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How it Works


Steps to submitting and processing a report of online child exploitation:

  2. They go to www.cybertip.ca or phone 1 (204) 560-2101 to report the information. Reporting persons have the option to remain anonymous when submitting a report.
  3. The Cybertip.ca webserver receives the information in a secure fashion.
  5. Each incident is assigned a secondary (Cybertip.ca) classification based on the Criminal Code (Canada). This is either a confirmation or a correction of the public classification.
  7. If the information pertains to a potentially illegal incident, the report is sent to the appropriate law enforcement agency. Reports that involve a child in possible need of protection are also forwarded to the appropriate agencies (e.g. child welfare).

Cybertip.ca plays a key role in assessing and triaging reports – eliminating the burden that would otherwise be placed on law enforcement agencies addressing complaints and information requests that are either not illegal, educational or do not reside in their jurisdiction. As police resources are limited, Cybertip.ca reduces work load for the child exploitation units across Canada so their efforts can be dedicated to investigating crimes in their jurisdiction. Of note:

  • 45% of all reports submitted to Cybertip.ca have been forwarded to law enforcement and/or child welfare (55% were either not illegal or educational)