Joy SmithAfter a 23-year teaching career in Manitoba, Joy Smith became a member of Parliament. Since her election in 2004, she has worked with leaders at the federal and international levels to advance legislation and initiatives to combat modern-day slavery and to provide assistance to survivors. Joy is recognized as a leading Canadian anti-human-trafficking advocate and has received numerous awards, including the United Nations Women Canada Recognition of Achievement Award and the Wilberforce Award. Joy was instrumental in passing two bills that made Canadian history: Bill C-268 enforces tough child trafficking penalties, and Bill C-310 allows law enforcement to arrest Canadians if they engage in human trafficking abroad. Read More Read Less