Genetically modified foods (or GM foods) are foods produced from organisms that have had specific changes introduced into their DNA using the methods of genetic engineering. Canada is the third largest producer of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in the world. It is one of the largest producers of GM canola oil and other GM crops include maize, soybean, and beet. In Canada, GMOs used either as food or animal feed must be approved before entering the market. The approval process is based on numerous regulations that are enforced by Health Canada for foods, the Canadian Food…
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@9P8NRFMNew Democratic 10mos10MO
The use of genetically modified seeds/foods are not always a bad thing, many foods have been modified to support growth in different climates and develop resistance against various diseases, viruses, or infections.
This however may not be the case for all types of biologically engineered foods.
@9KTFCM71yr1Y
Yes, but producers should not be able to patent seeds, and care should be taken that genetically modified crops do not choke out native flora and become invasive species.
@92RTRZZ3yrs3Y
Yes, but no patents and require labels.
@8TFVW57New Democratic4yrs4Y
Not until there is further research on the long-time effects on the ecology and human health.
@8HXLL9XNew Democratic5yrs5Y
With restriction on round-up ready and other environmental concerns, and without the patents on seeds
@9BJ887SNew Democratic2yrs2Y
Yes, so long as they can provide proof that there is no chemical contamination or other pollution coming to fruition as a result.
@97MZ9RPNew Democratic2yrs2Y
Yes, but not for disease and pest resistance
@8VFCFDBNew Democratic4yrs4Y
Yes, but producers should not be able to patent seeds and the labelling of foods that are genetically modified but be required
@8V5TPXXNew Democratic4yrs4Y
Yes, but seed patenting should be illegal and food labelling should be required—along with the inclusion of long term studies on the impact of genetically modified foods.
Yes, and there should be public research as well.
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