Giuseppe Papalia is a writer and researcher specializing in the history of organized crime, with a focus on the Calabrian ’Ndrangheta and its global diaspora. Drawing on archival records, court documents, journalistic accounts, and firsthand community research, Papalia has devoted years to uncovering how the world’s most secretive mafia organization took root and evolved in Canada.
Born into a Calabrian-Canadian family, Papalia combines academic rigor with cultural insight, bringing to life both the struggles of early Italian immigrants and the shadowy rise of criminal networks within their midst. His work bridges the gap between historical scholarship and investigative journalism, offering readers a clear and compelling narrative of how organized crime has shaped Canadian society, politics, and economics over the last century.
This book, The History of the ’Ndrangheta in Canada, represents the culmination of years of study into one of the most under-examined yet powerful criminal organizations in North America. Papalia’s writing illuminates not only the crimes and conflicts of the ’Ndrangheta, but also the resilience of communities living in its shadow.