News - Child Exploitation

As a result of an investigation that originated out of the United States on April 16, 2010, the RCMP Internet Child Exploitation Unit in Manitoba, commenced an investigation into child pornography offences.

Empowering hotel staff to stop child sexual exploitation will be the outcome of a partnership between the province and the Manitoba Hotel Association, Family Services and Consumer Affairs Minister Gord Mackintosh announced.

StreetReach Winnipeg is expanding and strengthening the safety net for youth who have been sexually exploited or who are at high risk of being victimized, Family Services and Housing Minister Gord Mackintosh announced.

As a result of an investigation conducted by the RCMP Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) Unit, a 50-year-old male, from Moosehorn, Manitoba, was arrested for importing and possession of child pornography on September 17, 2009, in Ashern.

Manitoba will continue to lead the way in creating public awareness and fighting the sexual exploitation of children with the launch of a public awareness week, Family Services and Housing Minister Gord Mackintosh announced.

Manitoba is the first province to enact legislation that makes it mandatory to report child pornography, Family Services and Housing Minister Gord Mackintosh announced.

The Manitoba RCMP Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) Unit is one of the several policing partners across Canada participating in Project Salvo.