Disrupting Human Trafficking in Canada’s Airports

CALL 911 IF YOU OR SOMEONE ELSE IS IN IMMEDIATE DANGER

FOR INFORMATION OR SUPPORT CONTACT CANADA’S NATIONAL HUMAN TRAFFICKING HOTLINE: 1-833-900-1010

Is unable to explain details about their travel
Does not have control of their own ID/passport
Has excessive baggage or few or no personal possessions and not suitably dressed for the journey
Is travelling on a last-minute booking paid for in cash or pre-paid credit card at the airport
A young person accompanied by someone claiming to be a parent or guardian who is, in fact, not related to the youth

Are fearful, anxious, depressed, submissive, nervous, or paranoid
Appears malnourished, sleep-deprived, or in need of medical care
Shows signs of ownership, such as tattoos, brands, and jewelry, used by traffickers to mark their property
Has multiple cell phones
Has hotel room keys
Lacks knowledge of a given community or whereabouts
Displays a dramatic personality change, evasive behavior, and disengagement from school, hobbies, family, and friends
Has expensive items, such as hair styles, manicures, cell phones, clothes, and excess cash, with no known source of income
Inconsistencies in information and lack of ID
Protects the person who is hurting them and is not allowed or able to speak for themselves
Is a chronic truant, runaway, or homeless youth

FOR NON-EMERGENCY SUPPORT IN CANADA’S AIRPORTS:

Alberta

British Columbia

Ontario

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