The Alberta government is committing $20.8 million over the next four years to combat human trafficking. .“One of our very first platform commitments was to implement a nine-point Alberta Action Plan to Combat Human Trafficking,” said Alberta Premier Jason Kenney in a Sunday press release. .“Today’s announcement of over $20 million in additional funding continues that life-saving work.”.The release said the Alberta government will be implementing its human trafficking task force’s five recommendations to protect and assist vulnerable people and stop them from being exploited by traffickers. .The release went on to say the funding will create an Office to Combat Trafficking in Persons and a centre of excellence for research and data collection. It added the money will establish a grant for coordinated community support and indigenous-led and culturally-relevant services..The Alberta government said it will fund civilian positions through the Alberta Law Enforcement Response Teams, which will be focused on supporting victims and survivors during investigations. It said it will collaborate to implement other task force recommendations. .“This funding is critical to combat human trafficking in the province,” said Alberta Justice Minister and Solicitor General Tyler Shandro. .“It will allow survivors and victims of human trafficking to receive the specialized services they need and reduce the risk of re-exploitation.”.The release said human trafficking is more prevalent than what statistics show because of the hidden nature of the crime, high levels of fear among victims and survivors, and problems with data collection and information distribution..“Today’s step reinforces Alberta’s determination to stamp out this terrible exploitation,” said Kenney. .This announcement comes after Saskatchewan toughened its human trafficking law in April. .READ MORE: Saskatchewan toughens its human trafficking laws.“This legislation is intended to improve safety for survivors, while holding traffickers accountable for this horrific crime,” said Saskatchewan Justice Minister Gordon Wyant. .The law made it easier for victims to obtain a protection order and included new restrictions prohibiting traffickers from contacting their victims..This is what the Western Standard is up againstThe Trudeau government is funding lies and propaganda by directly subsidizing the mainstream media. They do this to entrench the powerful Eastern, woke and corrupt interests that dominate the political, social and economic institutions in Canada. Federal authorities are constantly trying to censor us and stop us from publishing the stories that they don’t want you to read. Ottawa may weaponize our taxes and police against us, but we’ve got a powerful ally on our side.You. Free men, and free women. We need you to stand with us and become a member of the Western Standard. Here’s what you will get for your membership:Unlimited access to all articles from the Western Standard, Alberta Report, West Coast Standard, and Saskatchewan Standard, with no paywall. Our daily newsletter delivered to your inbox. .Access to exclusive Member-only WS events.Keep the West’s leading independent media voice strong and free.If you can, please support us with a monthly or annual membership. It takes just a moment to set up, and you will be making a big impact on keeping one the last independent media outlets in Canada free from Ottawa’s corrupting influence.
The Alberta government is committing $20.8 million over the next four years to combat human trafficking. .“One of our very first platform commitments was to implement a nine-point Alberta Action Plan to Combat Human Trafficking,” said Alberta Premier Jason Kenney in a Sunday press release. .“Today’s announcement of over $20 million in additional funding continues that life-saving work.”.The release said the Alberta government will be implementing its human trafficking task force’s five recommendations to protect and assist vulnerable people and stop them from being exploited by traffickers. .The release went on to say the funding will create an Office to Combat Trafficking in Persons and a centre of excellence for research and data collection. It added the money will establish a grant for coordinated community support and indigenous-led and culturally-relevant services..The Alberta government said it will fund civilian positions through the Alberta Law Enforcement Response Teams, which will be focused on supporting victims and survivors during investigations. It said it will collaborate to implement other task force recommendations. .“This funding is critical to combat human trafficking in the province,” said Alberta Justice Minister and Solicitor General Tyler Shandro. .“It will allow survivors and victims of human trafficking to receive the specialized services they need and reduce the risk of re-exploitation.”.The release said human trafficking is more prevalent than what statistics show because of the hidden nature of the crime, high levels of fear among victims and survivors, and problems with data collection and information distribution..“Today’s step reinforces Alberta’s determination to stamp out this terrible exploitation,” said Kenney. .This announcement comes after Saskatchewan toughened its human trafficking law in April. .READ MORE: Saskatchewan toughens its human trafficking laws.“This legislation is intended to improve safety for survivors, while holding traffickers accountable for this horrific crime,” said Saskatchewan Justice Minister Gordon Wyant. .The law made it easier for victims to obtain a protection order and included new restrictions prohibiting traffickers from contacting their victims..This is what the Western Standard is up againstThe Trudeau government is funding lies and propaganda by directly subsidizing the mainstream media. They do this to entrench the powerful Eastern, woke and corrupt interests that dominate the political, social and economic institutions in Canada. Federal authorities are constantly trying to censor us and stop us from publishing the stories that they don’t want you to read. Ottawa may weaponize our taxes and police against us, but we’ve got a powerful ally on our side.You. Free men, and free women. We need you to stand with us and become a member of the Western Standard. Here’s what you will get for your membership:Unlimited access to all articles from the Western Standard, Alberta Report, West Coast Standard, and Saskatchewan Standard, with no paywall. Our daily newsletter delivered to your inbox. .Access to exclusive Member-only WS events.Keep the West’s leading independent media voice strong and free.If you can, please support us with a monthly or annual membership. It takes just a moment to set up, and you will be making a big impact on keeping one the last independent media outlets in Canada free from Ottawa’s corrupting influence.
