The government finally acknowledged our demand and confirmed that mandatory labelling for GMO products is moving forward. My hands are shaking as I type this because the road here was long and often felt aimless. We have won this round but I will keep watching the implementation closely to ensure …
June 20, 2012
Final supporters
Please sign this petition for a more transparent food industry.
What are GMOs?
They are plants and animals which have been manipulated genetically:
genes from other organisms (often unrelated) selected for certain traits such as
tolerance to pesticides or resistance to insects have been inserted into their cells.
What GM foods are we eating in Canada?
To date corn, canola, soy and sugarbeet are grown in Canada. Several other genetically
engineered foods such as cottonseed oil, papaya, squash and milk products (BGH) are
also imported and found in many processed foods. Other crops including alfalfa are
under review and could be grown in the next few years. For more information and
updates please visit the links posted on the side bar.
What is the problem?
The primary concern with GMO's is that their impact on the environment and on our
health in still uncertain. Most research is done by the biotechnology companies
themselves and could be biaised. Large amounts of pesticides are often required with
GM crops and are harmful to wildlife and to humans, polluting streams
and aquifers. Another concern is that pattented seeds are owned by a few large
companies which can sue farmers and sell their seeds and pesticides at unreasonable
prices. Contamination of non-GMO fields can occur and is a main concern, especially
to organic farmers. GMO's present a threat to biodiversity as they promote
monocultures of a few chosen crops, and, in the case of animals may lead to a decline
in wild populations. For instance GM fish could escape the growing facilities, invade
wild species habitats and possibly outcompete them.
How to avoid eating GMO's?
There is currently no legislation for the labelling of GMO's in Canada. Over 40 countries
have laws for the labelling of GMO's, why not us? Organic farming prohibits the
use of genetically modified seeds or animal feed and so it is a safe way to avoid
consuming GMO's. See the link in the side bar for a guide to avoid GMO's.
This petition will be sent to our local Member of Parliament
in Burnaby, Peter Julian. Thank you for signing!
Updates
June 11, 2012
The emails from the food regulators remain empty despite the pressure we have applied. It is exhausting to keep pushing against such indifference but I know we deserve to know what is in our grocery carts.
Reached 100 supporters
June 11, 2012
9 Comments
People deserve to know what they are putting in their bodies. Get with the program Canada.
Just put labels on them. It is not that hard.
WAY OVERDUE. Label everything now.
GMOs have no place in my grocery cart unless they are clearly marked. Stop hiding the truth from consumers.
My kids eat this stuff every day and I have no clue what is actually in it. Labeling is a basic requirement for food safety!!
It's about time .. label all GMO products!!
stop gmo's! if not then label them!!
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The government finally acknowledged our demand and confirmed that mandatory labelling for GMO products is moving forward. My hands are shaking as I type this because the road here was long and often felt aimless. We have won this round but I will keep watching the implementation closely to ensure …
June 20, 2012
Final supporters
Please sign this petition for a more transparent food industry.
What are GMOs?
They are plants and animals which have been manipulated genetically:
genes from other organisms (often unrelated) selected for certain traits such as
tolerance to pesticides or resistance to insects have been inserted into their cells.
What GM foods are we eating in Canada?
To date corn, canola, soy and sugarbeet are grown in Canada. Several other genetically
engineered foods such as cottonseed oil, papaya, squash and milk products (BGH) are
also imported and found in many processed foods. Other crops including alfalfa are
under review and could be grown in the next few years. For more information and
updates please visit the links posted on the side bar.
What is the problem?
The primary concern with GMO's is that their impact on the environment and on our
health in still uncertain. Most research is done by the biotechnology companies
themselves and could be biaised. Large amounts of pesticides are often required with
GM crops and are harmful to wildlife and to humans, polluting streams
and aquifers. Another concern is that pattented seeds are owned by a few large
companies which can sue farmers and sell their seeds and pesticides at unreasonable
prices. Contamination of non-GMO fields can occur and is a main concern, especially
to organic farmers. GMO's present a threat to biodiversity as they promote
monocultures of a few chosen crops, and, in the case of animals may lead to a decline
in wild populations. For instance GM fish could escape the growing facilities, invade
wild species habitats and possibly outcompete them.
How to avoid eating GMO's?
There is currently no legislation for the labelling of GMO's in Canada. Over 40 countries
have laws for the labelling of GMO's, why not us? Organic farming prohibits the
use of genetically modified seeds or animal feed and so it is a safe way to avoid
consuming GMO's. See the link in the side bar for a guide to avoid GMO's.
This petition will be sent to our local Member of Parliament
in Burnaby, Peter Julian. Thank you for signing!
Updates
June 11, 2012
The emails from the food regulators remain empty despite the pressure we have applied. It is exhausting to keep pushing against such indifference but I know we deserve to know what is in our grocery carts.
Reached 100 supporters
June 11, 2012
9 Comments
SHAME on Canada-we HAVE THE RIGHT to know what we are eating. Madatory labeling of all GMO foods and products that have GMO's in them is necessary!!!
People deserve to know what they are putting in their bodies. Get with the program Canada.
Just put labels on them. It is not that hard.
WAY OVERDUE. Label everything now.
GMOs have no place in my grocery cart unless they are clearly marked. Stop hiding the truth from consumers.
My kids eat this stuff every day and I have no clue what is actually in it. Labeling is a basic requirement for food safety!!
It's about time .. label all GMO products!!
stop gmo's! if not then label them!!
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SHAME on Canada-we HAVE THE RIGHT to know what we are eating. Madatory labeling of all GMO foods and products that have GMO's in them is necessary!!!