How kids in Nova Scotia's group homes become trafficked

Canada October 01, 2026 03:03 PM

Nova Scotia has the highest rate of human trafficking in the country, according to recent national data. As CBC investigative reporter Shaina Luck explains, the people who are often targeted for this crime are children living in government care. This story is part of Left Behind, a series produced by the CBC's Atlantic Investigative Unit. The details may be distressing for some audiences.

How kids in Nova Scotia's group homes become trafficked

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