Canada Clarifies Law on Exploitation and Human Trafficking Enforcement
For individuals relocating to Canada, this update clarifies the legal protections against exploitation and identifies the authorities responsible for enforcing these laws. It provides essential information on what constitutes exploitation under Canadian law.
Flootloop has detected an update regarding Canada’s legal framework concerning human trafficking and exploitation. The new information clarifies the definition of exploitation and outlines the responsibilities of enforcement agencies.
According to available data, Canadian law defines exploitation under Section 279.04. This definition includes causing forced labour or service under threat, or the removal of organs or tissues by coercion. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) is responsible for investigating cases of human trafficking and major organized crime. The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) handles other offenses under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act.