Dozens of Mexican “modern day slaves” who were allegedly forced to work as cleaners at vacation properties in Ontario for as little as $50 per month have been freed and offered legitimate employment, police announced Monday. The provincial police and the Barrie, Ont., force said they launched an investigation into the alleged scam last year after receiving multiple tips from the public. They found that the alleged victims were lured to Canada believing they would be offered jobs and educational opportunities. As many as 250 officers and support staff searched 12 properties last week and rescued the workers from their situation, Barnum said. “In fact, we aim to discover every dollar that these individuals profited from holding people as labour slaves.

Source: National Post February 11, 2019 18:12 UTC