Status of Women committee  As I mentioned before, we do support the Swedish model. One thing about the Swedish model is that law enforcement has to be trained in the law. They have to receive gender sensitization when it comes to implementation. That is one aspect that would have to be part of any approach

Status of Women committee  Originally, and certainly, the Palermo Protocol is connected to the organized crime treaty, as one of the intentions was to combat organized crime. However, the definition I was speaking of is very broad. I think the trafficking definition should be used because it is the most pr

Status of Women committee  I would, just quickly. The studies that I've seen in terms of aboriginal women being disproportionately in prostitution compared to other women are really quite shocking. There have been studies done in Vancouver and other parts of the country, and it's a concern that needs to be

Status of Women committee  Thank you, Madam Chair. The Coalition Against Trafficking in Women enthusiastically welcomes this occasion to address the issue of trafficking for the purpose of sexual exploitation. The coalition is an international non-government organization that has been promoting women's hu