
FAIRTRADE CANADA’S STATEMENT ON ANTI-RACISM
Social justice is our fight here at Fairtrade Canada, but the fight is large and has SO many angles. Anti-racism…
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Small-scale farmers and workers earn sustainable incomes, meaning they can invest in their businesses, and community projects like schools and housing.
Cooperatives give farmers more power and a stronger voice, child labour and gender discrimination are prohibited, and workers’ rights are protected.
Natural resources are carefully managed, the use of harmful chemicals is restricted, and farmers are supported in adapting to a changing climate.
More than
farmers and workers in Fairtrade certified producer organizations
of all farmers and workers in Fairtrade are women
Fairtrade certified producer organizations in 73 countries
in Fairtrade Premium paid to producers in 2018
Small producer organizations invested 50% of their Fairtrade premium in services such as providing agricultural tools and inputs as well as cash payments
Fairtrade is a global organization working to secure a better deal for small-scale farmers and workers. The FAIRTRADE Mark is one of the world’s most recognized and trusted ethical product labels. It indicates that the producer at the start of the supply chain was paid and treated fairly.
Fairtrade is the only global sustainability standard in which producers have an equal voice in decision-making and governance.
For most commodities, this provides producers with a stable and sustainable income, and acts as a safety net against market volatility.
An additional fund managed democratically by producer organizations for business investments and community development projects.
Our best-in-class Standards and independent verification are rigorous, transparent, and trusted to deliver sustainable impact for producers.
Social justice is our fight here at Fairtrade Canada, but the fight is large and has SO many angles. Anti-racism…
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On World Fair Trade Day, Fairtrade International announced the launch of a “Fairtrade Producer Relief Fund” and establishment of a…
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Fairtrade is gathering updates from around the world about how COVID-19 is affecting producer organizations, family farmers, and workers. The…
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Fairtrade producer organizations stand to lose around $380m a year in Fairtrade Premium if they are unable to sell their…
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Fairtrade International announced increased flexibility in its standards to enable producer organizations to take immediate action to protect the health…
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Fairtrade is gathering updates from around the world about how COVID-19 is affecting producer organizations, family farmers, and workers. Here…
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At Fairtrade Canada we’re monitoring the news with concern, and following instructions from Ottawa Public Health to work from home.…
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