Country | Canada |
Year | 2012 |
Type of Measure | Policies > National action plan specific to violence against women |
Form of Violence | Trafficking |
The National Action Plan to Combat Human Trafficking from the government of Canada, as a comprehensive plan, builds on Canada’s responses and commitments to address this crime and proposes strategies and initiatives to prevent the trafficking of persons, identify victims, protect the most vulnerable, and prosecute perpetrators.
In line with internationally accepted best practices, outlined in the Trafficking Protocol, Canada focuses on four core areas, known as the 4-Pillars (the 4-Ps):
As part of Canada’s commitment to prevent and combat human trafficking, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police announced the creation of a human trafficking enforcement team in 2012. This is the first dedicated trafficking team in Canada mandated to investigate human trafficking for the purpose of sexual exploitation and forced labour. This team works closely with law enforcement partners to fight human trafficking in Canada and abroad.
Government of Canada, National Review on Beijing+20, 2014, page 22
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