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Human Trafficking Policy Presentation Day
Arthur Kroeger College of Public Affairs, Loeb Building, D199, Carleton University
Monday, November 19, 2012
, 11:30 to 14:30

Dear Friends,

As you know this semester I have been teaching a very bright group of 4th year undergraduate students at the Arthur Kroeger College of Public Affairs at Carleton University.  Throughout the fall, they have been examining three questions of Canadian policy touching on the issue of human trafficking:

1. Would the adoption of the "Nordic model " of law relating to prostitution enhance gender equality and diminish trafficking for sexual exploitation in Canada?
 
2. How should Canada deal fairly with migrant workers to avoid trafficking for labour exploitation and “trafficking-like" situations of exploitation?
 
3. In the age of "medical tourism" what steps must Canada take to comply with the spirit and letter of the prohibition on organ trafficking?

The students have split up into three groups, each considering one of the questions listed above. 

On Monday, October 15, 2012, the students heard from three experts on the topic of human trafficking.  Kimberley Mansfield (member of the Ottawa Coalition to End Human Trafficking) spoke about the “Nordic Model” of law and trafficking for sexual exploitation.  Karl Flecker (of the Canadian Labour Congress) spoke about migrant workers and labour exploitation.  David Kilgour (former Member of Parliament) spoke about organ trafficking.  Following their opening remarks, each of the three experts spent 45 minutes in a break-out conversation with the group focusing on their particular theme.

On Monday, November 19, 2012, between 11:30 and 14:30, the students will present their research findings and recommendations.  Thank you for volunteering to represent PACT-Ottawa at this presentation.  These burgeoning experts on the theory and practice of human rights are providing a foundation for PACT's policy recommendations in the future.  Therefore, it is appropriate that PACT representatives listen, ask questions and engage in discussion with the students about their work. 

Agenda

Each group of students will make an oral presentation, based on a draft of their written report.  Each oral presentation will be 45 minutes in length, including questions.  The schedule on November 19th, 2012 will be:

11:30 – 11:40      Welcome and introductions

11:40 – 12:25      Group examining Labour Exploitation

12:35 – 13:20      Group examining Organ Trafficking

13:30 – 14:15      Group examining Sexual Exploitation

14:15 – 14:30      Closing

Directions

Please do your very best to arrive on Carleton campus by 11:15.  It can be a confusing place to navigate if you're not familiar with the layout!  It is highly recommended that you consider travel by OC Transpo or carpool.  Parking will cost $9 to $13 for the period required and unfortunately, PACT-Ottawa will not be able to cover parking fees. The Arthur Kroeger College resides in the Loeb Building (abbreviated LA), Section D, in offices facing onto University Drive and the Rideau River.  The suite number is Loeb D199.  For a link to a Campus Map, click here.
Report on Labour Exploitation   
gl-finalpaper.docx
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Report on Organ Removal
go-finalpaper.docx
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Report on Sexual Exploitation
gs-finalpaper.pdf
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Background Reading

Please be prepared to skim the draft report prepared by each group in advance of the presentation.  The draft reports will be available on this website shortly after 8 a.m. on November 19, 2012.  If you should wish to do any other background reading prior to November 19th, please consider the resources listed below.

Sexual Exploitation
PACT-Ottawa Guiding Principles - http://www.pact-ottawa.org/principles.html
Bedford v. Canada (ON SCJ) - http://www.canlii.org/en/on/onsc/doc/2010/2010onsc4264/2010onsc4264.html
AG Canada & AG Ontario v. Bedford et al. (ON CA) - http://www.ontariocourts.ca/decisions/2012/2012ONCA0186.htm#_Toc320089389
On Prostitution, Can Canada Learn from the Nordic Model? - http://thetyee.ca/News/2012/04/11/Nordic-Prostitution-Laws/
Should Canada Legalize Prostitution? - http://hopeforthesold.com/panel-discussion-on-prostitution-law-with-gunilla-ekberg-lee-lakeman-trisha-baptie/
The Swedish Law that Prohibits the Purchase of Sexual Services - http://www.prostitutionresearch.com/laws/000164.html
Sexworkers Critique of Swedish Prostitution Policy - http://www.petraostergren.com/pages.aspx?r_id=40716
Evaluating the Swedish Ban on the Purchase of Sexual Services - http://nppr.se/2010/07/02/evaluating-the-swedish-ban-on-the-purchase-of-sexual-services-the-anna-skarhed-report/
Swedish model a failure - http://www.firstadvocates.org/swedish-model-failure-yet-another-law-targeting-street-based-sex-workers


Labour Exploitation
PACT-Ottawa Guiding Principles - http://www.pact-ottawa.org/principles.html
Model Program or Mistake - http://www.canadianlabour.ca/sites/default/files/pdfs/model-program-or-mistake-2011-en.pdf
Temporary Migrant Workers - http://ccrweb.ca/en/migrant-workers
International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of their Families - http://www2.ohchr.org/english/law/cmw.htm
Migrant workers convention:  Status of Ratifications - http://treaties.un.org/Pages/ViewDetails.aspx?src=TREATY&mtdsg_no=IV-13&chapter=4&lang=en
The Current:  Temporary foreign worker laws in Canada - http://www.cbc.ca/player/Radio/The+Current/ID/2288911757/


Organ Trafficking
PACT-Ottawa Guiding Principles - http://www.pact-ottawa.org/principles.html
Surgical Escape:  combining medical excellence with luxury travel - http://www.surgicalescape.com/contact.php
Kidney Prospecting (Chapter 3 in Scott Carney's book The Red Market)
Revised Report into Allegations of Organ Harvesting - http://organharvestinvestigation.net/report0701/report20070131-eng.pdf
Rights lawyer feeling the pain of punk band - http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/local/rights-lawyer-feeling-the-pain-of-punk-band-169137696.html
Organ Donation at a Glance - http://www.montrealgazette.com/health/Organ+donation+glance/7317328/story.html
Bibliography on the Organ Trade (for reference and further research) - http://apus.campusguides.com/content.php?pid=348926&sid=2868033

Thank you once again for your interest in this event!  See you on Monday morning!

Sincerely,
Christina
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