Fair Trade is an alternative system of trade which focuses on fair compensation, proper working conditions, sustainable agriculture and local economic growth.

More resources about fair trade will be available shortly, but in the meantime, feel free to take a look at the following web sites:

Fair Trade - Wikipedia
Gives a nice overview of the fair trade movement

Transfair Canada
Transfair Canada certifies Canadian importers as abiding by Fair Trade practices and educates the public about Fair Trade

Fairtrade Labelling Organizations International
FLO develops international Fair Trade standards and unites the various certification bodies (such as Transfair) around the world

Play Your Part
EWB's Play Your Part campaign relaunched this summer with a new message: Buy Fair Trade!