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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PEOPLE | PRICE | PLANET
A Movement For Change
Partnering with small-scale farmers and workers for sustainable trade and lasting impact
I Am A
Business
Do you want to strengthen your commitment to sustainability?
I Am A
Ethical Shopper
Do you want to know that your purchases are sustainability sourced and empower farming communities?
I Am A
Community Organizer
Do you want to get involved in the Canadian fair trade movement?
Why Fairtrade?
Making an impact
Economic Impact
Small-scale farmers and workers earn sustainable incomes, meaning they can invest in their businesses, and community projects like schools and housing.
Social Impact
Cooperatives give farmers more power and a stronger voice, child labour and gender discrimination are prohibited, and workers’ rights are protected.
Environmental Impact
Natural resources are carefully managed, the use of harmful chemicals is restricted, and farmers are supported in adapting to a changing climate.
BY THE NUMBERS
ACROSS THE GLOBE
More than
1.7 million
farmers and workers in Fairtrade certified producer organizations
21%
of all farmers and workers in Fairtrade are women
1,707
Fairtrade certified producer organizations in 73 countries
$228.16 million
in Fairtrade Premium paid to producers in 2018
50%
Small producer organizations invested 50% of their Fairtrade premium in services such as providing agricultural tools and inputs as well as cash payments
What We Do
Recognized & trusted
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 50% owned by producers
Fairtrade is the only global sustainability standard in which producers have an equal voice in decision-making and governance.
Fairtrade Minimum Price
For most commodities, this provides producers with a stable and sustainable income, and acts as a safety net against market volatility.
Fairtrade Premium
An additional fund managed democratically by producer organizations for business investments and community development projects.
FAIRTRADE STANDARDS
Our best-in-class Standards and independent verification are rigorous, transparent, and trusted to deliver sustainable impact for producers.
Latest
News
FAIRTRADE CANADA 2019 ANNUAL REPORT NOW AVAILABLE
2019 was a year of big bets and leaps forward. Our bet that we could run a successful Fairtrade banana…
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BRINGING RELIEF AND RESILIENCE TO PRODUCERS: 3.1M EUROS IN FUNDING ANNOUNCED BY FAIRTRADE INTERNATIONAL
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 TOGETHER: COVID-19 BRIEFING
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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CEOS FROM 25 COUNTRIES CALL FOR G20 SUPPORT TO HELP DEVELOPING COUNTRY PRODUCERS FIGHT COVID-19
Fairtrade producer organizations stand to lose around $380m a year in Fairtrade Premium if they are unable to sell their…
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NEW GUIDANCE FROM FAIRTRADE BOOSTS ACTION TO PROTECT FARMERS AND WORKERS DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC
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 TOGETHER: COVID-19 BRIEFING
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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CONNECTED COMMUNITY – SUPPORTING EACH OTHER THROUGH THE COVID-19 CRISIS
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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Blog
Fairtrade for breakfast: 5-minute Cacao Smoothie Bowl
Fairtrade youth and climate: Meet Siska Yuliana
FAIREST FAIRTRADE HOT COCOA RECIPE
Fairtrade and B Lab Launch ‘Key’ SDG Partnership
NEW STUDY SHOWS HIGHER INCOMES FOR FAIRTRADE COCOA FARMERS
HOW FAIRTRADE WORKS WITH INDIGENOUS COFFEE COMMUNITIES
How do we go from challenging gender equality to making sure women are truly included?
by Pippa Rogers