Chief Advisor to Combat Human Trafficking
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Overview
The Chief Advisor to Combat Human Trafficking advises the Minister of Public Safety on the Government of Canada's efforts to combat human trafficking and brings awareness both domestically and internationally. The role also includes working with the Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Indigenous partners to advance Calls for Justice with respect to the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls.
As of April 2026, the Chief Advisor position is vacant, and was previously occupied by Ms. Jennifer Richardson from January 2025 to April 2026.
Mandate
- Engage with key domestic and international stakeholders and Indigenous partners to identify best practices as well as opportunities for collaboration, intervention, and information sharing;
- Provide recommendations to the Minister of Public Safety on how to respond to emerging trends;
- Provide support and non-binding advice to the Minister of Public Safety on the Government of Canada's anti-human trafficking efforts, including the establishment of a survivors advisory committee;
- The Chief Advisor may also sit as an ex-officio member of a survivor advisory committee in order to co-chair meetings and liaise with the Department on behalf of the survivor advisory committee;
- Increase awareness of the crime through engagement and public speaking opportunities in domestic and international fora, upon the request of the Minister of Public Safety;
- Work with the Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Indigenous partners to advance the Calls for Justice related to human trafficking, following the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls, including collaborating with existing networks and partners. Relevant Calls for Justice include (but may not be exclusive to): 3.4, 7.3, 7.9, 8.1, 11.2, 12.12, 12.14, 16.24.
Statements
Jennifer Richardson – Chief Advisor to Combat Human Trafficking (2025-2026)
- Statement from the Chief Advisor to Combat Human Trafficking on Human Trafficking Awareness Day
- Statement from the Chief Advisor to Combat Human Trafficking on World Day Against Trafficking in Persons 2025
- Statement from the Chief Advisor to Combat Human Trafficking on Sisters in Spirit Day and the National Day of Action for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and 2SLGBTQI+ people
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