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PSAs by Crimestoppers and the RCMP will soon play out in
PSAs by Crimestoppers and the RCMP will soon play out in living rooms across Canada, hoping to bring more attention to the exploitation of men, women and children who are forced into the sex trade or forced labour.
"Today we know that human trafficking is one of the largest growing international crimes," said Vic Toews, the federal minister for public safety, during a news conference in Winnipeg Tuesday.
It comes three weeks after a migrant ship carrying Tamils arrived on the west coast, sparking concerns about human smuggling which can lead to human trafficking.
"As more people come forward, naturally you'll see more charges being laid and more cases before the courts and more convictions," said RCMP Deputy Commissioner Raf Souccar.
But aboriginal leaders in Manitoba say authorities also need to look closer to home in remote communities where native children may be most at risk.
"There's certainly trafficking happening in small communities like Thompson, Brandon and especially Winnipeg," said MKO Grand Chief David Harper.
"And it's our children that are coming in from remote communities that are most vulnerable to this kind of activity," said Harper.
He says human trafficking among native children will be one of the topics discussed between aboriginal leaders and the public safety minister at an upcoming justice conference in Winnipeg.
MP for Kildonan Joy Smith says she's been pushing Ottawa for years to address the issue and put a stop to the modern day slavery.
She says the campaign, which is expected to cost $120, 000, is a good first step.
"What the public doesn’t know is it happens right here in Canada, it could be the girl next door," said Smith
Stop human trafficking on First Nations: Aboriginal leaders
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