Human Trafficking Summit receives funding from Gov. of Sask.

The Government of Saskatchewan announced $100,000 toward The Maddison Sessions, hosted by #NotInMyCity in Saskatoon in the spring of 2025.

“Awareness, combined with a ‘no borders’ approach to law enforcement ends exploitation,” said Paul Brandt, founder and CEO of #NotInMyCity. #NotInMyCity was founded in 2017.

Funding from the province is provided through the National Action Plan to End Gender-Based Violence.

The Canadian country star was joined by Laura Ross, minister responsible for the status of women and Bronwyn Eyre, minister of justice and attorney general, to announce on Monday morning.

“By partnering with #NotInMyCity, by helping to bring together those in law enforcement working on the frontlines, we can do more to support survivors and help them find justice,” Minister Responsible for the Status of Women Laura Ross said.

The Maddison Sessions started in 2023, is named in honour of Maddison Fraser, a person who lost her life due to human trafficking. According to a news release from the provincial government, the organization “helps frontline investigators develop a network of contacts at a national level to work together to combat human trafficking, sexual exploitation and gender-based violence.”

More information about support available for those experiencing abuse in Saskatchewan can be found online.