Why become a Fair Trade town?
- To distinguish your community as a leader and to confirm your commitment to supporting the principles of Fair Trade, including a fair price, respect for labour standards, environmental sustainability, and more direct and equitable trade
- To improve the livelihoods of the millions of farmers and workers in the developing world who benefit from the Fair Trade Certification system
- To create awareness and encourage local citizens to make ethical and sustainable choices
- To unite your community in a common cause
- To have fun and be creative
Become a Fair Trade Town by Achieving 6 Goals as set by Fairtrade Canada
- The local council uses Fair Trade Certified products and supports the Fair Trade Towns campaign
- Stores & restaurants serve Fair Trade Certified products
- Workplaces, faith groups, & schools use and promote Fair Trade Certified products
- Public awareness events and media coverage held on Fair Trade and the campaign
- A steering group created for continued commitment
- Other ethical and sustainable initiatives promoted within the community
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Current Fair Trade Towns
- Wolfville, NS (April 17, 2007)
- La Pêche, QC (November 9, 2007)
- Port Colborne, ON (April 28, 2009)
- Nakusp, BC (April 29, 2009)
- Golden, BC (June 8, 2009)
- Gimli, MB (July 1, 2009)
- Olds, AB (November 9, 2009)
- Revelstoke, BC (December 8, 2009)
- Neuville, QC (March 31, 2010)
- Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve, QC (April 19, 2010)
- Vancouver, BC (May 6, 2010)
- Barrie, ON (May 10, 2010)
- Sainte Anne de Bellevue, QC (May 21, 2010)
- Canmore, AB (July 6, 2010)
- Sherbrooke, QC (February 9, 2011)
**For general inquiries and further information please contact: info@cftn.ca |
