2nd Session, 40th Legislature

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Bill 204

THE MANITOBA HUMAN TRAFFICKING AWARENESS DAY ACT

(Assented to                                         )

WHEREAS human trafficking is the trade in persons, often for the purpose of sexual slavery, servitude or forced labour;

AND WHEREAS human trafficking is an illegal and extremely lucrative industry that affects almost every country in the world;

AND WHEREAS the trafficking and exploitation of children, youth and adults are of great concern in Manitoba, Canada and the international community;

AND WHEREAS Stop Child Sexual Exploitation Awareness Week takes place during the second week of March to promote awareness about the sexual exploitation of children;

AND WHEREAS heightened awareness about human trafficking and sexual exploitation is an important part of Tracia's Trust, the province's comprehensive strategy to end sexual exploitation;

THEREFORE HER MAJESTY, by and with the advice and consent of the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba, enacts as follows:

Manitoba Human Trafficking Awareness Day

1

In each year, the Thursday of the second full week in March is to be known as Manitoba Human Trafficking Awareness Day.

C.C.S.M. reference

2

This Act may be referred to as chapter H182 of the Continuing Consolidation of the Statutes of Manitoba.

Coming into force

3

This Act comes into force on the day it receives royal assent.