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International students are being sexually exploited, trafficked, says Brampton mayor | Globalnews.ca

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Brampton, Ontario , mayor Patrick Brown said sexual exploitation and sex trafficking happens “in plain sight” A motion laying out plans to combat this problem was unanimously adopted by Brampton city council on Wednesday .

The federal government has come under fire in recent months for allowing the number of international students to balloon while municipalities shoulder the burden of providing housing and social services.

The scale of the sexual exploitation affecting international students in Brampton is hard to define due to a lack of formal reporting.

The fear of deportation, cultural stigma, and shame often prevent students from contacting police.

Brampton wants to partner with federal and provincial governments to create a “support hub” that will provide anti-human trafficking services.