November 6, 2025 | Ottawa 11th Anniversary: Protection of Communities & Exploited Persons Act(PCEPA)

Sexual Exploitation & Trafficking: Coalition Urges Action News Conference – Parliament Hill, Ottawa | November 6, 2025 This video features Michelle Able, NCWC Vice-President of Children and Youth, speaking at a national news conference on Parliament Hill alongside members of UNITED (Unifying Nationally to Interrupt Trafficking and Exploitation Demand). The event marks the 11th anniversary of the Protection of Communities and Exploited Persons Act (PCEPA) and calls for urgent, coordinated action to end sex trafficking and commercial sexual exploitation in Canada. 🎥 In This Video At this important press event, speakers highlight: • The ongoing realities of exploitation in Canada • The role of demand in driving trafficking • Policy gaps that require government action • Survivor-led and community-led solutions • The need for national systems change and public awareness Featured Speakers • MP Arnold Viersen (Conservative Party of Canada) • Andrea Heinz & Kathy King – authors of When Men Buy Sex: Who Really Pays? • John Cassels – Founder, Men Ending Trafficking • Michelle Able – VP of Children & Youth, National Council of Women of Canada (NCWC) • Liz John West – Executive Director, Centre to Empower All Survivors of Exploitation • Linda MacDonald – Advocate for victims of sexual exploitation • Hennes Doltze – Project Leader, EmpowerMen 🔍 About UNITED UNITED is a coalition of national advocates working to reduce—and ultimately eliminate—trafficking and exploitation in Canada by addressing demand, strengthening support for survivors, and promoting informed public policy. Watch the Press Conference Watch the full video and hear the powerful messages delivered by advocates, survivors, and policy leaders here: https://www.youtube.com/live/o4DaDwUe... 👍 Support This Work If this issue matters to you, please like, share, and subscribe to help raise awareness and support national action to end sexual exploitation in Canada. For more information on the National Council of Women of Canada, visit: www.ncwcanada.ca