Other Forms of Trafficking
Labour and sex trafficking may be the most common forms of human trafficking in Canada, but traffickers can exploit people in other ways — and people can experience more than one kind of exploitation at the same time.
Forced illegal activities
This type of human trafficking exploits people by forcing them to make and sell drugs, smuggle contraband, steal or commit other crimes for the trafficker’s benefit or profit. The trafficker will then use these activities against the person being trafficked so they feel like they can’t reach out for help.
Forced begging
Forced begging happens when a person is made to beg for money and turn it over to their trafficker. They may be assaulted, threatened with violence or emotionally abused if they don’t comply.
Organ trafficking
This type of human trafficking exploits people for their organs. They can be forced or manipulated into donating an organ, they may agree to sell an organ but never get paid, or they may have an organ removed without consent during medical treatment.
Forced marriage
Forced marriage happens when someone is made to marry against their will, under pressure, or without giving their full and free consent. It can happen to anyone: people of all ages, cultures, religions and social backgrounds are forced into marriage.
Forced surrogacy
Forced surrogacy happens when a person is forced, coerced or deceived into giving birth to a child on behalf of another person or couple.
We’re here for you
Are you being trafficked? Do you know someone who is? Help is available. Contact the Canadian Human Trafficking Hotline, 24/7. It’s free and confidential.
