What is Fair Trade ?

Fair Trade is a trading partnership, based on dialogue, transparency and respect.
Fair Trade seeks greater equity in the international trade system.

Products that carry the fair trade certification logo ensure:

	guaranteed fair prices to producers
	premiums paid to improve social conditions in producer communities
	producers paid in advance to assist in long-term planning
	support for democratic participation in farmer-owned co-operatives
	no illegal child labour or forced labour used in production
	support for sustainable production methods that assist in cultivating healthy communities and habitats

In Canada, products are certified Fair Trade by Transfair Canada (www.transfair.ca).