Human Trafficking in Local News

 
 

Ontario announces new legislation to fight human Trafficking

“Premier Doug Ford said the “first of its kind” legislation in Canada builds on the $307 million investment previously made by the province in its anti-human trafficking strategy.” CTV News Toronto

6 people charged with human trafficking 80 workers from Mexico, Ontario RCMP say

A Global News article that highlights that trafficker get caught and are charged by police. Labour trafficking also occurs in Hamilton.

Human trafficking pervasive in Hamilton — and likely Flamborough

A Flamborough Review article about the pervasiveness of human trafficking in our region, featuring comments from the Hamilton Anti-Human Trafficking Coalition.

Tackling human trafficking in Hamilton

A Hamilton Spectator article about human trafficking investigations in Hamilton.

Human trafficking: 'What you see on the streets is just the tip of the iceberg'

A Hamilton Spectator article about human trafficking in Hamilton, our annual conference, and our community tool kit.

Local charity to build housing for sexual exploitation survivors

A Hamilton Spectator article featuring one of our steering committee members, their vision to provide housing to survivors, and their involvement in the Coalition.

How Canada's massive human-trafficking ring was brought down

A Globe and Mail article detailing a large international, labour human trafficking ring in Hamilton: how law enforcement investigated the case and how the traffickers were prosecuted.

How Hungarian criminals built a slave trade in Ontario

A Globe and Mail article detailing a large international, labour human trafficking ring in Hamilton: how victims from Hungary were recruited, trafficked, and exploited in Hamilton.