Salvation Army Centre of Hope building with shield
On June 8, a human trafficking ring in London, Ont., was dismantled as a result of an investigation conducted by the RCMP, Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), and local police. The operation led to the liberation of 31 people. The Salvation Army’s Centre of Hope assisted in the operation by providing showers, toiletries, clothing and  […]

Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Response

Posted on 10th March 2023, by SalvationArmy.ca
word cloud for human trafficking
As part of the global community, Canada and Bermuda is seeing too many people experiencing modern slavery and human trafficking (MSHT) within our borders. While there are people in our communities not experiencing freedom, The Salvation Army will not stop until there is freedom for all. “For us, it has been a year of learning  […]

Human Trafficking Survivor Restores Hope on the Frontlines

Posted on 30th July 2020, by SalvationArmy.ca
Caroline sits at her desk ready to give hope to other human trafficking victims
Caroline Pugh-Roberts is one of millions of men, women and children who have fallen into the hands of traffickers. Today, as a survivor and educator, she works with other victims at The Salvation Army in London, Ont., to not only help them live but flourish. “I didn’t realize I was being trafficked,” says Caroline. “I  […]

Hope in a Handbag

Posted on 12th November 2019, by SalvationArmy.ca
Joy Ball stands with purses filled with practical items and ready for delivery.
Although the exact number of people who are trafficked in Canada is unknown, there is growing evidence of its widespread occurrence. When The Salvation Army’s Take-a-Break ladies group in Oshawa, Ont., learned that this form of modern-day slavery was prevalent in their community, they became educated and involved. “A few years ago, our Bible study  […]
Toronto, December 9, 2013 – Canada’s largest non-governmental direct social service provider is commending the Federal Government on the creation and launch of a dedicated enforcement team based in Montreal to combat human trafficking (click here for report). The Salvation Army has participated in consultations around the development of the national plan and sees the  […]
OTTAWA, June 6, 2012 – Canada’s largest non-governmental direct social service provider is commending the Federal Government on the release of a national strategy to address the issue of Human Trafficking. The Salvation Army had called on the government to develop a national plan and participated in the development of the strategy announced today in  […]
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Salvation Army Responds to Human Trafficking

Posted on 26th September 2011, by SalvationArmy.ca
Modern-day slavery exists. Although it is illegal in Canada, thousands of people every year are being bought and sold. Human trafficking is a hidden evil that The Salvation Army chooses to target. The Salvation Army’s Response The Salvation Army has been involved in anti-human trafficking efforts since 1884 when it first established a “Rescue Home”  […]
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