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1 ANNEX "A" STATEMENT OF WORK 1.0 PURPOSE The Human Trafficking National Coordination Centre (HTNCC), in the RCMP Immigration and Passport Branch, is seeking the services of a Contractor, experienced in the analysis of Human Trafficking, to develop and document an RCMP National Strategy to Combat Human Trafficking. 2.0 OBJECTIVE The Contractor shall review relevant literature and consult with governmental and non-governmental agencies in order to assess current efforts in the combating of Human Trafficking. The Contractor shall develop and document a high-level strategy that will consist of measures to be undertaken in the short, medium and long terms. Included in this work shall be a comprehensive work plan. 3.0 BACKGROUND Human Trafficking is a violation of basic human rights which can occur across and within borders. It starts when one party deprives another party of the freedom of choice by using threats, force, coercion, deception or fraud for the purpose of exploitation (i.e. putting another party into slavery-like conditions). Victims of Human Trafficking can be found in the sex trade industry, domestic servitude, agricultural work, massage parlours, and child labour, for example. A disproportionate number of women and girls are victims of this crime. According to the United Nations (UN), in 2009 women and girls represented 66 and 13 percent of the victims respectively. The UN has estimated that 700,000 people are trafficked each year. At the RCMP, within the Immigration and Passport Branch, HTNCC is active in raising awareness on Human Trafficking issues to law enforcement organizations, government, non-government agencies, prosecutors and the public. The HTNCC works with domestic and international agencies to develop and maintain partnerships, monitor investigations, process requests, provide analysis and intelligence feedback to Canadian law enforcement organizations, and to contribute to international data banks. A specific focus is on assisting and protecting the victim as well as conducting an investigation. SCOPE The project will have two phases: Page 21

2 TASKS Phase 1 (Data Gathering), commencing at contract award, will have a duration of four weeks; and Phase 2 (Document Preparation), commencing at the end of Phase 1, will have a duration of four weeks. Under the guidance of the Director, Immigration and Passport Branch, as the Project Authority, the Contractor shall: Perform document review; Conduct consultations; Analyze findings; and Develop and document a high-level strategy. Document Review The Contractor shall review and analyze relevant documentation, policy and legislation, both historical and under development, that apply to Human Trafficking. Among the documents to be reviewed shall be: The Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA) Section 118; The Criminal Code, Sections ; Human Trafficking Reference Guide for Canadian Law Enforcement; Embassy of the United States of America, Ottawa: Trafficking in Persons Report Canada Chapter; RCMP publication: National Threat Assessment on Trafficking in Persons (2009); The Hill Times ( ): Trafficking victims need Prime Minister s leadership; Relevant material prepared by the HTNCC, including brochures and posters; UN Convention against Transnational Organized Crime and its Protocol to Prevent, Suppress and Punish Trafficking in Persons, especially women and children; Web-sites for Non-governmental Organizations (NGOs) and similar organizations, including: The Salvation Army; Native Women s Association of Canada; Page 22

3 STATEMENT OF WORK: DEVELOPMENT OF AN RCMP NATIONAL STRATEGY TO COMBAT HUMAN TRAFFICKING Action Coalition on Human Trafficking; Alberta, British Columbia Office to Combat Trafficking in Persons; Action to End Exploitation; Canadian Council for Refugees; Canadian Ethnocultural Council; International Centre to Combat Exploitation of Children; Philippine Women's Centre of British Columbia; Save the Children Canada; and Stop the Trafficking. The Project Authority may identify additional documents to be reviewed by the Contractor. CONSULTATIONS The Contractor shall conduct interviews (in person and/or via telephone) with representatives of the following government agencies, NGOs and municipal law enforcement partners: Page 23

4 RCMP Immigration and Passport Branch: Headquarters personnel; and Human Trafficking Awareness Coordinators from the 6 regional offices; Interdepartmental Working Group on Trafficking in Persons (IWGTIP): Department of Justice (co-chair); and Public Safety Canada (co-chair); Office to Combat Trafficking in Persons (OCTIP) - in British Columbia; Action Coalition on Human Trafficking (ACT) - in Alberta; Native Women s Association of Canada (NWAC); Peel Regional Police; York Regional Police; Toronto Police Service; Edmonton Police Service; and Service de Police de la Ville de Montréal. The Project Authority may identify additional organizations where representatives are to be interviewed by the Contractor. ANALYSIS OF FINDINGS The Contractor shall analyze the findings from the document review and the consultations and provide the Project Authority with a written summary of the findings. DEVELOPMENT OF THE STRATEGY DOCUMENT Based on the analysis of the findings, the Contractor shall develop a high-level strategy that will consist of measures to be undertaken in the short, medium and long terms and shall record this strategy in the RCMP National Strategy to Combat Human Trafficking document. The RCMP National Strategy to Combat Human Trafficking shall have the following elements: 1. Background and Overview 2. Literature Reviewed / Partners Interviewed 3. Strategic Priorities and Objectives Government of Canada Page 24

5 Core Partners RCMP 4. Evolving Challenges and Opportunities International Government of Canada RCMP 5. Conclusion and Recommendations Short Term Medium Term Long Term 6. Work Plan Deliverables Activities Schedule The draft version of the document will be reviewed by the Project Authority and comments will be provided within 10 business days. The Contractor shall amend the document incorporating the comments and provide a final version of the RCMP National Strategy to Combat Human Trafficking to the Project Authority within 10 business days. TRAVEL There is a requirement to travel to approximately 4 locations to conduct interviews. These locations will be within the following provinces: British Columbia; Alberta; Ontario (Toronto); and Québec. DELIVERABLES Status reports shall be provided on a bi-weekly basis. Project status reports shall detail the work performed during the previous reporting period, the work to be performed in the upcoming Page 25

6 reporting period, as well as any steps taken or required to address or resolve any issues that are raised in the course of the project. The Contractor shall provide a written summary of the findings from the document review. Due at the completion of Phase I Draft Strategy document due at the completion of Phase II Final Document due two (2) weeks after submission of Draft Strategy FORMAT OF DELIVERABLES All deliverables are to be provided in both hard copy and electronic format Electronic format consists of Microsoft Office Suite products Word, Excel, PowerPoint.. Page 26