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A warning, some of the details in this story are disturbing. Sentencing has begun for a Langley woman who pleaded guilty last year to a string of charges related to human trafficking. As Grace Ke reports, one victim was only 13-years-old.

A warning, some of the details in this story are disturbing. Victim impact statements were read in the sentencing hearing of Jennifer Stephens. The Langley woman is at the centre of a human trafficking case involving young victims, including one who spoke to our Grace Ke.

After a six-month project, a 28-year-old man has been arrested.

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.

Jonathan Allard, 47, is facing several charges, including trafficking, forcible confinement, and bestiality in a human trafficking investigation that began in June 2025 in Edmonton. ALERT Staff Sgt. Chris Hayes said he is aware of more victims and is encouraging those with any information to come forward. Gates Guarin has the story.

An investigation that begun in December of 2025 by Regina police ends in a man being charged with human trafficking for crimes dating back to 2023. As temperatures begin to climb this week, many Saskatchewan residents grow concerned over the heightened risk of wildfires.

A Whitchurch-Stouffville man is facing human trafficking and child luring charges following an investigation into a missing girl. As Megan King reports, officers did safely locate the child — but fear there are more victims.

The federal government is putting up $145 million to help pay for security for the FIFA World Cup. We’ll take a look at how much of that money is for Toronto. Also, York Regional Police are issuing a warning to parents after arresting a man on human trafficking and child luring charges. Plus, the Ontario...

British Columbia’s drug crisis is having a staggeringly high impact on the province’s youngest population, claiming hundreds of lives and leaving many children orphaned. Child advocates say kids are suffering from severe related traumas like sexual assault, exploitation, and human trafficking. Katherine Ward has this story and more in Health Matters for Apr. 23, 2026.

A human trafficking investigation leads to an Edmonton man being accused of bestiality and pimping women. An improvised explosive device is discovered in a car at a traffic stop in Sherwood Park. Several Alberta First Nations protest as the separatism court battle continues. Edmonton’s Iranian community is skeptical of the U.S.-Iran ceasefire.

Sunday was Human Trafficking Awareness Day across Canada and the fight to stop the crime continues amid record-high call volumes to the national human trafficking hotline. Madeleine McColl spoke with the Canadian Centre to End Human Trafficking on Monday to learn more about their efforts to support survivors and how to spot the warning signs...

WATCH: Sunday marks National Human Trafficking Awareness Day. This year, Saskatoon’s hospitality industry is working hard to protect the exploited.

WATCH: Ahead of Human Trafficking Awareness Day on Sunday, Feb. 22, Kecia Batting explains what work and awareness is being done in the hospitality sector in Saskatchewan to prevent exploitation. Batting is the vice chair for Saskatoon Destination Marketing Hotels Board.

Human trafficking was at the forefront this week at the Museum of Lennox & Addington. It hosted an exhibit bringing awareness to the issue. The display included artwork from students across five different school boards and their thoughts on the subject matter. Kaytlyn Poberznick has more.

This week in Minute at the Movies with Todd James: Milla Jovovich as a mom and special forces military operative whose daughter is kidnapped by a network of human traffickers in “Protector.” Set in 1990s Iraq under the rule of Saddam Hussein, “The President’s Cake” about the dictator who, despite poverty and starvation, demands Iraqis...

As National Human Trafficking Awareness Day approaches, Covenant House Toronto is urging families to have early conversations about sex trafficking and online safety with the young people in their lives to help prevent this crime.  As Caryn Lieberman reports, recent data shows a shocking increase in luring into online sexual exploitation with the most common...

A former director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement explains why ICE officers are in Canadian cities. John Sandweg also shares the difference he sees in the agency now, compared with when he ran the agency under President Obama — then often called the “Deporter in Chief.” Plus, Canadian country artist Paul Brandt gives his perspective...

Canada’s largest overseas mission is working with NATO to prevent further Russian aggression. While Canadian troops perform military exercises in the region, the Commander of Task Force Latvia explains how it’s a defence mission. A former director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement explains why ICE officers are in Canadian cities. Plus, Canadian country artist Paul...

Lethbridge police have charged a 50-year-old man with sexual assault, exploitation and human trafficking following an investigation into the forced confinement and drugging of a 14-year-old girl. As Justin Sibbet reports, three victims have been identified, but officers fear there could be more.

Data released on Monday looked at human trafficking data from 2014 to 2024 nationally and found that during the 10-year span, there were 5,070 incidents reported by police — an annual average rate of 1.2 incidents per 100,000 people. In 2024, the national average was at 1.5 with 608 incidents reported. Julia Drydyk, executive director...