In this episode, we look at critical perspectives on human trafficking in Canada -- something that is often misunderstood and heavily policed in this country. Included are the perspectives of academics doing research on human trafficking, an advocacy group representing indoor sex workers and a criminal defence lawyer who works primarily with migrant workers in Canada. THIS EPISODE WAS FUNDED BY THE SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES RESEARCH COUNCIL OF CANADA.
Executive Producers for this episode are:
Dr. Katrin Roots is an assistant professor in the Department of Criminology at Wilfrid Laurier University. She has been researching human trafficking in Canada for over 10 years. Her research examines the ways in which international human trafficking laws are translated into Canada's legal context and are subsequently interpreted and enforced within the criminal legal system.
Guests for this episode include:
Dr. Kamala Kempadoo is a professor in the Department of Social Science at York University in Toronto, with graduate appointments in gender, feminist and women's studies, political science, social and political thought and development studies.
Alison Clancey is the Program Director at SWAN Vancouver, which promotes the rights, health and safety of newcomer migrant and immigrant women engaged in indoor sex work through frontline service and systemic advocacy. She also works in the area of trafficking policy.
Shane Martinez is a criminal defence lawyer in Toronto and is an adjunct professor of prison law at York University. His work is involved with justice for migrant workers.
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