Human trafficking is happening right here in Alberta, in both urban and rural communities.

ACT Alberta is a provincial charity that provides front-line support to victims and survivors of both labour and sex trafficking. As one of Canada’s oldest anti-trafficking agencies, we are dedicated to preventing human trafficking and standing with those affected by it.

Did you know?

Did you know?

ACT Alberta has supported over 1000 victims of human trafficking since our inception in 2008. 

Human trafficking happens in fully legal, registered businesses across Alberta.

100% of ACT’s labour trafficking clients are migrant workers, and 60% of them were exploited in the hospitality industry.

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Vulnerabilities

While anyone can be trafficked, there are several factors that make a person higher risk. Traffickers exploit vulnerabilities. They fill a need someone is missing.  

Labour Trafficking 

  • Recent migration​ – a trafficker may offer community 

  • Economic hardship​ – a trafficker may offer work 

  • Unstable housing – a trafficker may offer a place to stay 

Sex Trafficking 

  • Substance use concern​ – a trafficker may provide drugs to feed a habit 

  • Runaway/unhoused youth​ – a trafficker will offer a “safe” place to stay 

  • Unstable housing  

Indicators

Human trafficking can be difficult to spot, but there are some indicators that may signal someone is being exploited.

  • Limited or no control over money, working conditions or schedule 

  • Isolation and/or limited contact with family or friends 

  • No ID or passport 

  • Owes a large debt and is unable to pay it off ​(debt bondage)

  • Appears unusually anxious, submissive, tense or nervous/paranoid 

  • Feelings of hopelessness, worthlessness, or lack of self-esteem