What Fairtrade Isn’t: The Garment Industry in the Global South
Learning about Fairtrade starts with understanding what it seeks to change – that is, the features of the global economic Continue reading »
What Fairtrade Isn’t: The Farming Industry in the Global South
Learning about Fairtrade starts with understanding what it seeks to change – that is, the features of the global economic Continue reading »
Fairtrade is a good idea, but do consumers care about it? And are they willing to pay more?
The goal of the Fairtrade movement is to mobilize consumers to buy Fairtrade items and “vote with their dollars” to Continue reading »
Fairtrade makes a difference in fighting poverty: here’s how
Fairtrade is not a silver bullet for solving global poverty. Reforms to international trade, increased unionization, and stronger national labour Continue reading »
FTOE à la recherche du chocolat à Camino / FTOE on the chocolate case at camino
[An English version follows] Par Emanuel Lukawiecki en collaboration avec Tate Chong Pour lancer le 7e Congrès national du commerce Continue reading »
National Fair Trade Conference explores the future of sustainability and fair trade in Canada
Ottawa, ON (February 20, 2019) – Canada’s 7th National Fair Trade Conference will be held in Ottawa, Ontario this year. Continue reading »
FTOÉ is looking for volunteers!
Fair Trade Ottawa Équitable is a little organization with a lot of heart. We’re currently looking to expand our team Continue reading »
So how close are we to Fair Trade Town status?
By Lia Walsh “So how close are we?” We get this question all the time. People want to know if Continue reading »
Get Your Holy Jolly Fair Trade Hot Chocolate, Pierre-Savard!
By Emanuel Lukawiecki This holiday season, the student body of Pierre-Savard treated its students to hot chocolate. This activity kicked Continue reading »
The National Fair Trade Conference is coming to Canada’s Capital!
By Mélissa Dubé Having studied in international development, I knew of fair trade, but it’s not until I stumbled upon Continue reading »