The Canadian Biotechnology Action Network (CBAN) is calling on Health Canada to place a moratorium on approving new genetically modified (GM) foods, to re-evaluate the safety of GM foods already on the market, and to initiate a complete overhaul of the regulatory system. The call comes in response to the republication of a long-term study of a GM corn … Read more
Scientists and environmentalists condemned a recent press release by researchers at the University of British Columbia announcing they have created genetically engineered (GE) poplar trees for paper and biofuel production, opening the prospect of growing these GE trees like an agricultural crop in the future. The full release is available online. Call 613-809-1103.
Canadians have confirmation that AquaBounty has asked for approval of its genetically modified (GM) salmon for human consumption in Canada. “Many years into this controversy, Canadians have our first confirmation that Health Canada is assessing the safety of GM salmon for eating, but from the company rather than our own government,” said Lucy Sharratt of the Canadian Biotechnology Action Network (CBAN). “This … Read more
Major grocery chains in Canada were reminded again of consumer concern over genetically modified (GM, also called genetically engineered) food, and GM sweet corn in particular. The petition “Get GM Sweet Corn Out!” was signed by 9291 consumers and sent to the major grocery chains – Loblaw, Metro, Sobeys (IGA), Walmart Canada, Jim Patterson Group … Read more
Canada’s approval of commercial production of genetically modified (GM) Atlantic salmon eggs is an alarming decision that sets Canada up to be the source of global environmental risk, said the Canadian Biotechnology Action Network and Islanders Say No to Frankenfish. “We are extremely disappointed and alarmed that our government has approved the production of GM … Read more
The Environmental Advocacy Center of Panama (Centro de Incidencia Ambiental de Panama or CIAM) submitted a complaint to the National Environmental Authority in Panama alleging that the U.S. company AquaBounty is in breach of environmental regulations in its research and development of genetically modified (GM) Atlantic salmon. AquaBounty has a research facility in Prince Edward Island, Canada, … Read more
The Canadian Biotechnology Action Network issued a statement on genetically modified sweet corn in the U.S. and Canada. The full release is available online. Call 510-542-9224.
The Canadian Biotechnology Action Network and the Society for a GE-Free B.C. launched a new campaign to stop the genetically modified (GM, also called genetically engineered) apple, as local groups across British Columbia and Alberta begin a series of 32 events to raise awareness about GM foods and the GM apple in particular. More information … Read more
Tests have found unlabelled genetically modified (GM) sweet corn in grocery stores, roadside stands and farmers’ markets across Canada, said the Canadian Biotechnology Action Network (CBAN). “Our testing clearly shows GM sweet corn is present in Canada,” said Lucy Sharratt of CBAN. “The high number of positive results in our small sample size alerts consumers … Read more
The Canadian Biotechnology Action Network (CBAN) said that Ontario’s decision not to regulate an environmental assessment of genetically modified (GM) alfalfa fails both consumers and farmers. “This assessment would have been an ideal way to hear the concerns of farmers in Ontario and document the contamination threat from GM alfalfa,” said Lucy Sharratt of CBAN … Read more
