‘Record high’: Calls to human trafficking hotline in Canada surge | Unpublished
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Source Feed: Global News - Canada
Author: Gabby Rodrigues
Publication Date: February 19, 2026 - 11:36

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‘Record high’: Calls to human trafficking hotline in Canada surge

February 19, 2026
Calls to the Canadian Human Trafficking Hotline hit more than 5,900 calls nationwide in 2025, a 14 per cent increase from 5,100 calls in 2024, the organization said.


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