We Canadians also have positive accomplishments to reflect and take take pride in. Here are some of the areas we are reflecting on.
We highlight these in particular because they correlate to Marigold Collective's mission of empowering women through fair trade:
- The Canada Labour Code which is an Act of the Parliament of Canada that defines the rights and responsibilities of workers and employers in federally regulated workplaces
- Our stellar health care system available to every citizen
- Our no-barrier education system, meaning everyone can attend elementary and high school without individual costs. Further, post secondary is made widely available, even to those who cannot afford the fees, through Canada Student Loans Programs.
The countries we partner with with are developing nations who do not always have access to, or the inherent right to health care, education and/or legal rights. We are fortunate in Canada to have access to all of these.