German group Testbiotech released a critical new report that exposes unstudied questions in confidential industry documents from Monsanto and Dow AgroSciences on their genetically modified eight-trait corn called “SmartStax”, approved in Canada in 2009. Lucy Sharratt of the Canadian Biotechnology Action Network said unlike European regulators, Health Canada didn’t even pretend to assess the safety … Read more
The Canadian Biotechnology Action Network announced that it supports the National Research Council's decision not to research genetically modified wheat. The network stated that in early 2010, 233 groups from 26 countries also opposed the creation of GM wheat. The full release is available online. Call 613-241-2267 ext. 25.
The network is dismayed over the Conservative's move to stall a vote on a motion to place a moratorium on the approval of genetically modified (GM) alfalfa. The full release is available online. Call 306-252-2783.
Conservative members of the House of Commons Agriculture Committee stalled a vote on a motion to place a moratorium on the approval of genetically modified (GM) alfalfa. The motion was supported by members from the three other parties and would therefore have been approved by the Committee to go to the House of Commons for … Read more
The Canadian Biotechnology Action Network said they are pleased that Liberal members of the House of Commons Agriculture Committee tabled a motion in the calling for a moratorium on the approval of genetically modified alfalfa in Canada. The full release is available online. Call 613 241 2267 ext. 25.
The Canadian Biotechnology Action Network is pleased with the motion set forth in the House of Commons by NDP MP Fin Donnelly (New Westminster-Coquitlam, BC) asking for transparency and more study before genetically modified Atlantic salmon are approved for human consumption. The full release is available online. Call 902 894 4874.
The Canadian Biotechnology Action Network released a statement saying that despite the defeat of Bill C-474, Seeds Regulations Act, agricultural groups have vowed to protect alfalfa in the ongoing controversy. The full release is available online. Call 613-241-2267 ext. 25.
The Canadian Biotechnology Action Network released a statement stressing the urgency of passing Bill C-474, An Act respecting the Seeds Regulations (analysis of potential harm) in the House of Commons. The full release is available online. Call 613 259 5757.
PEI groups are asking PEI Premier Robert Ghiz to insist that Environment Canada disclose that they have begun an environmental assessment of production of genetically engineered (GE) Atlantic salmon eggs on the Island. The full release is available online. Call 613-241-2267 ext. 6.
Prince Edward Island representatives from environmental and health groups held a press conference outside AquaBounty’s Bay Fortune facility to denounce the company’s plans to commercially produce genetically engineered fish eggs at the location. The full release is available online. Call 902-894-4874.
