Today, the Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of State (Small Business and Tourism), and Shannon Miedema, Member of Parliament for Halifax, announced more than $1.4 million for six organizations to strengthen supports for victims and survivors of human trafficking, and advance community-driven prevention efforts.
Today, the Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of State (Small Business and Tourism), and Shannon Miedema, Member of Parliament for Halifax, announced more than $1.4 million for six organizations to strengthen supports for victims and survivors of human trafficking, and advance community-driven prevention efforts.
- Published
- Jul 17, 2026
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- Jul 17, 2026
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