Reporting

• May be in immediate and significant danger, and do not understand the danger they are in
• Do not have the physical ability to get out of a dangerous situation
• Are unable to protect themselves because of physical or cognitive limitations

Provides a 24/7 national human trafficking hotline that connects individuals who have impacted by human trafficking with social services, law enforcement, and emergency services. Callers can also report tips of potential human trafficking. The service is confidential and available in more than 200 languages. Services are accessible to Deaf, hard of hearing and non-verbal via Telecommunications Relay Service and the chat function on the website.

By law, anyone who thinks a child is being abused or neglected by a parent or guardian must call Child Protection Services. Call if you think a child is/has:

• Being physically, sexually or emotionally hurt by a parent/guardian
• Been hurt and a parent/guardian did not prevent it but could have
• Living in a home where there is domestic violence
• Being neglected by their parent/guardian

Note: Child is defined as 17 years and younger * Sexual activity: Criminal Code of Canada defines age of consent as "...18 years where the sexual activity involves exploitative activity, such as prostitution, pornography or where there is a relationship of trust, authority or dependency. For other sexual activity, the age of consent is 16 years of age." See the Criminal Code for more details or call.

Call 9-1-1 if there is immediate danger

Canada's tipline for reporting potential illegal material online, such as sexual abuse and exploitation of children on the internet. All reports concerning incidents potentially violating the Criminal Code of Canada are sent to the police for possible investigation. Any information about a child potentially in need of protection is sent to child welfare.

Report using fillable form on website.
If you know about a child who is in immediate danger or risk, call 9-1-1 or local police.