Human trafficking cases on the rise in Canada

 

 

Human trafficking cases are on the rise in Canada, according to 2024 figures. Of the 5,070 human trafficking cases reported by Canadian police between 2014 and 2024, the majority were women and girls. 93% of the victims were women and girls, and two-thirds of them were under the age of 25.

Last year alone, 608 cases were reported across the country. Provinces such as Nova Scotia and Ontario recorded rates much higher than the national average. Experts say the cases reported to the police are only a small fraction of the actual number of cases. The majority of perpetrators are men. The data also shows that victims often had close relationships with their abusers.