Child Sexual Exploitation on the Internet
Online child sexual exploitation is one of the most disturbing public safety issues facing society today. It continues to harm past and present generations of children in Canada and abroad.
About Online Child Sexual Exploitation
Overview and key statistics.
Actions to Combat Online Child Sexual Exploitation
National Strategy for the Protection of Children from Sexual Exploitation on the Internet, partners and federal investments.
International Efforts and Cooperation
International partnerships and initiatives to combat online child sexual exploitation.
Support for Victims and Survivors
Resources and services for victims and survivors of online child sexual exploitation.
Funding Programs to Combat Online Child Sexual Exploitation
Initiatives, research and programs to increase knowledge, raise awareness and help advance efforts to combat online child sexual exploitation.
Awareness and Resources
Educational materials, publications, reports and webinar summaries.
Features
Online offenders use child-friendly apps to meet and exploit children. And it happens in Canada more than you think. Learn how to protect your kids.
Law enforcement agencies across Canada are seeing an exponential increase in cases of online sexual extortion of minors. Learn more about this critical issue and how to report suspected incidents.
The digital industry is instrumental in preventing online services and platforms from being used to facilitate online child sexual exploitation and abuse. Learn more about the Voluntary Principles to Counter Online Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse, which are part of wider efforts to protect children, both on and offline.
Online Child Sexual Exploitation News Releases
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Government of Canada invests in protecting children and youth from online sexual exploitation
March 20, 2025 -
Five Country Ministerial Statement on the Second Anniversary of the Launch of the “Voluntary Principles to Counter Online Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse”
March 24, 2022 -
Government of Canada Awareness Campaign Addresses Growing Risk of Online Child Sexual Exploitation
July 12, 2021
Online Child Sexual Exploitation Publications and Reports
- Public Safety Canada Webinar Series 2023: Combatting Online Child Sexual Exploitation
- Public Safety Canada Webinar Series 2022: Combatting Online Child Sexual Exploitation
- Summary of the Evaluation of the Expansion of the National Strategy for the Protection of Children from Sexual Exploitation on the Internet
- Evaluation of the Expansion to the National Strategy for the Protection of Children from Sexual Exploitation on the Internet
- Public Safety Canada Webinar Series 2021: Combatting Online Child Sexual Exploitation for Criminal Justice Professionals
More Online Child Sexual Exploitation Publications and Reports
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