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Activists for and against sex work gather in MontrealPro-sex work activists were present at the inaugural march for survivors of sexual exploitation, which opened the 4th World Congress for the Abolition of Prostitution.CanadaJun 1
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‘Horrifying’ conditions of Montreal building renewing concerns over safety in ChinatownPeople in Montreal's Chinatown are speaking out again about security, this time about a residential building they believe is the focal point for illegal drug use and prostitution.CrimeAug 10, 2023
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Ponoka man arrested on suspicion of forcing homeless women into sex work in EdmontonALERT said Christopher Becks, 37, allegedly targeted homeless women with addictions in Edmonton, who he then forced into the sex trade.CrimeFeb 22, 2023
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New USask human trafficking study asks for sweeping system changesAccording to a new study, women and girls in remote and rural areas are most likely to be victims of human trafficking. Researchers say social systems lead women to vulnerability.CrimeJan 23, 2023
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Man accused of procuring young victim coached girls basketball for past 10 years: Peel policePolice said there may be more victims of prostitution offences related to this investigation.CrimeDec 7, 2022
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High-risk offender with history of targeting minors released in Brantford: policeBrantford police say the notification is part of a Police Services Act stipulation allowing the disclosure of personal information of an offender.CrimeNov 9, 2022
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3 Peterborough area men face sex-related charges involving minors: policePolice launched a 'proactive' investigation following reports of individuals targeting youth under 18 years old for the purpose of obtaining sexual services.CrimeJan 14, 2022
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10 arrested after human trafficking investigation by Strathcona County RCMP, ALERTTen people were arrested and each charged with one count of "obtaining sexual services for consideration" after a joint investigation by Strathcona County RCMP and ALERT.CrimeDec 15, 2021
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More education needed to fight human trafficking, experts sayMore education in human trafficking is needed across Canada to combat the growing issue, which has been made worse by the COVID-19 pandemic, experts say.CrimeOct 30, 2021
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12th annual Shine the Light on Woman Abuse campaign launches: ‘I felt scared, helpless’LAWC is reporting a 45 per cent increase in women and girls accessing their urgent services program during the COVID-19 pandemic.CanadaOct 22, 2021
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