Vancouver has become the first major Canadian city to be certified for Fair Trade Town status.  That means it buys products such as coffee, tea, sugar and even soccer balls that have been made ethically and for which producers -- largely low-income farmers and labourers -- have been paid fairly.  We're thrilled but not surprised since our mayor, Gregor Robertson, has his roots in local organic farming and sustainable business.  Keep up the good work!

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