Disrupting Human Trafficking in Canada’s Airports
Get help or report possible human trafficking activity in your airport
CALL 911 IN THE CASE OF EMERGENCY
Alberta
- YYC Calgary International Airport: 403-266-1234
- Fort McMurray Airport: 780-793-8970
Ontario
- London International Airport: 519-661-5670
- Toronto Pearson: 1-833-900-1010
CANADA’S NATIONAL HUMAN TRAFFICKING HOTLINE IS AN ADDITIONAL RESOURCE: 1-833-900-1010
Know the signs of human trafficking in aviation
- 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