Human trafficking is not just a distant problem — it is happening in Canada, often hidden within migration and refugee processes. The numbers are staggering, and the systems meant to protect are being exploited.

Kelly Sundberg, criminology professor, unpacks how organized crime networks exploit Canada’s immigration framework. From overwhelmed refugee claims to smuggling operations that morph into trafficking, the discussion sheds light on how victims are drawn into forced labor without even realizing it.

This episode exposes the urgent need for systemic reform, stronger oversight, and deeper awareness of how trafficking and smuggling intersect at the Canadian border.

GUEST
Kelly Sundberg

Originally aired on 2025-09-24

Human trafficking is not just a distant problem &mdash; it is happening in Canada, often hidden within migration and refugee processes. The numbers are staggering, and the systems meant to protect are being exploited.
Kelly Sundberg, criminology professor, unpacks how organized crime networks exploit Canada&rsquo;s immigration framework. From overwhelmed refugee claims to smuggling operations that morph into trafficking, the discussion sheds light on how victims are drawn into forced labor without even realizing it.
This episode exposes the urgent need for systemic reform, stronger oversight, and deeper awareness of how trafficking and smuggling intersect at the Canadian border.
GUEST Kelly Sundberg
Originally aired on&nbsp;2025-09-24

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Shane Hewitt &amp; The Nightshift is your late-night companion for real talk, bold ideas, and unfiltered conversations that matter. Hosted by Canadian radio veteran Shane Hewitt, each episode dives into the headlines, human stories, and hidden truths shaping our world&mdash;always with curiosity, compassion, and a sharp edge.
From politics and pop culture to mental health, technology, and everyday life, this podcast is where night owls, deep thinkers, and curious minds come to connect. Featuring expert guests, passionate callers, and Shane&rsquo;s signature style&mdash;thoughtful, fearless, and refreshingly real.
If you crave meaningful dialogue, smart perspectives, and late-night radio energy in podcast form, subscribe now and join The Nightshift.

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