiatives aimed at preventing human trafficking across the province will receive additional support for:
- Special investigations targeting the sex trade
- Education campaigns for potential victims and witnesses
- Increased surveillance
- Dedicated human trafficking investigators
- Officer training
This investment is in addition to support provided earlier this year for emergency services and community agencies to better assist victims, and for new Crown specialists to help build stronger cases and prosecute offenders.
Ontario is committed to preventing victimization, protecting vulnerable people, enforcing human trafficking laws, prosecuting offenders and ensuring victims have the supports they need.
QUICK FACTS
- Human trafficking is a crime that makes victims through forced labour or prostitution.
- The police forces receiving funding serve Niagara, Peel, Windsor, Hamilton, York and Halton. The province is also providing funding to the Ontario Provincial Police in partnership with Anishinabek, Nishnawbe-Aski and Treaty Three Police Services.
- Projects are supported with funds from the Proceeds of Crime which are collected through criminal prosecutions.
