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Ruth Bonneville / Free Press LOCAL - human trafficking Janet Campbell, President & CEO, The Joy Smith Foundation along with WPS Inspector Andrea Scott and RCMP SGT R.M Janzen have their photo taken to spread the word on Labour trafficking in the trucking industry at the launch Tuesday. Janet Campbell, President & CEO, The Joy Smith Foundation, speaks at the launch of a new initiative addressing the hidden issue of labour trafficking in Manitoba's trucking industry at the Rosser Weigh Scale, Highway 101 & 7 Rosser Tuesday. The launch coincides with National Trucking Week to bring awareness to the issue within the community. Labour trafficking is a form of modern-day slavery that is prevalent in Canada. It often targets temporary foreign workers, international students, and newcomers to Canada who are seeking employment. The Global Slavery Index estimates that approximately 69,000 people are living in modern day slavery in Canada. Sept 9th, 2025