Most trafficking in Canada doesn’t begin with abduction. It begins with trust.

In Episode 34, we examine Justice Canada’s Finding Our Voices report alongside 2024 national data to understand how exploitation actually starts, why minors are most vulnerable, and what survivors say still needs to change.

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Episode Notes

Primary Sources:

• Justice Canada (2023). Finding Our Voices: Lived Experiences in Human Trafficking
• Statistics Canada (2024). Police-reported human trafficking data (Juristat)

Regional & National Reporting:

• CBC News (Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Niagara coverage)
• Global News (National human trafficking reporting and hotline data)
• Halifax CityNews
• Toronto CityNews
• Niagara Regional Police reporting

If you or someone you know may be experiencing trafficking, the Canadian Human Trafficking Hotline is available 24/7 at 1-833-900-1010.