Waterloo, ON | May 29th, 2017. St. Paul’s University College, in partnership with Watson’s Eatery, is proud to announce that they are officially a Fair Trade Campus!
St. Paul’s has been serving Fairtrade coffee and other Fairtrade products for years. They have also implemented other sustainable and eco-friendly initiatives. “Because we feel a strong connection with the core values of the fair trade mandate, we are continuously looking for ways to advance this ethic” Gita Bose, Food Services Unit Manager. She continues to mention that applying for the official fair trade designation just made sense.
We are proud that the tea, coffee, cocoa, and chocolate croissants at Watson’s are produced in safe, secure working conditions that offer fair wages and opportunities for workers. St. Paul’s will continue to work to diversify and educate their staff and students on sustainable practices and encourage others to address complex local and global development issues.
“St. Paul’s is setting an example for University College’s in Ontario as it becomes Canada’s 26th Fair Trade Campus! St. Paul’s has embraced the values of fair trade for many years, and it is an honor to present them with a formal recognition of their ongoing commitment to global social and economic equality. Well done and congratulations to everyone who was involved in the campaign!” Sean McHugh, Executive Director, Canadian Fair Trade Network.
“Congratulations to St. Paul’s University College on becoming a Fair Trade Campus! The Program recognizes exceptional institutions that demand a fair deal for Fairtrade producers of the Global South. Thank you for your commitment and enthusiasm on behalf of 1.66 million of farmers and workers!” – Mélissa Dubé, Outreach and Marketing Manager, Fairtrade Canada.
“Through its mission to educate social innovators to shape a just and humane world, St. Paul’s University college has always embraced the values of fair trade and social justice. By becoming a Fair Trade Campus, you are demonstrating your commitment to a global movement in favor of change towards better commercial practices. Congratulations for joining the Fair Trade Campus family!” – Loïc de Fabritus, Project Manager for the Association québécoise du commerce équitable.