Human trafficking in Canada unfolds through a series of interconnected stages that reflect broader political, legal, and social dynamics. The first stage is recruitment, where traffickers identify and target vulnerable individuals. In the Canadian context, this often includes marginalized populations such as Indigenous women and girls, migrants, refugees, and youth in foster care. Recruitment methods range from deceptive job offers and false promises of education or a better life to emotional manipulation through romantic relationships, commonly referred to as the “boyfriend” tactic. Social media platforms have increasingly become tools for traffickers to initiate contact, making prevention more challenging for policymakers and law enforcement. The second stage is transportation and movement. Victims may be moved within Canada, often between provinces, or across international borders. Domestic trafficking is particularly