New national strategy will guide fight against human trafficking across Canada

For three years, the fight against human trafficking in Canada has lacked such a coordinated approach at the federal level, which means efforts were fragmented and organizations were operating in their own bubbles. Besides the practical implications, the lack of a coordinated strategy has sent signals that the crime of human trafficking really isn’t a priority for Ottawa. 

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In 2016, the federal government’s national action plan to combat human trafficking expired. For three years, service providers and community organizations have been pushing for Ottawa to step up and once again make human trafficking a priority. 

Days before Parliament was officially dissolved, signalling the start of the federal election campaign, the Liberal government finally took that step.

Published in The Pointer - Brampton and The Pointer - Mississauga September 13, 2019