Calls to the National Human Trafficking Hotline reached more than 5,100 in 2024, a figure that experts say is indicative of an “epidemic.”

A survivor’s story:
Timia Nagy, who was lured to Canada in the 1990s by a fake job ad and entered the trafficking network, is now a well-known activist in the field, warning of the growing crisis.

Key findings:

Many victims are Canadian, contrary to popular belief.
Labor trafficking cases have increased dramatically, and according to the Center for Combating Human Trafficking, they have grown by 300 percent since the National Hotline began.
Common tactics used by traffickers include threats, confiscation of documents, denial of services, and intense surveillance.
Expert advice:
The need to develop a national, coordinated strategy to combat human trafficking and cooperation between governments, civil society organizations, and local communities.

A message of hope:
“If someone is struggling, know that there are many people across Canada who are ready to help,” Nagy stresses.

People at risk can contact the Canadian Human Trafficking Hotline or local services.

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