National Fair Trade Conference 2024

Discover the essence of fair trade at Canada's 9th National Fair Trade Conference, hosted by Concordia on March 16th-17th, 2024.

Join us in celebrating 30 years of Fairtrade in Canada with the theme Down to Earth, where leaders and activists unite to nurture the ongoing growth in the movement.

This pivotal event features:

• A discussion with Senator Julie Miville-Dechêne on Bill S-211 to combat forced and child labour.
• A keynote by Victor Cordero, a renowned Fairtrade coffee producer and manager of Red Ecolsierra in Colombia.
• A panel on "Pleasure With a Conscience," led by Dr. Jordan Lebel, featuring insights from Equifruit, &Back Coffee, and Tony's Chocolonely USA.
• Breakout sessions on vital topics like child labour, climate impact on coffee, Fairtrade fresh produce in retail, and more.
• Engaging workshops for youth, including Fair Trade 101, strategies for schools and campuses, and a Fair Trade Schools session.

Join us for transformative discussions and insights into the future of fair trade.