Government Advocacy

When we think about ending sexual exploitation, our minds often go to the people working directly with survivors. We picture counsellors offering support, outreach workers meeting immediate needs, or organizations providing safe spaces for healing. This work is essential, and lives are transformed because of it – but there is another kind of work that often goes unseen. It happens…

When we look at a tree, we often notice what is visible: the trunk, branches, leaves, and flowers. But what keeps a tree alive is the part we cannot immediately see: the roots beneath the surface. Sexual exploitation works in a similar way. When a case of exploitation becomes public, we often focus on what is visible: a survivor’s experience,…

When Parliament returned in early 2026, several bills before the House of Commons and Senate addressed issues closely connected to sexual exploitation, human trafficking, child protection, and gender-based violence. While these bills vary in scope, they share a common goal: making Canada safer for women, children, and vulnerable individuals. Between January and June 2026, Parliament considered 17 bills that touched…

On June 18, 2026, the federal government passed Bill C-16, known as the Protecting Victims Act. This new law makes several changes to Canada’s criminal justice system with the goal of better protecting victims, supporting survivors, and holding offenders accountable. While legislation can sometimes seem confusing or difficult to understand, Bill C-16 includes important changes that affect families, children, and…

On June 15, 2026, Bill C-14 officially became law after receiving Royal Assent. While changes to Canada’s criminal justice system don’t always make headlines, this legislation represents one of the most significant updates to federal bail and sentencing laws in recent years. The government’s goal is simple: improve public safety, strengthen confidence in the justice system, and better address concerns…

Parents have every reason to be concerned about what their children encounter online. Stories of cyberbullying, online predators, sextortion, harmful content, and AI chatbots seem to flood headlines these days. Many parents feel like they are constantly trying to keep up with new apps, new platforms, and new risks. The federal government’s proposed Safe Social Media Act (Bill C-34)  is…

Today, the federal government announced its new artificial intelligence (AI) strategy, called “AI for All.” The goal is to help Canada become a leader in AI by investing in technology, supporting businesses, creating jobs, and helping Canadians learn how to use AI safely and responsibly. For parents, one part of the strategy is especially important: the government’s commitment to protect…

Understanding the Legislative Process Through a Human Trafficking and Child Protection Lens When a new bill is announced to strengthen protections against human trafficking or to improve child safety, many people naturally ask: why isn’t this already law? It can feel frustrating, especially when the issue is urgent and the harm is real. But in Canada, laws do not move…

Parliamentary Activity No updates to any legislation or committee meetings this week. Government Announcements & Initiatives Garden River First Nation Receives $200K in Crime Prevention Funding Garden River First Nation has received $200,000 in crime prevention funding from the Province of Ontario to support community safety initiatives and prevention programming aimed at addressing root causes of violence and victimization. The…

What is Bill S-209? Kids are being exposed to online pornography at increasingly younger ages and there are several harms associated with youth exposure to pornography. Currently there are no safeguards keeping kids out of pornography websites in Canada—websites that feature content with themes of sexual violence and incest. Bill S-209 would require these websites to adopt age-verification or age-estimation…