National Strategy to Combat Human Trafficking (2019-2024).

The National Strategy to Combat Human Trafficking (2019-2024) brings together all federal efforts that aim to address human trafficking in Canada and abroad under one strategic plan. It aims to protect both domestic and foreign victims of this crime, in Canada and internationally, preventing and addressing gender-based violence, and supporting the safety and security of Indigenous peoples.
The Strategy frames federal activities under the internationally recognized pillars of prevention (Increasing awareness and building capacity to prevent human trafficking in Canada and abroad), protection (Addressing gaps in existing supports and providing culturally-informed services), prosecution (Increasing criminal justice system capacity to identify and prosecute human trafficking cases) and partnerships (Building and improving national and international coordination and cooperation to address human trafficking) and adds a new pillar of “empowerment” (Supporting victims and survivors to regain control and independence and encouraging action by industry partners).