Ontario Protecting Communities and Victims of Crime

Our government is taking action to deliver justice for those who have been victimized by heinous crimes.

We’re making regulatory changes to protect children against sex trafficking by strengthening Christopher’s Law to include child sex traffickers on the Ontario Sex Offender Registry.

We’re increasing tools to address intimate partner violence by making restraining orders against abusers more accessible.

To help combat human trafficking in the hotels and short-term rentals sector, Ontario will bring into force the Accommodation Sector Registration of Guests Act, 2021 on January 1, 2026.

The province will also be proceeding with consultations to support implementation of Bill 41, the Protection from Coerced Debts Incurred in relation to Human Trafficking Act, 2023.

This Act, when implemented, would reduce the financial hardship survivors face because of human trafficking, helping them to make progress on their path to recovery.

Alongside today’s legislation, Ontario is also renewing its Anti-Human Trafficking Strategy from 2025-2030 with an investment of more than $345 million over the same period.

Under the leadership of Premier Ford, our government is taking bold action to keep Ontario communities safe, protect our most vulnerable, and build a more effective justice system.