Brampton City Councillor Rowena Santos on the need to crackdown on landlords who exploit international students

Brampton City Councillor Rowena Santos spoke out about the disturbing exploitation of international female students by landlords offering “friends with benefits” in exchange for discounted rent. Santos highlighted the challenges faced by these vulnerable young women, who may not fully understand the implications of such offers, and stressed the urgent need for federal and provincial government intervention. While local efforts to tackle overcrowding and subletting are in place, Santos emphasized the necessity of broader support to address human trafficking and the emotional and mental toll on the victims. The issue has sparked outrage and calls for further action.