What We Do

From a labour rights perspective, GAATW Canada bridges community and scholarly expertise to address human trafficking through research, policy change, advocacy, education, and mutual partnerships.

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Advocacy

We promote proven-effective anti-trafficking policy and practice among government, law enforcement, and others with decision-making power.

We collaborate with partners who respect people’s human and labour rights and advocate for approaches that will have long-term benefits for trafficked, at-risk, and anti-trafficked individuals.

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Research

We gather, produce, and share peer-reviewed and community-based knowledge to create an evidence-based, labour rights-centred response to human trafficking in Canada.

We make research accessible to policymakers, the media, the general public, and others.

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Partnership

We cultivate mutually beneficial partnerships that develop over time, grounded in solidarity and respect. We are mindful of barriers to participation, such as time, resources, and capacity.

We strive to ensure all partnerships are worthwhile for everyone involved.

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Policy

We monitor trafficking-related issues and advise on laws, policy, and practice. We critically examine the impacts of government, law enforcement, and community-based approaches to human trafficking in Canada.

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Education

We share and promote evidence-based information to advance legislative, policy, and program change on labour rights and trafficking-related issues.

How we do it

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GAATW Canada provides a national voice and labour rights approach to anti-trafficking policy and practice through research, advocacy, and public education.

Current Projects

There’s a Better Way — GAATW Canada’s 2026 campaign encourages people to rethink popular anti-trafficking efforts.

2026 FIFA World Cup Analysis on Human Trafficking—GAATW Canada conducts a qualitative research study on the World Cup in Vancouver.

Cross-Movement Collaborations—Working across issues, GAATW Canada creates and highlights more effective, community-led solutions to prevent and address human trafficking.

“Is it trafficking? Examining gender-based violence among women who do informal, precarious, non-standard work”—A 2023-2027 research project conducted by GAATW Canada in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and the Yukon.

Organizational Capacity Building—A 2024-2027 initiative aimed at revitalizing GAATW Canada and strengthening our capacity in the following key areas: governance and human resources, strategic planning, and advocacy and communications.

Victim Week Webinar—GAATW Canada in conversation with Indigenous partners.

Current Funders

Women and Gender Equality Canada

Department of Justice Canada

Houssian Foundation

University of Victoria

Support Our Work

Support GAATW Canada in advancing its work to create a fairer, more compassionate society where exploitation has no place.

Your generosity helps us enhance our public education, research, policy, and advocacy efforts, aiming to create informed, broad-reaching impact that supports prevention, improves direct services, and fosters systemic change.

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