The Government of Canada is investing $12.5 million through to 2028 to support the continued operation of the Canadian Human Trafficking Hotline, an essential service in the fight against human trafficking.
The funding announcement was made by the Honourable David J. McGuinty, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, and highlights the government's ongoing commitment to addressing human trafficking and supporting victims across the country. The hotline, operated by the Canadian Centre to End Human Trafficking (CCEHT), is toll-free, confidential, and available 24/7/365 in over 200 languages.
Since its launch in 2019, the hotline has seen a steady increase in call volumes, reflecting its growing role in connecting victims and survivors to the support services they need. The hotline serves as a victim-centred resource, offering assistance through a network of more than 1,000 frontline service partners across Canada. These services include emergency housing, mental health support, legal aid, and access to law enforcement, if desired by the individual.
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“Since its launch six years ago, the Canadian Human Trafficking Hotline has helped thousands of victims and survivors extricate themselves from the heinous crime of human trafficking,” Minister McGuinty said. “Our government will continue to provide support for this critical service. I would like to extend a heartfelt thanks to the Canadian Centre to End Human Trafficking, all of their partners, and front-line workers across the country for their tireless dedication.”
Julia Drydyk, Executive Director of the Canadian Centre to End Human Trafficking, emphasized the importance of the new funding, stating, “This funding is critical to ensuring that victims and survivors of human trafficking — who can be found in communities across Canada — have access to the trauma-informed support and services they need to begin their journey towards safety and recovery.”
The Canadian Human Trafficking Hotline is a vital part of Canada's broader efforts to combat human trafficking, with a focus on offering immediate support and long-term solutions for victims. Through partnerships with organizations and frontline workers, the hotline helps individuals begin their recovery and regain their independence.
The Government of Canada remains committed to working with partners like the Canadian Centre to End Human Trafficking to support survivors and take action to eliminate human trafficking across the country.
For more information, please visit www.canadiancentreendhumantrafficking.org.