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While you won’t see him on the Grandstand stage this Stampede he made the tough choice back in May not to headline, saying he’ll return to post-pandemic performing “when the time is right” Paul Brandt is busy behind the scenes.
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He’s back this Stampede with one of his most-loved charitable endeavours, the #NotInMyCity campaign, which works to fight sexual exploitation and human trafficking, with a focus on children and youth.
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Human trafficking and sexual exploitation are just a couple of the serious societal problems that have increased significantly due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The impacts of such horrendous crimes are devastating, and, as the federal representative of Battle-River Crowfoot, I have and will continue to take steps to fight for the survivors and their families.
Trafficking individuals for sexual purposes may seem like a foreign concept in rural Alberta, and yet, the unfortunate reality is this grievous crime is far more prevalent than many realize. While there has been limited awareness in the past, various steps have been taken by organizations, law enforcement, and the Government to bring the reality of human trafficking to the general population; what to watch for as traffickers seek to groom victims, and how to seek help.
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Human Trafficking Awareness: Joint statement
Minister of Culture, Multiculturalism and Status of Women Leela Sharon Aheer, Minister of Justice and Solicitor General Kaycee Madu and Minister of Children’s Services Rebecca Schulz issued the following statements on National Human Trafficking Awareness Day:
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“Human trafficking is a serious crime that exploits people of all ages and genders; however, the majority of victims in Canada are women, and a disproportionate number of those women and girls are Indigenous. In all of its forms, trafficking of persons is a violation of basic human rights, and is largely hidden and pervasive.