If you think human trafficking is rare in Canada, think again. Between 2014 and 2024, police reported more than 5,000 cases, according to Statistics Canada. Some of the highest rates were right here in Ontario. Most victims were women and girls, many under the age of 25. Human trafficking may represent a small share of police-reported crime, but its impact on marginalized communities is profound. So what's really happening in Ontario? And, why does it keep happening?

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