Human trafficking, while being a criminal offence in Canada and a violation of human rights, occurs throughout the country and within the province of Alberta. As such, responses to human trafficking, including assistance to victims, prosecution of traffickers, and enhancing knowledge and awareness of the issue within communities must incorporate a human rights perspective 2 ACT Alberta has emerged as the leader in Alberta’s response to human trafficking and with the support of the Human Rights, Multiculturalism and Education Fund, promotes a human rights based response to human trafficking in communities throughout the province and across the country.