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Fair trade
Our members have been working to promote fair trade since 1996. At the time, there were only two points of sale for fair trade products in all of Quebec. Although fair trade products like coffee, chocolate and bananas are now readily available, North-South inequities persist.  With the exception of the occasional fundraising item, we have never sold fair trade products....
Projet - 10 November 2010 - Tag : Carry fair trade products, Customizable talks, Fair trade, Fair trade certification, Fair trade products, Guide to fair trade certifications, Insist on fair trade, List of fair trade retailers, Producers in the South, Spot the difference!, Where to find fair trade products
IGA brings back fair trade bananas
By popular request, grocery store chain IGA is restocking its shelves with fair trade bananas. IGA had briefly replaced fair trade organic bananas from Quebec-based, family-run business Equicosta with organic – but not fair trade – bananas from multinational Dole. When Equiterre's members and supporters heard this, they launched a social media campaign. IGA...
Actualité - 8 April 2013 - Tag : Equicosta, Fair trade, IGA, Insist on fair trade
A fair trade product for each month
Quebec fair trade association, the Association québécoise du commerce équitable (AQCE), has declared a fair trade focus for each month of the coming year:
Actualité - 17 October 2012 - Tag : Association québécoise du commerce équitable (AQCE), Carry fair trade products, Fair trade, Insist on fair trade
Fairtrade Canada honours seven Canadian businesses
The first annual Canadian Fairtrade Awards, recognizing businesses for their commitment to ethical business practices that support farming communities and sustainable agriculture around the world, were presented this week in Toronto, to: 
Actualité - 22 September 2012 - Tag : Canadian Fairtrade Awards, Fair trade, Insist on fair trade
Canadian Fairtrade Awards – accepting nominations until June 29
Does your organization sell certified fair trade products? You may be eligible for a new fair trade award. Fairtrade Canada is launching the Canadian Fairtrade Awards. The goal is to highlight Canadian retailers who have done the most to promote fair trade products to their customers over the past year, especially during Fair Trade Fortnight, Canada's annual celebration of...
Actualité - 19 June 2012 - Tag : Fair trade, Fair Trade Fortnight, Guide to fair trade certifications, Insist on fair trade, List of fair trade retailers
Fair Trade Fortnight, Quebec City
Fair Trade Fortnight is a chance for businesses and private citizens to show their support for small producers in other countries.
Événement - 2 May 2012 - Tag : Engaged citizenry, Fair trade, Insist on fair trade, Partners Activities, Where to find fair trade products
Fair Trade Bazaar, Centre for Sustainable Development, Montreal
In honour of Fair Trade Fortnight, you're invited to the 5th edition of our Fair Trade Bazaar. This year's focus? The people and the products behind the fair trade economy. meet the people who work closely with producers in developing countries discover the products they promote, including lesser known products such as wine and flowers Must see: Bazaar spokesperson...
Événement - 27 March 2012 - Tag : Équiterre Activities, Fair trade, Insist on fair trade, List of fair trade retailers, Responsible consumption, Where to find fair trade products
Introducing fair trade certified wood furniture
At the recent International Furnishing Show in Germany, the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) and Fairtrade introduced a new type of furniture with dual FSC and Fairtrade labels. The wood, mainly from Bolivia, Chili and Honduras, is grown in forests managed according to strict ecological, social and economic criteria.   This initiative gives a boost to small producers of...
Actualité - 30 January 2012 - Tag : Fair trade, Fair trade certification, Insist on fair trade
Winning t-shirt designs revealed – As chosen by you!
Equiterre t-shirts in fair trade organic cotton are now available from Montreal-based nonprofit co-operative FibrEthik.  
Actualité - 29 November 2011 - Tag : Ethical fashion, Insist on fair trade, Responsible consumption
Are you dreaming of a green Christmas?
Is Christmas a holiday that you celebrate, but with a feeling of deep reservation, even guilt, at the consumer excess and waste? Don't feel bad.  There's hope. You can give the season new meaning by choosing new traditions that reflect your true values. Here are some ideas to get you started. Share them with your friends and family. Who knows, you may even spark a...
Actualité - 23 November 2011 - Tag : Changing the world, Community supported agriculture, Fair trade, Getting involved, Insist on fair trade, Organic baskets, Responsible consumption, Socially and environmentally responsible Christmas
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