Do we have indentured servants in Canada today? Explain your answer.

How many slaves are in Canada today?

17,000 people

Prevalence. The Global Slavery Index estimates that on any given day in 2016 there were 17,000 people living in conditions of modern slavery in Canada, a prevalence of 0.5 victims for every thousand people in the country. The Canadian government publishes statistics on human trafficking convictions and identified cases.

Where in Canada is human trafficking most common?

More specifically, half of all incidents of human trafficking have occurred in four CMAs : Toronto (418 incidents, representing 25% of all incidents in Canada), Ottawa (198 incidents or 12% of all incidents), Montréal (148 incidents or 9% of all incidents), and Halifax (87 incidents or 5% of all incidents).

How long do you go to jail for human trafficking in Canada?

For cases involving adults, this Criminal Code offence carries a maximum penalty of life imprisonment where it includes kidnapping, aggravated assault or sexual assault, or death, and a maximum penalty of 14 years in all other cases.

How can we stop human trafficking in Canada?

Get in touch

The Canadian Human Trafficking Hotline has resumed operating 24 hours, 7 days a week. If you are in need of assistance, please call 1-833-900-1010.

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