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A leading voice for organics in Canada

established in 2007

Who We Are

Our Mission

The Canada Organic Trade Association promotes and protects the organic sector and encourages the universal adoption of organic. Through our leadership and collaboration, COTA provides a strong voice for organic in Canada.

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Our Vision & Statement of Principle

COTA's vision is to promote and protect thriving, resilient communities and ecosystems that are rooted in organic's holistic principles and practices. With farming as the foundation of organic, COTA acts a cultivator, connector and advocate for organic in Canada and abroad.

Our Work Areas

COTA protects, promotes and builds information on Canada's organic sector. We work in the following areas:
Canadian parliament building and Canadian flag
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Become a Member

As a Member you will gain:

  • A voice in Ottawa
  • Better access to export markets through equivalency arrangements. 
  • Valuable networking opportunities.
  • Discounts on exclusive organic market and consumer data.
  • Timely intelligence bulletins.
  • ...and so much more.
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    • Staff
    • Board of Directors
      • ADVISORY COUNCIL
    • Annual Reports
    • Careers
    • Organic Leadership
  • What we do
    • Organic 101
      • What is Organic?
      • Organic Standards
      • Organic Certification
      • Labelling Organic Products
      • More Resources
    • Market Access
      • Export Program
      • Equivalency Arrangements
      • Domestic Markets
      • On-Farm Climate Action Fund
      • Organic Promotion Fund
      • Organic Export Support Fund
    • Advocacy
      • Key Issues
      • Task Forces
      • Advancing organic priorities during the 2025 federal election
      • Organic Action Plan
      • Organic Summit & Organic Parliament Day
      • Promoting Sustainable Agriculture
      • U.S. Tariffs 2025
    • Data & Research
      • Market Analysis
      • Production Data
      • Organic Insights
    • Consumer Education
      • Organic Month
      • Choose Canada Organic
  • News
  • Events
  • Membership
    • Our Members
  • Directory
  • Opportunities
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