INTERNATIONAL MIGRATION

This article discusses the Canadian government's approach to human trafficking since the adoption of the UN Trafficking Protocol in 2000. The authors begin with an overview of the Trafficking Protocol and analyze Canada's efforts in three areas: prevention of human trafficking, protection of trafficking victims and prosecution of traffickers. They argue that while the Canadian government has made significant progress since 2000, greater legislative measures are necessary to protect and promote the human rights of trafficked individuals, who are often treated as criminals.

This article provides a literature review on research conducted on the trafficking industries in Canada, the US and Mexico. While the authors themselves do not focus on the subject of trafficking of women in North America, they survey studies, research and publications produced by academics, NGOs and governmental organizations on the topic. They identify the nature of trafficking research in North American, focusing on the types of studies conducted, research gaps and methodologies.