Economic Justice Links
General Economic Justice Links
The Anglican Church of Canada Eco Justice Committee is a standing committee of the Council of General Synod. Their work includes: Peace and Non-Violence; Global Economic Justice; Canadian Social Development; Indigenous Justice; Ecological/Environmental Justice.
KAIROS Canadian Ecumenical Justice Intiatives focuses economic justice work on research, advocacy and action in three areas:Debt, Trade, Corporate Social Responsibility. PWRDF is a member of KAIROS.
The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives is an independent, non-partisan research institute concerned with issues of social and economic justice. CCPA is one of Canada’s leading progressive voices in public policy debates. Website includes monthly research magazine and an online bookstore.
Fair Trade and Worker's Rights Links
Transfair Canada Fair Trade transactions are monitored by Ottawa-based TransFair Canada, which administers the Fair Trade Certified logo. Provides information on how fair trade works and where to buy products.
Ten Thousand Villages is a not-for-profit, self-supporting Fair Trade Organization (FTO) supporting retail stores across Canada and the US, on-line shopping and fair trade festivals.
Just Us! Coffee Roasters Co-op is Canada’s first Fair Trade coffee roaster. A worker-owned business which offers, not only a fair price, but respect and empowerment for Third World producers. Available products include: coffee, tea, chocolate, sugar.
The Maquila Solidarity Network is a labour and women's rights advocacy organization promoting solidarity with grassroots groups in Mexico, Central America, and Asia working to improve conditions in maquiladora factories and export processing zones. The website includes resources to download, including the Sweat shop fashion show, background information on campaigns and links to other campaigns.
Debt and Trade Links
Jubilee South is a network of jubilee and debt campaigns and social movements bringing together southern voices on the issue of international debt. The website includes documents related to various aspects of the debt issue from southern perpectives. PWRDF has contributed to the development of this movement.
The Ecumenical Advocacy Alliance is a broad international network of over 90 churches and Christian organizations cooperating in advocacy on Global Trade and on HIV and AIDS. The website includes news and resources to download.
Mining and Resource Extraction Links
Mining Watch Canada is a pan-Canadian initiative that coordinates response to the threats to public health, fish and wildlife habitat and community interests posed by irresponsible mineral policies and practices in Canada and around the world. Website includes articles by country and by issue.
