Fair Trade Towns
2,111,300 Canadians live in 16 Fair Trade Towns
Why become a Fair Trade Town?
Becoming designated as a Fair Trade Town is a great way to unite your local community with a global community of fair trade advocates by making a commitment to support the principles of Fair Trade through ethical and sustainable purchasing choices.
Requirements
The Fair Trade Town designation is awarded to communities that meet five key requirements.
1. A steering committee composed of active community volunteers and leadership members that will meet regularly.
2. Fairtrade certified product availability throughout the town, relative to its population size.
3. Public awareness events that generate education for residents and engagement for local media.
4. Community support from local businesses and other community partners such as schools and universities.
5. Political Support from the municipal authority by committing to sourcing Fairtrade products.
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Resources
We provide all the resources you need to get your community designated as a Fair Trade Town. Download our resource kit which contains an action guide, pamphlet, requirements summary, application form and more.
If you have retailers looking to source Fairtrade brands to meet the product availability requirement, the Canadian Fairtrade Purchasing Guide is a valuable source of information.
Designations
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Current Designations