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Human trafficking in Canada on the rise in 2024, Nova Scotia and Ontario report the highest rates, women and girls make up over 90 percent of victims

Human trafficking is a growing concern across Canada. Nova Scotia and Ontario show the highest rates per capita. Cities like Guelph and Thunder Bay report significant incidents. Victims are often trapped through force, fraud, or coercion. Police data may underrepresent the true scale of the problem. Many accused traffickers may have been victims themselves.