Canada must do more to relieve debt facing sex trafficking survivors

As we approach World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, it is crucial to address our system's shortcomings, and to accelerate action to #EndHumanTrafficking.

While Canadians are starting to recognize the disturbing prevalence of human trafficking occurring in this country, many are unaware of the devastating effects that can follow victims into their recovery, including an average debt of $20,000, writes Carly Kalish.Image courtesy of Pexels.com

Opinion

BY CARLY KALISH

July 24, 2024

On July 30, World Day Against Trafficking in Persons will put a global spotlight on human trafficking, but the reality is human trafficking profoundly affects people across Canada every single day. While as a nation we are starting to recognize the disturbing prevalence of h...

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