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An Act to amend the Criminal Code (trafficking in persons) (S.C. 2012, c. 15)

Assented to 2012-06-28

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An Act to amend the Criminal Code (trafficking in persons)

S.C. 2012, c. 15

Assented to 2012-06-28

An Act to amend the Criminal Code (trafficking in persons)

SUMMARY

This enactment amends the Criminal Code to add the offence of trafficking in persons to the offences committed outside Canada for which Canadian citizens or permanent residents may be prosecuted in Canada.

It also amends the Act to add factors that the Court may consider when determining whether an accused exploits another person.

R.S., c. C-46

Her Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate and House of Commons of Canada, enacts as follows:

1. Section 7 of the Criminal Code is amended by adding the following after subsection (4.1):

  • Marginal note:Offence in relation to trafficking in persons

    (4.11) Notwithstanding anything in this Act or any other Act, every one who, outside Canada, commits an act or omission that if committed in Canada would be an offence against section 279.01, 279.011, 279.02 or 279.03 shall be deemed to commit that act or omission in Canada if the person who commits the act or omission is a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident within the meaning of subsection 2(1) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act.

2. Section 279.04 of the Act is replaced by the following:

Marginal note:Exploitation

  • 279.04 (1) For the purposes of sections 279.01 to 279.03, a person exploits another person if they cause them to provide, or offer to provide, labour or a service by engaging in conduct that, in all the circumstances, could reasonably be expected to cause the other person to believe that their safety or the safety of a person known to them would be threatened if they failed to provide, or offer to provide, the labour or service.

  • Marginal note:Factors

    (2) In determining whether an accused exploits another person under subsection (1), the Court may consider, among other factors, whether the accused

    • (a) used or threatened to use force or another form of coercion;

    • (b) used deception; or

    • (c) abused a position of trust, power or authority.

  • Marginal note:Organ or tissue removal

    (3) For the purposes of sections 279.01 to 279.03, a person exploits another person if they cause them, by means of deception or the use or threat of force or of any other form of coercion, to have an organ or tissue removed.

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