Infographic - Spot the signs of labour trafficking

Infographic - Spot the signs of Labour Trafficking

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Spot the signs of labour trafficking

Labour trafficking can occur in almost any industry, including agriculture, domestic service, in organized criminal enterprises and even within street gangs supporting drug trafficking operations. And while anyone can be a victim, migrant workers are most often at higher risk. This could be due to language barriers, working in isolated/remote areas, lacking access to services and support, and/or correct information about their legal rights.

Traffickers can also make it hard to escape by using fear of violence or deportation, brutal working conditions, and threatening to withhold pay. These methods of control prevent most victims from seeking help or reporting it.

The warning signs are often hard to see, but there are things you can look out for.

Possible signs of labour trafficking

Do you or someone you know:

  • Have a job offer that seems too good to be true?
  • Have an employer who makes threats of deportation or reporting immigration status to police?
  • Have an employer that withholds personal identification?
  • Feel their life or those they love could be in danger if they don’t work long hours and/or accept a lower wage?
  • Have to relocate for work with few details and no payment up front?
  • Live and/or work in brutal conditions?

Get the facts.

Know the signs.

Report it.

Canada.ca/human-trafficking

If you think you or someone you know may be a victim of human trafficking, call 911 or contact the Canadian Human Trafficking Hotline: 1-833-900-1010.

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