A 65-year-old Ontario man was charged in Nova Scotia with trafficking a foreign worker, allegedly paying $300 while forcing excessive work and threats for over a year.

A 65-year-old Ontario man has been charged with human trafficking and related offences in Nova Scotia after allegedly exploiting a foreign worker for over a year, paying them just $300 while forcing excessive hours, threats, and additional duties. The Digby RCMP, with support from the provincial human trafficking unit and the YMCA’s Migrant Worker Awareness Partnership Project, launched the investigation in July 2025 following a report from Church Point. The accused faces multiple charges including extortion, fraud under $5,000, and benefiting from crime-related funds. He was remanded into custody and appeared in court. Authorities urge anyone suspecting forced labour to contact police or the Nova Scotia Human Trafficking Hotline, emphasizing that help can be sought without committing to legal action.