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	If the immigration officer believes a person may have been trafficked, they can issue a TRP. This gives the person legal status in Canada for up to 180 days. The permit can be re-issued at the end of the 180-day period by the CIC officer based on the trafficked person's situation. The trafficked person will have access to health care and counselling and they may also apply for a work permit.		If the immigration officer believes a person may have been trafficked, they can issue a TRP. This gives the person legal status in Canada for up to 180 days. The permit can be re-issued at the end of the 180-day period by the CIC officer based on the trafficked person's situation. The trafficked person will have access to health care and counselling and they may also apply for a work permit.

	For more information on the TRP see [http://www.pssg.gov.bc.ca/octiptraining/ Human Trafficking: Canada is Not Immune, Module 4].		For more information on the TRP, see [http://www.pssg.gov.bc.ca/octiptraining/ Human Trafficking: Canada is Not Immune, Module 4].

	Keep in mind the following principles when applying a human rights approach to providing services:		Keep in mind the following principles when applying a human rights approach to providing services:

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	* '''Trafficking of a person under the age of eighteen years''' (section 279.011) adds a mandatory minimum sentence of six years imprisonment where the offence involves aggravated assault, sexual assault or death of the trafficked child and a mandatory minimum sentence of five years in other cases.		* '''Trafficking of a person under the age of eighteen years''' (section 279.011) adds a mandatory minimum sentence of six years imprisonment where the offence involves aggravated assault, sexual assault or death of the trafficked child and a mandatory minimum sentence of five years in other cases.

	* '''Material benefit''' (section 279.02) makes it ~~acrime~~ to receive a financial or other material benefit knowing the benefit was a result of human trafficking. There is a maximum sentence of 10 years imprisonment.		* '''Material benefit''' (section 279.02) makes it a crime to receive a financial or other material benefit knowing the benefit was a result of human trafficking. There is a maximum sentence of 10 years imprisonment.

	* '''Withholding or destroying travel or identification documents''' (section 279.03), for example someone's passport or visa, for the purpose of committing human trafficking, is an offence. There is a maximum sentence of five years in prison.		* '''Withholding or destroying travel or identification documents''' (section 279.03), for example someone's passport or visa, for the purpose of committing human trafficking, is an offence. There is a maximum sentence of five years in prison.

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	For the complete text of these ''Criminal Code'' and ''Immigration and Refugee Protection Act'' sections, visit [http://laws.justice.gc.ca/eng laws.justice.gc.ca].		For the complete text of these ''Criminal Code'' and ''Immigration and Refugee Protection Act'' sections, visit [http://laws.justice.gc.ca/eng laws.justice.gc.ca].

	===Federal efforts===		==Federal efforts==

	In 2012, Canada created the National Action Plan to Combat Human Trafficking. This plan ~~commits~~ $25 million over four years to strengthen ~~Canada’s~~ efforts to prevent, detect and prosecute human trafficking as well as assist trafficked persons. A Human Trafficking Task Force led by Public Safety Canada has been established.		In 2012, Canada created the ''[http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/cnt/rsrcs/pblctns/ntnl-ctn-pln-cmbt/index-eng.aspx National Action Plan to Combat Human Trafficking]'' . This plan committed $25 million over four years to strengthen Canada's efforts to prevent, detect and prosecute human trafficking as well as assist trafficked persons. A Human Trafficking Task Force led by Public Safety Canada has been established.

	For more information visit [http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/cnt/cntrng-crm/hmn-trffckng/index-eng.aspx www.publicsafety.gc.ca~~/cnt/cntrng-crm/hmn-trffckng/index-eng.aspx~~].		For more information visit [http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/cnt/cntrng-crm/hmn-trffckng/index-eng.aspx www.publicsafety.gc.ca].

	===British Columbia's efforts===		==British Columbia's efforts==

	BC's Office to Combat Trafficking in Persons (OCTIP) is responsible for the overall coordination of the provincial strategy to address human trafficking. Fighting human trafficking requires a multidisciplinary response involving participation from all levels of government. The OCTIP works with both federal and provincial governments, law enforcement, academic organizations and community agencies.		BC's Office to Combat Trafficking in Persons (OCTIP) is responsible for the overall coordination of the provincial strategy to address human trafficking. Fighting human trafficking requires a multidisciplinary response involving participation from all levels of government. The OCTIP works with both federal and provincial governments, law enforcement, academic organizations and community agencies.
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	[[File:BC Action Plan-Wikibook.jpg\| link= ]]		[[File:BC Action Plan-Wikibook.jpg\| link= ]]

	~~OCTIP’s~~ mandate is to:		OCTIP's mandate is to:

	*~~Support~~ communities in building local capacity to address human trafficking – from prevention to service provision		*support communities in building local capacity to address human trafficking — from prevention to service provision,
	*~~Raise~~ awareness and provide training and education		*raise awareness and provide training and education,
	*~~Identify~~ gaps and barriers in services, policies and legislation that impede trafficked ~~persons’~~ internationally-protected human rights		*identify gaps and barriers in services, policies and legislation that impede trafficked persons' internationally-protected human rights, and
	*~~Contribute~~ to national and international efforts to combat human trafficking		*contribute to national and international efforts to combat human trafficking.

	British Columbia has a BC Action Plan to Combat Human Trafficking which lays out three key priorities and five priority action areas for responding to human trafficking issues across the province for the years 2013-2016.		British Columbia has a ''[http://www.pssg.gov.bc.ca/octip/docs/action-plan.pdf BC Action Plan to Combat Human Trafficking]'' which lays out three key priorities and five priority action areas for responding to human trafficking issues across the province for the years 2013-2016.

	~~Visit the plan at [http://www.pssg.gov.bc.ca/octip/docs/action-plan.pdf www.pssg.gov.bc.ca/octip/docs/action-plan.pdf].~~		==Law enforcement==

	~~===Law enforcement===~~		Canada's national police force, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), has established a Human Trafficking National Coordination Centre. The RCMP, municipal police forces, Canada Border Services Agency, non-government community organizations, and immigration lawyers in BC continue to work together to develop strategies to stop human trafficking.

	Canada’s national police force, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) has established a Human Trafficking National Coordination Centre. The RCMP, municipal police forces, Canada Border Services Agency, non-government community organizations, and immigration lawyers in BC continue to work together to develop strategies to stop human trafficking.		*'''Prevention''': Increase public awareness to help identify possible victims and traffickers, improve education for law enforcement, proactively investigate criminal organizations, and develop international agreements.
			*'''Protection''': Ensure the safety of trafficked persons through investigation, risk assessment and referral to appropriate community services.
	*''Prevention'' ~~– increase~~ public awareness to help identify possible victims and traffickers, improve education for law enforcement, proactively investigate criminal organizations, and develop international agreements.		*'''Prosecution''': Gather evidence so traffickers can be prosecuted.
	*''Protection'' ~~– ensure~~ the safety of trafficked persons through investigation, risk assessment and referral to appropriate community services.		*'''Partnership''': Work in partnership with others, both domestically and internationally.
	*''Prosecution'' ~~– gather~~ evidence so traffickers can be prosecuted.
	*''Partnership'' ~~- work~~ in partnership with others, both domestically and internationally.

	There are many challenges for law enforcement, for example:		There are many challenges for law enforcement, for example:

	*The international nature of trafficking – countries have different laws and the authorities in source countries may be involved in crime		*The international nature of trafficking — countries have different laws and the authorities in source countries may be involved in crime.
	*The hidden nature of trafficking and its connection to organized crime		*The hidden nature of trafficking and its connection to organized crime.
	*Trafficked people are frequently moved to different locations		*Trafficked people are frequently moved to different locations.
	*Trafficked people fear the police and immigration authorities and are afraid to testify against traffickers		*Trafficked people fear the police and immigration authorities and are afraid to testify against traffickers.
	*Trafficked people may not see themselves as victims of crime		*Trafficked people may not see themselves as victims of crime.

	===Community and faith-based organizations===		==Community and faith-based organizations==

	Community based agencies are enhancing their knowledge to extend support services to emerging trafficked persons. Faith based organizations are also contributing efforts to eliminate human trafficking by raising awareness of the issues within their congregation and community.		Community-based agencies are enhancing their knowledge to extend support services to emerging trafficked persons. Faith-based organizations are also contributing efforts to eliminate human trafficking by raising awareness of the issues within their congregation and community.

	~~===Support services===~~		The ''Trafficking in Persons Protocol'' emphasizes respect for the human rights of trafficked people and urges countries to cooperate with non-governmental organizations to provide for the basic needs of trafficked persons.

	The Trafficking in Persons Protocol emphasizes respect for the human rights of trafficked people and urges countries to cooperate with non-governmental organizations to provide for the basic needs of trafficked persons.		A comprehensive list of services is available through OCTIP's training site at [http://www.pssg.gov.bc.ca/octiptraining/index.html www.pssg.gov.bc.ca/octiptraining].

	A comprehensive list of services is available through OCTIP training site [http://www.pssg.gov.bc.ca/octiptraining/index.html www.pssg.gov.bc.ca/octiptraining~~/index.html~~].

	Key services a trafficked person may require include:		Key services a trafficked person may require include:
			* housing,
	* housing		* medical and psychological care,
	* medical and psychological care
	* counselling and information in a language understood by the trafficked person,		* counselling and information in a language understood by the trafficked person,
	* material help such as clothing and food		* material help such as clothing and food,
	* employment and education opportunities,		* employment and education opportunities,
	* legal assistance		* legal assistance, and
	* help to connect to police and government agencies.		* help to connect to police and government agencies.

	===Temporary Resident Permit (TRP)===		==Temporary Resident Permit (TRP)==

	The Trafficking in Persons Protocol also requires countries to consider adopting laws that allow trafficked persons to remain in the receiving country, temporarily or permanently. A Temporary Resident Permit (TRP) is available from Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC). The process starts with an interview with an immigration officer. At this point, the trafficked person does not have to prove that they have been trafficked, only that there is a possibility. The trafficked person is not required to help in any criminal investigation or to testify against their trafficker.		The ''Trafficking in Persons Protocol'' also requires countries to consider adopting laws that allow trafficked persons to remain in the receiving country, temporarily or permanently. A Temporary Resident Permit (TRP) is available from Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC). The process starts with an interview with an immigration officer. At this point, the trafficked person does not have to prove that they have been trafficked, only that there is a possibility. The trafficked person is not required to help in any criminal investigation or to testify against their trafficker.

	If the immigration officer believes a person may have been trafficked, they can issue a TRP. This gives the person legal status in Canada for up to 180 days. The permit can be re-issued at the end of the 180-day period by the CIC officer based on the trafficked ~~person’s~~ situation. The trafficked person will have access to health care and counselling and they may also apply for a work permit.		If the immigration officer believes a person may have been trafficked, they can issue a TRP. This gives the person legal status in Canada for up to 180 days. The permit can be re-issued at the end of the 180-day period by the CIC officer based on the trafficked person's situation. The trafficked person will have access to health care and counselling and they may also apply for a work permit.

	For more information on the TRP see Human Trafficking - Canada is Not Immune: Module 4~~. The web address is provided in the resource section of this Wikibook~~.		For more information on the TRP see [http://www.pssg.gov.bc.ca/octiptraining/ Human Trafficking: Canada is Not Immune, Module 4].

	Keep in mind the following principles when applying a human rights approach to providing services:		Keep in mind the following principles when applying a human rights approach to providing services:
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	* Help the trafficked person work with police if they choose to do so.		* Help the trafficked person work with police if they choose to do so.

	A complete list of guiding principles is available at [http://www.pssg.gov.bc.ca/~~octip/training.htm~~ www.pssg.gov.bc.ca/~~octip/training.htm~~].		A complete list of guiding principles is available at [http://www.pssg.gov.bc.ca/octiptraining www.pssg.gov.bc.ca/octiptraining].

	{{REVIEWED \| reviewer = [[People's Law School]], 2014}}		{{REVIEWED \| reviewer = [[People's Law School]], 2014}}

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	==Canadian law==		==Canadian law==

	Human trafficking is a serious criminal offence in Canada. Both the Criminal Code of Canada and the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act criminalize all aspects of human trafficking. ~~The four human trafficking offences in the Criminal Code are summarized below:~~		Human trafficking is a serious criminal offence in Canada. Both the ''[http://canlii.ca/t/7vf2 Criminal Code of Canada]'' and the ''[http://canlii.ca/t/7vwq Immigration and Refugee Protection Act]'' criminalize all aspects of human trafficking.

	* Trafficking of a person (Section 279.01)makes it a crime to participate in certain acts towards another person for the purpose of exploiting them. The sentence ranges from life imprisonment for cases involving kidnapping,aggravated assault, sexual assault or death to a maximum of 14 years for other cases.		===Criminal Code===

	* Trafficking of a person under the age of eighteen years (Section 279.011) adds a mandatory minimum sentence of six years imprisonment where the offence involves aggravated assault, sexual assault or death of the ~~trafficked child and a mandatory minimum sentence of five years in other cases.~~		The four human trafficking offences in the ''Criminal Code'' are:

	* ~~Material benefit~~ (~~Section~~ 279.02) makes it ~~acrime~~ to ~~receive a financial or other material benefit knowing~~ the ~~benefit was a result~~ of ~~human trafficking~~. ~~There is~~ a maximum ~~sentence~~ of 10 years ~~imprisonment~~.		*'''Trafficking of a person''' (section 279.01) makes it a crime to participate in certain acts towards another person for the purpose of exploiting them. The sentence ranges from life imprisonment for cases involving kidnapping, aggravated assault, sexual assault or death to a maximum of 14 years for other cases.

	* ~~Withholding or destroying travel or identification documents~~ (~~Section~~ 279.03), ~~for example someone’s passport~~ or ~~visa, for~~ the ~~purpose of committing human trafficking, is an offence. There is~~ a ~~maximum~~ sentence of five years in ~~prison~~.		* '''Trafficking of a person under the age of eighteen years''' (section 279.011) adds a mandatory minimum sentence of six years imprisonment where the offence involves aggravated assault, sexual assault or death of the trafficked child and a mandatory minimum sentence of five years in other cases.

	;''A person cannot legally consent to being exploited under the Criminal Code.''		* '''Material benefit''' (section 279.02) makes it acrime to receive a financial or other material benefit knowing the benefit was a result of human trafficking. There is a maximum sentence of 10 years imprisonment.

			* '''Withholding or destroying travel or identification documents''' (section 279.03), for example someone's passport or visa, for the purpose of committing human trafficking, is an offence. There is a maximum sentence of five years in prison.

			''A person cannot legally consent to being exploited under the Criminal Code.''

	===Immigration and Refugee Protection Act===		===Immigration and Refugee Protection Act===

	This law criminalizes the bringing of people into Canada through specified means. It is an offence to use deception, coercion, abduction, fraud,force, or threats of force to transport someone across the border. It is also an offence to hide or transport people who have been recruited in this way, once they arrive in Canada. Penalties for these offences are up to $1 million in fines or life in prison or both.		This law criminalizes the bringing of people into Canada through specified means. It is an offence to use deception, coercion, abduction, fraud, force, or threats of force to transport someone across the border. It is also an offence to hide or transport people who have been recruited in this way, once they arrive in Canada. Penalties for these offences are up to $1 million in fines or life in prison or both.

	The Act makes it an offence to use identity documents, such as a visa or passport, for the purpose of human trafficking or smuggling.The maximum sentence for this offence is 14 years in prison.		The Act makes it an offence to use identity documents, such as a visa or passport, for the purpose of human trafficking or smuggling.The maximum sentence for this offence is 14 years in prison.

	For the complete text of these Criminal Code and ~~IRA~~ sections visit [http://laws.justice.gc.ca/eng laws.justice.gc.ca~~/eng~~].		For the complete text of these ''Criminal Code'' and ''Immigration and Refugee Protection Act'' sections, visit [http://laws.justice.gc.ca/eng laws.justice.gc.ca].

	===Federal efforts===		===Federal efforts===

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	*'''Prosecution''': Prosecuting the traffickers.		*'''Prosecution''': Prosecuting the traffickers.

	In addition, Canada's National Action Plan to Combat Human Trafficking recognizes a fourth P, partnerships.		In addition, Canada's ''[http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/cnt/rsrcs/pblctns/ntnl-ctn-pln-cmbt/index-eng.aspx National Action Plan to Combat Human Trafficking]'' recognizes a fourth P, partnerships.

	*'''Partnerships''': Partnership is the promotion of cooperation among countries in order to effectively meet the goals of protection, prevention and prosecution.		*'''Partnerships''': Partnership is the promotion of cooperation among countries in order to effectively meet the goals of protection, prevention and prosecution.

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	==International law: The United Nations Trafficking in Persons Protocol==		==International law: The United Nations Trafficking in Persons Protocol==

	In 2000, the United Nations adopted the ''[http://www.osce.org/odihr/19223 Protocol to Prevent, Suppress and Punish Trafficking in Persons, especially Women and Children]''. The ~~''Trafficking in Persons~~ Protocol'' establishes the most widely accepted international framework to fight human trafficking, especially of women and children.		In 2000, the United Nations adopted the ''[http://www.osce.org/odihr/19223 Protocol to Prevent, Suppress and Punish Trafficking in Persons, especially Women and Children]''. The Protocol establishes the most widely accepted international framework to fight human trafficking, especially of women and children.

	Canada ratified the ''Trafficking in Persons Protocol'' in 2002 and is committed to developing laws and programs to implement it. The Protocol requires countries that have ratified it to focus on three main areas, referred to as the three P's:		Canada ratified the ''Trafficking in Persons Protocol'' in 2002 and is committed to developing laws and programs to implement it. The Protocol requires countries that have ratified it to focus on three main areas, referred to as the three P's:

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	*'''Partnerships''': Partnership is the promotion of cooperation among countries in order to effectively meet the goals of protection, prevention and prosecution.		*'''Partnerships''': Partnership is the promotion of cooperation among countries in order to effectively meet the goals of protection, prevention and prosecution.

	===Canadian law===		==Canadian law==

	Human trafficking is a serious criminal offence in Canada. Both the Criminal Code of Canada and the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act criminalize all aspects of human trafficking. The four human trafficking offences in the Criminal Code are summarized below:		Human trafficking is a serious criminal offence in Canada. Both the Criminal Code of Canada and the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act criminalize all aspects of human trafficking. The four human trafficking offences in the Criminal Code are summarized below:

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	==International ~~Law~~: ~~the~~ United Nations Trafficking in Persons Protocol==		==International law: The United Nations Trafficking in Persons Protocol==

	In 2000, the United Nations adopted the Protocol to Prevent, Suppress and Punish Trafficking in Persons, especially Women and Children. The Trafficking in Persons Protocol establishes the most widely accepted international framework to fight human trafficking, especially of women and children.		In 2000, the United Nations adopted the ''[http://www.osce.org/odihr/19223 Protocol to Prevent, Suppress and Punish Trafficking in Persons, especially Women and Children]''. The ''Trafficking in Persons Protocol'' establishes the most widely accepted international framework to fight human trafficking, especially of women and children.

	Canada ratified the Trafficking Protocol in 2002 and is committed to developing laws and programs to implement it. The ~~Trafficking~~ Protocol requires countries that have ratified it to focus on three main areas, referred to as the three ~~P’s~~:		Canada ratified the ''Trafficking in Persons Protocol'' in 2002 and is committed to developing laws and programs to implement it. The Protocol requires countries that have ratified it to focus on three main areas, referred to as the three P's:

	* ''Protection'' — Protecting and assisting those who have been trafficked.		*'''Protection''': Protecting and assisting those who have been trafficked.
	* ''Prevention'' — Preventing and combating human trafficking.		*'''Prevention''': Preventing and combating human trafficking.
	* ''Prosecution'' — Prosecuting the traffickers.		*'''Prosecution''': Prosecuting the traffickers.

	In addition, ~~Canada’s~~ National Action Plan to Combat Human Trafficking recognizes a fourth P – partnerships.		In addition, Canada's National Action Plan to Combat Human Trafficking recognizes a fourth P, partnerships.

	*''Partnerships'' — Partnership is the promotion of cooperation among countries in order to effectively meet the goals of ~~Protection~~, ~~Prevention~~ and ~~Prosecution~~.		*'''Partnerships''': Partnership is the promotion of cooperation among countries in order to effectively meet the goals of protection, prevention and prosecution.

	===Canadian ~~Law~~===		===Canadian law===

	Human trafficking is a serious criminal offence in Canada. Both the Criminal Code of Canada and the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act criminalize all aspects of human trafficking. The four human trafficking offences in the Criminal Code are summarized below:		Human trafficking is a serious criminal offence in Canada. Both the Criminal Code of Canada and the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act criminalize all aspects of human trafficking. The four human trafficking offences in the Criminal Code are summarized below:
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	For the complete text of these Criminal Code and IRA sections visit [http://laws.justice.gc.ca/eng laws.justice.gc.ca/eng].		For the complete text of these Criminal Code and IRA sections visit [http://laws.justice.gc.ca/eng laws.justice.gc.ca/eng].

	===Federal ~~Efforts~~===		===Federal efforts===

	In 2012, Canada created the National Action Plan to Combat Human Trafficking. This plan commits $25 million over four years to strengthen Canada’s efforts to prevent, detect and prosecute human trafficking as well as assist trafficked persons. A Human Trafficking Task Force led by Public Safety Canada has been established.		In 2012, Canada created the National Action Plan to Combat Human Trafficking. This plan commits $25 million over four years to strengthen Canada’s efforts to prevent, detect and prosecute human trafficking as well as assist trafficked persons. A Human Trafficking Task Force led by Public Safety Canada has been established.
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	For more information visit [http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/cnt/cntrng-crm/hmn-trffckng/index-eng.aspx www.publicsafety.gc.ca/cnt/cntrng-crm/hmn-trffckng/index-eng.aspx].		For more information visit [http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/cnt/cntrng-crm/hmn-trffckng/index-eng.aspx www.publicsafety.gc.ca/cnt/cntrng-crm/hmn-trffckng/index-eng.aspx].

	===British Columbia's ~~Efforts~~===		===British Columbia's efforts===

	~~BC’s~~ Office to Combat Trafficking in Persons(OCTIP) is responsible for the overall coordination of the provincial strategy to address human trafficking. Fighting human trafficking requires a multidisciplinary response involving participation from all levels of government. The OCTIP works with both federal and provincial governments, law enforcement, academic organizations and community agencies.		BC's Office to Combat Trafficking in Persons (OCTIP) is responsible for the overall coordination of the provincial strategy to address human trafficking. Fighting human trafficking requires a multidisciplinary response involving participation from all levels of government. The OCTIP works with both federal and provincial governments, law enforcement, academic organizations and community agencies.

	[[File:BC Action Plan-Wikibook.jpg~~\| center~~ \| link= ]]		[[File:BC Action Plan-Wikibook.jpg\| link= ]]

	OCTIP’s mandate is to:		OCTIP’s mandate is to:
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	Visit the plan at [http://www.pssg.gov.bc.ca/octip/docs/action-plan.pdf www.pssg.gov.bc.ca/octip/docs/action-plan.pdf].		Visit the plan at [http://www.pssg.gov.bc.ca/octip/docs/action-plan.pdf www.pssg.gov.bc.ca/octip/docs/action-plan.pdf].

	===Law ~~Enforcement~~===		===Law enforcement===

	Canada’s national police force, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) has established a Human Trafficking National Coordination Centre. The RCMP, municipal police forces, Canada Border Services Agency, non-government community organizations, and immigration lawyers in BC continue to work together to develop strategies to stop human trafficking.		Canada’s national police force, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) has established a Human Trafficking National Coordination Centre. The RCMP, municipal police forces, Canada Border Services Agency, non-government community organizations, and immigration lawyers in BC continue to work together to develop strategies to stop human trafficking.
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	*Trafficked people may not see themselves as victims of crime		*Trafficked people may not see themselves as victims of crime

	===Community and ~~Faith~~-~~Based Organizations~~===		===Community and faith-based organizations===

	Community based agencies are enhancing their knowledge to extend support services to emerging trafficked persons. Faith based organizations are also contributing efforts to eliminate human trafficking by raising awareness of the issues within their congregation and community.		Community based agencies are enhancing their knowledge to extend support services to emerging trafficked persons. Faith based organizations are also contributing efforts to eliminate human trafficking by raising awareness of the issues within their congregation and community.

	===Support ~~Services~~===		===Support services===

	The Trafficking in Persons Protocol emphasizes respect for the human rights of trafficked people and urges countries to cooperate with non-governmental organizations to provide for the basic needs of trafficked persons.		The Trafficking in Persons Protocol emphasizes respect for the human rights of trafficked people and urges countries to cooperate with non-governmental organizations to provide for the basic needs of trafficked persons.
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	===British Columbia's Efforts===		===British Columbia's Efforts===

	~~[[File:~~OCTIP ~~Diagram 4- HT in Canada Wikibook~~.~~jpg \| right \| link= ]]~~		BC’s Office to Combat Trafficking in Persons(OCTIP) is responsible for the overall coordination of the provincial strategy to address human trafficking. Fighting human trafficking requires a multidisciplinary response involving participation from all levels of government. The OCTIP works with both federal and provincial governments, law enforcement, academic organizations and community agencies.

	BC’s Office to Combat Trafficking in Persons(OCTIP) is responsible for the overall coordination of the provincial strategy to address human trafficking. Fighting human trafficking requires a multidisciplinary response involving participation from all levels of government. The OCTIP works with both federal and provincial governments, law enforcement, academic organizations and community agencies.		[[File:BC Action Plan-Wikibook.jpg\| center \| link= ]]

	OCTIP’s mandate is to:		OCTIP’s mandate is to: