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November is Runaway Prevention Month

About nine out of 10 people who go missing in Canada are runaways. Approximately seven out of 10 of runaways are teens.

Young people run away for many different reasons, including conflict, abuse, neglect, or feeling unheard. A caring conversation and early support can make all the difference.

If someone is missing or in danger, contact police right away.

If you need help, call the Children’s Help Line: 1-800-668-6868

For more information about Runaway Prevention Month see MCSC – National Runaway Prevention Month

Watch Just the Facts to learn more.

Read Exploring the Phenomenon of Reported Runaways in Canada.

The National Centre for Missing Persons and Unidentified Remains (NCMPUR) of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) is Canada's national centre that assists law enforcement, medical examiners and chief coroners with missing persons and unidentified remains investigations across the country.

This website features profiles of missing persons and unidentified remains that have been published at the request of the primary investigator from either police, coroner or medical examiner agency. The lead investigator determines when and whether to publish a case.

This website does not include a listing of profiles for all missing persons and unidentified remains in Canada.

This site provides descriptions and images of missing persons, along with details about where they were last seen.

Please review the cases and learn how to submit a tip. Investigators review every tip that comes in, and even a small detail could be the key to bringing another child home.

Date modified:

2026-11-02