Thunder Bay had highest average annual human trafficking rate in Canada over decade. Here's what's being done

Over 5,000 human trafficking incidents were reported to police in Canada between 2014 and 2024, according to federal data, with the highest average annual rates in Thunder Bay. Ahead of National Human Trafficking Awareness Day on Sunday, students and advocates in the northwestern Ontario city are working to address the illegal exploitation of people, often for sexual reasons or forced labour.