The Manitoba government is proposing legislation requiring hotel and Airbnb owners in the province to provide, among other things, the names and addresses of their guests to police, if necessary. It also proposes changes to the Child Sexual Exploitation and Human Trafficking Act.
According to a statement Thursday, if the law is passed, police could require hoteliers to provide information about their guests, even without a warrant. in case of immediate requests.
As for the proposed changes to the Child Sexual Exploitation and Human Trafficking Act, they will require temporary accommodation owners, taxi drivers and ride-sharing services that report any suspicion of human trafficking to the police.
With these legislative changes and new regulations, we can better combat human trafficking and keep vulnerable children and youth safe.said the Minister of Families, Rochelle Squires, in the press release.
The government estimates that 400 minors are victims of human trafficking visible in Manitoba, but Rochelle Squires believes the actual number may be approximately 4,000, taking into account unseen trade taking place behind closed doors and on the Internet.
The Child and Family Services Act is also targeted
According to the press release, the government has proposed to review the provisions of the Child and Family Services Act in relation to restraining orders.
These commands are intended to protect children in the care of someone who has abused a child or is likely to abuse a child.
The proposed changes target the criteria for applying such an order, which Rochelle Squires considers too stringent.
Winnipeg Police Service Chief and Manitoba Association of Chiefs of Police President Danny Smyth support the changes. Any tools to protect targeted traffickers will be greatly appreciated by provincial police officers.he said.
Source: Radio-Canada
