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Video played in court on Monday showed Jennifer Stephens and a man in a lengthy drug- and alcohol-fueled assault against a sex worker.

As Canada prepares to host the World Cup, the federal financial intelligence agency is warning that sporting events can heighten the risk of vulnerable people being exploited.

A six-month, interprovincial investigation has led to eight charges being laid against a Calgary man accused of human trafficking across western Canada by Regina police.

Victim impact statements were read on Tuesday in the sentencing hearing for Jennifer Stephens. She is charged in a human trafficking case involving young victims.

New funding directed at human trafficking awareness is exposing gaps in support resources for survivors following requests for funding renewals denied by the federal government.

Toronto police said the record-breaking bust was a concern because the proceeds from fake jerseys can go to organized crime and human trafficking.

A Whitchurch-Stouffville man has been charged with human trafficking and child sexual abuse and exploitation material offences in an investigation that police say is ongoing.

York Regional Police have charged a man in a human trafficking case and are urging possible additional victims to come forward.

Two people have been charged as part of a human trafficking case that RCMP allege involved more than half a million dollars funnelled through casinos in three provinces. 

One of the victims responded to a Facebook ad of a room for rent in Edmonton but upon arrival, was allegedly forced into the sex trade by the accused — who acted as her pimp.

The force alleged that through a 'combination of deception, coercion and control,' the man trafficked his victim.

Ottawa police say they’ve made 11 arrests in a sting operation targeting suspects seeking underage sex workers. They say all 11 suspects were arrested in Ottawa.

For the first time in the history of the tournament, host cities were required to include sustainability and human rights requirements as part of the bidding process.

The RCMP are dismissing recent claims made by the Nova Scotia government that unregulated cannabis dispensaries are selling guns and women.

Sunday marked National Human Trafficking Awareness Day. Saskatoon’s hospitality industry is working hard to protect those who may be exploited, with some help from Paul Brandt.

Three year old black lab, Willow, joined the internet child exploitation unit last June. Her impeccable nose makes executing search warrants more efficient.

A a foreign worker was coerced into working excessive hours and threatened at a Nova Scotia business, according to RCMP. 

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement says its agents in Canada don’t carry firearms, following questions about a potential ICE presence at upcoming FIFA World Cup games.

Calls to the Canadian Human Trafficking Hotline hit more than 5,900 calls nationwide in 2025, a 14 per cent increase from 5,100 calls in 2024, the organization said.

Mi’kmaw chiefs in Nova Scotia are demanding a moratorium on RCMP raids on cannabis stores in their communities.