Human trafficking is a silent crisis sweeping across Canada, with more than half of the reported cases remaining unsolved. 📈 According to Statistics Canada, from 2013 to 2023, there have been over 4,500 incidents, averaging about 1.1 cases per 100,000 people each year.
The numbers have been steadily rising, especially between 2018 and 2019, highlighting the growing challenge law enforcement faces. 🚨 Out of all these cases, a staggering 58% are still unresolved, leaving many victims without justice.
Several factors contribute to this alarming statistic, including ongoing investigations, insufficient evidence, and the lack of identified suspects. These hurdles make it difficult to close cases and provide closure to the victims and their families.
The impact of human trafficking is deeply felt, with the majority of victims being women and girls. Disturbingly, about one-quarter of the victims are children and youth under 18 years old. 💔 The true extent of human trafficking in Canada is likely even greater, as many cases go unreported due to its hidden nature.
Statistics Canada emphasizes that official figures only scratch the surface of this pervasive issue, urging more robust measures to combat and uncover the full scale of human trafficking in the country.
