The Canadian Government is continuing to invest in the fight against human trafficking.

Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale and Carla Qualtrough, Minister of Public Services and Procurement and Accessibility were in Regina Wednesday morning to announce $75-million in funding and the appointment of a special advisor to combat human trafficking cases across Canada.

Goodale says human trafficking is a despicable crime that often victimizes women and girls as well as Indigenous peoples and marginalized groups.

Qualtrough says the funding will also allow the federal government to employ a team of experts focusing on human trafficking and federal procurement supply chains.

Shirley Cuillierrier, a retired RCMP Assistant Commissioner and member of the Mohawks of Kanesatake will be the advisor offering ongoing advice and recommendations to the government on its fight against human trafficking cases with the hope to also bring awareness to the issue domestically and around the world.