The document summarizes key findings from a press conference on human trafficking in Canada given by Prof. Benjamin Perrin. It discusses the definition of human trafficking, findings on sex trafficking and forced labor in Canada, the role of technology like Craigslist, demand for trafficking, and recommendations to improve Canada's response, including establishing a national action plan and increasing support for victims.

1. Press Conference (Toronto, Ontario) October 12, 2010 Prof. Benjamin Perrin, author of Invisible Chains: Canada’s Underground World of Human Trafficking www.endmoderndayslavery.ca National Public Awareness Campaign to End Modern-Day Slavery

16. Technology of Trafficking: Craigslist: Canada vs. U.S. Toronto Vancouver U.S. Cities 180 160 140 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 Monthly % Change from First Point Craigslist implemented additional measures in the U.S. but not Canada to crack down on explicit and under-age sex ads

17. Technology of Trafficking: Craigslist “Walmart of Child Sex Trafficking” (CNN) In September 2010, Craigslist permanently shut down its erotic/adult services section in the U.S. (but not Canada) due to infiltration by sex traffickers and pressure from law-makers. Public Safety Minister Vic Toews and his provincial counterparts should demand the same. If Craigslist is unwilling to shut down its erotic services section in Canada, then charges should be laid under the Criminal Code against the company, its founder Craig Newmark, and CEO Jim Buckmaster for aiding and abetting human trafficking, child trafficking, and the prostitution of minors.

23. Government of Ontario: What is the provincial government doing to help trafficking victims? “ I don’t think anything has been done.” – Detective Sergeant Mike Hamel, Toronto Police Service, Sex Crimes Unit “ We have very little infrastructure in place that would make it easy or give that victim the confidence to call the police. We just don’t seem to have the resources.” – Detective Wendy Leaver, Special Victims Unit, Toronto Police Service “ We need money for clothes and they need money for food. We had one girl from Alberta that our unit paid for out of petty cash, because our battered women’s shelters were full.” – Constable Kristine Arnold, Peel Regional Police, Vice Unit

26. Traffickers Have a Plan, But Canada Doesn’t “ You'll start to dress her, think for her, own her. If you and your victim are sexually active, slow it down. After sex, take her shopping for one item. Hair and/or nails is fine. She'll develop a feeling of accomplishment.” “ The shopping after a month will be replaced with cash. The love making turns into raw sex. She'll start to crave the intimacy and be willing to get back into your good graces. After you have broken her spirit, she has no sense of self value. Now pimp, put a price tag on the item you have manufactured.” – Excerpt from “ The Pimp Game; An Instructional Manual” (Royal, 1998)

31. Questions? Rally in Montreal in Support of Bill C-268 (stronger sentences for child traffickers) Grandmothers Protecting Our Children Sacred Walk (Winnipeg)