Short-term rentals fuel human trafficking in Canada. One Prairie city is trying to fight back (opens original article in a new tab)

Short-term rentals are being exploited for human trafficking in Canada, prompting Winnipeg to introduce new regulations, though challenges remain in addressing the issue.

• Short-term rentals are being used by traffickers in Canada, with a case in Winnipeg involving a 18-year-old girl held in an Airbnb.
• Winnipeg has implemented new regulations for short-term rentals, including limits on occupancy, booking duration, and mandatory trafficking information signage.
• Airbnb and Vrbo face criticism for not providing similar training to hotel staff to identify human trafficking signs.