Officials announce new funding to combat human trafficking in Alberta and support victims. (Photo: Government of Alberta)

By rdnewsNOW Staff

$5.5 MILLION

Province investing in 19 groups to combat human trafficking

Feb 21, 2025 | 5:14 PM

The Government of Alberta has announced funding for 19 organizations working to stop human trafficking and empower survivors.

A total of $5.5 million will go to the organizations as the province says it recognizes the need to address human trafficking and provide supports for those who have been victimized.

Public Safety Minister Mike Ellis says the government is taking a strong stance against traffickers.

“This funding will empower community-based organizations to provide specialized services that protect vulnerable individuals and disrupt the cycle of exploitation,” says Ellis. “With these community grants, we are ensuring traffickers are held accountable and survivors have the support they need from organizations such as The Alberta Centre to rebuild their lives.”

The Combatting Trafficking in Persons grant was introduced in December 2024.

The full list of grant recipients is as follows:

• Alberta Native Friendship Centres
• ALERT
• Buckspring Foundation
• Catholic Social Services
• CEASE
• Central Alberta Child Advocacy Centre
• Chiniki First Nation
• Goodstoney First Nation
• HER Victory
• Hull Services
• Kainai Transition Centre Society
• Métis Nation of Alberta
• Narrow Road Society
• REACH
• RESET Society
• Salvation Army
• The Alberta Centre for Human Trafficking
• Tsuut’ina Nation
• Waypoints

A media release from the Alberta Government did not specify how much money each organization would receive nor the exact work they would do with the money.