The Human Trafficking of International Students: A Much Needed Conversation

Human trafficking takes place in Canada and can happen to anyone. In this webinar, we’re joined by Paola Carmagnani (she/her), from the Canadian Centre to End Human Trafficking to debunk myths and misperceptions about human trafficking in the Canadian context. We will also shed light into the conditions that make students vulnerable to exploitation, and expand on risks factors specific to international students, where trafficking intersects with immigration. Bearing in mind the ongoing conversation of curbing the rhetoric around newcomers, particularly the blaming of international students and refugees for the housing crisis and access to basic needs like food security; this workshop will also examine the business model in post-secondary education and address the root causes of human trafficking that lead to the circumstances of immigration status uncertainty for international students across Canada. The goal of the presentation is to equip participants with actionable information about how students are impacted, prevalent forms of trafficking, potential indicators and red flags as well as best practices to prevent and respond to occurrences.