The government is moving forward with the implementation of a voluntary system to identify new gene-edited seed in Canada. The Canadian organic sector is unanimous and united in calling for mandatory traceability of gene-edited seed. A voluntary system poses significant risk to the organic sector as any GE/GMO contamination of organic crops risks the organic claim of a product.
Read full response from Canadian Organic Trade Association HERE.
Read response from Canadian Organic Growers HERE.
NFU TAKE ACTION CHAMPAIGN to reverse the government's decision HERE.