Short-term rentals fuel human trafficking in Canada. One Prairie city is trying to fight back | Unpublished
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Author: Temur Durrani
Publication Date: June 22, 2026 - 05:00

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Short-term rentals fuel human trafficking in Canada. One Prairie city is trying to fight back

June 22, 2026
Traffickers are increasingly turning to rental platforms such as Airbnb because the units are concierge-free, often face little regulation and offer more privacy


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