In 2023, The Salvation Army’s commitment and desire to end modern slavery and human trafficking (MSHT) in Canada and Bermuda deepened as we experienced meaningful impact, new opportunities and immense expansion. We continue to stand firm in our commitment to serve and assist people with lived experience, their families and friends, while working to end  […]

On June 8, a human trafficking ring in London, Ont., was dismantled as a result of an investigation conducted by the RCMP, Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), and local police. The operation led to the liberation of 31 people. The Salvation Army’s Centre of Hope assisted in the operation by providing showers, toiletries, clothing and  […]

As part of the global community, Canada and Bermuda is seeing too many people experiencing modern slavery and human trafficking (MSHT) within our borders. While there are people in our communities not experiencing freedom, The Salvation Army will not stop until there is freedom for all. “For us, it has been a year of learning  […]

Caroline Pugh-Roberts is one of millions of men, women and children who have fallen into the hands of traffickers. Today, as a survivor and educator, she works with other victims at The Salvation Army in London, Ont., to not only help them live but flourish. “I didn’t realize I was being trafficked,” says Caroline. “I  […]

Although the exact number of people who are trafficked in Canada is unknown, there is growing evidence of its widespread occurrence. When The Salvation Army’s Take-a-Break ladies group in Oshawa, Ont., learned that this form of modern-day slavery was prevalent in their community, they became educated and involved. “A few years ago, our Bible study  […]

Toronto, December 9, 2013 – Canada’s largest non-governmental direct social service provider is commending the Federal Government on the creation and launch of a dedicated enforcement team based in Montreal to combat human trafficking (click here for report). The Salvation Army has participated in consultations around the development of the national plan and sees the  […]

OTTAWA, June 6, 2012 – Canada’s largest non-governmental direct social service provider is commending the Federal Government on the release of a national strategy to address the issue of Human Trafficking. The Salvation Army had called on the government to develop a national plan and participated in the development of the strategy announced today in  […]