Meet the Fairtrade Canada team
Fairtrade Canada is part of the global Fairtrade system that encompasses Fairtrade International, our parent organization, along with 3 regional producer networks, and other national organizations like ours in countries all over the world.
What We Do
We are a Canadian not-for-profit corporation. We are governed by our membership, which consists of Fairtrade licensees and civil society organizations which support the fair trade movement. Our volunteer board of directors meets regularly to oversee the corporation and provide strategic guidance. Our AGM is held in June and allows the membership to receive updates on the operations of the organization, and vote on important matters. Our Annual Reports and Financial Statements can be found in our Resources section.
Our Mission
To support the principles of trade justice and sustainable development by:
Increasing the sales of Fairtrade certified products in Canada
Maximizing the benefits of Fairtrade to farmers and workers
Supporting the work of others to advance our vision
Meet The Team
Staff
Our small (but mighty!) team is based in Ottawa. We are dedicated to making a fairer world, through supporting our business, NGO and campaigner partners, advocating with governments, and promoting the fair trade movement to Canadians who want to shop with their values in mind. You can call us at +1 (613) 563-3351.
Gariné Aintablian
Coffee Account Manager
Helen Reimer
Director of Business Development
Ian Brown
Digital Manager
Idir Fenek
Coffee Account Manager
Janet Riehm
Director of Finance and Administration
John Marron
Director of Commercial Relations
John Young
Director of Mark Integrity
Julie Francoeur
Executive Director
Pippa Rogers
Director of Marketing & Communications
Rob Desson
Account Manager, Other Commodities
Stilyana Stoimenova
Licensing Manager
Board of Directors
Our Board of Directors is composed of representatives from our business partners and like-minded civil society organizations, along with directors-at-large from other backgrounds. The Board provides input on leadership, strategic planning, vision, and policy development.
Eugene Ellmen
Chair
Bill Barrett
Past Chair (Licensee - Planet Bean)
Mark McLaughlin
Treasurer (CSO - Simon Fraser University)
Valantina Amalraj
Secretary (CSO - Fair Trade Toronto)
Lindsay Colley
Director
Zack Gross
Director (CSO - MCIC)
Imran Kaderdina
Director (Licensee - Camino)
Mike Yarymowich
Director