Scheduled for January 9th, 10th and 11th, 2014 at the Toronto Congress centre, the CFTN National Conference will bring together key stakeholders from across the nation - find out more and register today!
Following years of grassroots efforts and advocacy throughout the city, Edmonton has officially become a Fair trade town, as announced last Thursday evening in the University of Alberta’s Alumni Room. The announcement revealed that Edmonton is the third largest Canadian city to be named a Fair trade town, and the 17th city in total!
If you haven't seen it yet, the Summer/Fall edition of Fair Trade Magazine is here! This 32 page publication brings you the most up to date and relevant information on Fair Trade in Canada. Read online or get your orders now, before it's to late!
["Coffee Connections" was originally published in the Summer/Fall 2013 edition of Fair Trade Magazine.]
BY JONI WARD
Fairtrade International (FLO) recently proposed the development of a Fairtrade Sourcing Partnership (FSP), which would see the introduction of a new Fairtrade label applicable to products with 100 percent Fairtrade certified sugar or cocoa.
All that can be
Currently, for a product to bear the Fairtrade Mark, FLO standards require that all ingredients that can be certified must be, and that a minimum of 20 percent of the total product be comprised of Fairtrade certified ingredients.
The FSP would shift from...
We believe fair trade helps reduce poverty in developing communities around the world. It goes beyond traditional aid structures and is often seen as a vehicle for transforming existing global distribution systems, which currently leave producer communities at a disadvantage.
Fair trade also represents a growing movement. To achieve its potential, it is crucial that its proponents not only maintain high expectations, but that they also work to improve its standards.
Our 2020 vision represents the CFTN’s collaboration...
Fort McMurray Catholic Schools will be hosting their third Fair Trade Market at the Holy Trinity Catholic School on November 20.
The event has been hugely successful in the past, with fair trade products being sold out within two hours.
“We just did not expect the volume of people in that short amount of time,” said Reid in an article published in ...
With the holidays just around the corner, The Fair Trade Federation (FTF) encourages you to "shop your values" this season, with their new 2013 Holiday Guide!
You'll find lots of fair trade gift ideas and decorations that capture the spirit of the season. Products in the guide represent more than 50 FTF members dedicated to the people living in devloping communities around the world.
...
Suite 514 - 207 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada, V6B 1H7
Office Phone: +1 604.685.6005 |Contact us by Email
Copyright © 2013,
Theme by Devsaran
