July 29, 2010
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For media inquiries: Lucy Sharratt, Coordinator, 613 241 2267 ext.6 or cell 613 263 9511 coordinator@cban.ca
June 3, 2010 - Press Release:Haitian Farmers Say “Burn Monsanto’s Seeds”: Canadian groups support Haitian rejection of Monsanto’s seed donation
April 30, 2010 - Press Release:Canada to oppose the right of countries to label GM foods?Regroupement québécois contre les OGM (RQcOGM), Canadian Biotechnology Action Network (CBAN)
April 15, 2010 - Press Release:
MPs listen to Canadians ahead of industry on GM Crops: Groups applaud MPs for moving Bill C-474 to Committee for study
Click here for more information on Bill C-474.
March 16, 2010 - Press Release:
GE Crops: Parliament to debate the need for export market acceptance before commercial release
March 11, 2010 - Press Release:
Controversy Grows Over Brier Corporate Sponsor Monsanto
March 3, 2010 - Press Release:
Stop GE Alfalfa from Contaminating Canadian Farms:
Canadian Farm and Consumer Groups Urge U.S. Department of Agriculture to Stop Monsanto’s New GE Seed
February 9, 2010 - Press Release:
GM Wheat rejected by 233 Consumer, Farmer Groups in 26 Countries
Media Inquiries: Lucy Sharratt, Coordinator, Canadian Biotechnology Action Network temporary 613 241 2267 ext. 6
Follow the major issues - read some of our 2009 press releases:
GM Flax Contamination
October 5, 2009 - Press Release: GM Flax Contamination from Canada Soars to 28 Countries: But Canadian farmers still have no answers
September 10, 2009 - Press Release: Illegal GM Flax Contaminates Canadian Exports: Contamination of European food threatens Canadian export markets
"SmartStax" corn
October 16, 2009 - Press Release: Canadians Join Global Day of Action Against Monsanto: Challenge approval of new eight-trait GM “SmartStax” corn
July 29, 2009 - Press Release: No Safety Assessment of GE Corn by Health Canada: Canada Ignores International Food Safety Guidelines
July 24, 2009 - Press Release: CFIA ’s Irresponsible Rubber-Stamping of New Genetically Engineered Corn: No environmental risk assessment, and reduced environmental stewardship requirements for new Monsanto/Dow “SmartStax”
