As Canada prepares to co-host FIFA 2026, conversations about human trafficking are already intensifying. Headlines warn of increased risks, law enforcement agencies are mobilizing task forces, and community organizations are preparing prevention campaigns. These responses are not new. Major international sporting events have long been accompanied by predictions of spikes in human trafficking. But the reality is more complicated than …
Week Ending: May 21st Prepared By: Holly Wood Parliamentary Activity The House of Commons & The Senate have not been sitting as they are attending diplomacy events from Monday May 11th to May May 25th (2 weeks) Only 20 sitting days left in the Parliamentary calendar before summer break! The House of Commons will be on summer break starting …
Each year, stories of missing children serve as a painful reminder that many vulnerable youth face significant risks long before they are ever reported missing. While some disappearances involve abduction, many involve young people leaving home in search of safety, belonging, stability, or connection, only to encounter people prepared to exploit those very needs. Protecting children requires us to look …
Every May, Sexual Violence Prevention Month invites Canadians to pause and reflect on the realities of sexual violence in our communities. Organizations launch campaigns, social media fills with statistics and awareness graphics, and conversations around consent, exploitation, and prevention become more visible in public spaces. These efforts matter. Awareness matters. Silence has never protected anyone. But awareness alone cannot be …
At what age do we start teaching boys what it means to be a man? It’s a question we don’t ask often enough. Because while girls are taught to protect themselves, boys are often taught something quieter, but just as pivotal: to be strong, to be in control, to not show weakness. These messages don’t feel dangerous on their own. …
At what age do we start teaching girls to protect themselves? It’s a question that feels simple on the surface, but the answer is not. Because for many girls, the process begins long before they understand why it’s necessary. It starts in small, almost invisible ways: holding a hand a little tighter in public, being told not to wander too …
When many Canadians picture human trafficking or sexual exploitation, they picture a large city. They picture hotel corridors in downtown cores, major highways, or organized crime in places like Toronto. But that image is incomplete. Human trafficking is not only an urban issue; it is also a rural one. In fact, research and frontline reporting suggest that children and youth …
As Canada continues to confront the realities of human trafficking and sexual exploitation, attention is increasingly turning to Parliament. While frontline cases across the country highlight the urgency of the issue, legislative responses remain complex, evolving, and at times uneven. In 2026, several federal bills – at various stages of progress – reflect how Canada is attempting to address different …
In December 2025, Australia became the first country in the world to set a legal minimum age of 16 for social media use.[1] Under the new law, major social media companies must take reasonable steps to stop children under 16 from having accounts. Importantly, the responsibility is placed on the platforms themselves – not on parents or young people. Companies …
Many parents are hearing the name Aylo for the first time as Canada debates Bill S-209, a bill aimed at preventing children from accessing online pornography through age verification software. Aylo is the company behind some of the world’s largest porn sites, including Pornhub, and because of that reach, its actions – and its silence – matter. When a company …
