New data from the Waterloo Regional Police Service shows human trafficking cases in our region are now nearly triple the national average. The most common age of girls being trafficked in Canada is just 13 years old.
At the same time, the ongoing drug crisis continues to fuel e… Read more
xploitation, violence, and addiction in our communities. A large piece of the puzzle is traffickers preying on the vulnerable, the impact is being felt across Waterloo Region.
Law enforcement is working tirelessly to keep our streets safe, but failed federal policies have placed unnecessary strain on the very officers we rely on.
We need stronger enforcement after arrest, real consequences for traffickers and drug dealers, and meaningful supports for survivors and those seeking recovery. Our children are not commodities and our community deserves better.