Saskatchewan Bill Targets Human Trafficking With New Reporting Rules

Saskatchewan has introduced Bill 65, The Protection From Human Trafficking Amendment Act, 2026, to combat human trafficking, particularly within the hospitality sector. The legislation mandates reporting of suspected trafficking by hotel operators, online accommodation platforms, and driver-for-hire services, while enhancing police powers and victim protections. This move seeks to address how perpetrators utilize accommodations to facilitate the crime.

• Saskatchewan introduced Bill 65, The Protection From Human Trafficking Amendment Act, 2026.
• The bill aims to address human trafficking in the hospitality sector.
• Hotels, motels, and short-term rentals are sometimes used to facilitate human trafficking.
• Proposed amendments require hotel operators, online accommodation platforms, and driver-for-hire services to report suspected trafficking.
• Hotels will also need to maintain more detailed customer registers.
• The bill also expands police powers and protections for victims.