We are torchbearers in a long relay that started many years before we even set foot on campus, whose brilliant flames were kindled and rekindled by countless people other than our team and our chapter, and whose fire we hope to pass on to the next generation of students who Read more…
In today’s cyber-sonic lifestyle, where one person’s contributions can get lost in a sea of products and information, co-operative business structures offer “people-centred” solutions. Co-operatives are owned and run by, and for, their members. They are businesses driven by values and are motivated by more than just profits. While membership Read more…
This November, the University of Guelph became the first Fair Trade campus in Ontario and the third in Canada. Thanks to the efforts of the university’s Engineers Without Borders chapter, university administration and hospitality services, Guelph students can now rest assured their campus coffee is 100% ethical. University-owned catering outlets Read more…
In 2009, the small town of Gimli, Manitoba (pop.6000) became Canada’s sixth Fair Trade Town. This was thanks to the dedication of a great group of people and the hard work of the Youth Community Partnership (YCP), a group of local students, along with merchants, political representatives, teachers and parents. Read more…
During Halloween, we tend to eat a lot more chocolate than usual. While we reap the benefits, however, many cocoa producers live in abject poverty. In many cases, producers are forced to rely on child labour and even on child trafficking. Recently, due to , consumer demand for chocolate has Read more…
Fair Trade, local food systems, and environmental sustainability all have an increasing presence in today’s world. But for consumers, deciding what to buy, who to support, and for which reasons are just some of the issues that can arise among people concerned for the well-being of future generations. Canadian students, Read more…
Fair Trade Vancouver (FTV) has made many impacts in Canada. Within the last three years, the organization has become a resource for talent and expertise in many issues relating to Fair Trade. What distinguishes FTV — aside from overwhelming support from community businesses and organizations — can be measured in Read more…
In recent years, Fair Trade has gained popularity amongst Edmontonians. The whirlwind of dedication originally began with the excitement and cooperation of enthused individuals, businesses, faith groups, and communities, which initially stirred interest within the city. Thus the word spread, and with it hope that one day Edmonton would receive Read more…
The Fairtrade system represents more than just certification; it’s part of a dynamic relationship that is continually evolving. To consumers the label may look the same, but underlying it is a system of constant change. One of the more recent developments was a decision to increase producer representation within the Read more…
Walk into any 7-Eleven in the country and you’ll see floor-to-ceiling posters within the store windows, advertising Fairtrade certified coffee from the Doi Chaang Coffee Company. The posters go match the tent cards set up around coffee stations and coffee cups that also sport the Doi Chaang brand. If there Read more…