Most people are aware that many products they buy are not made in Canada. They may also notice that most are from "developing" or "Third World" countries. However, not everyone is aware of the unfair relationships associated with the production and distribution of products that end up in Canada and throughout the world.

Through interactive learning activities, this unit focuses on present-day globalization and explores the differences between free and fair trade.

Unit Goals

1. Survey the positive and negative aspects of trade.
2. Explore how Canada and other countries respond to the challenges created by international trade and how it can be made more viable and equitable for the majority of people through fair trade.

In this Unit

• Activity 1: Consumer Analysis: Where Does That Come From?
• Activity 2: CocoLoco: Producing a Chocolate Bar*
• Activity 3: Fair Trade Role-Play*
• Activity 4: Work on Magazine Radio Program Team Project

• Globalization, Free Trade or Fair Trade?*

• Fair Trade Organizations & Resources in Canada

• People on the Path of a Chocolate Bar*