Label GM Foods: Gene-edited pig

January 24, 2026: Health Canada has just approved a gene-edited pig for human consumption but the meat from these genetically engineered (genetically modified or GM) animals will not be labelled for consumers.

Demand mandatory labelling of GM foods in Canada. All foods from genetically modified plants and animals needs to be labelled, this should include the new genetic engineering techniques of gene-editing. A public opinion poll in October 2025 found that 83% of Canadians want mandatory labelling. Help advocate for transparency and choice in our food system.

1) Use the form on this page to send your instant letter to the Minister of Health and the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food.

2) To take even more effective action, you can take a few easy steps to write your own letter directly to your Member of Parliament:

1. Look up your MP’s email or phone number using your postal code at the House of Commons website ourcommons.ca
2. Call or email your MP to ask them to support mandatory labelling of all genetically engineered foods including foods created with the new genetically engineered techniques of gene editing.
   • Tell your MP that you want transparency and choice in the grocery store.
   • Tell your MP that you want to know which foods in the grocery store are genetically engineered.
   • This action is especially urgent because Health Canada has just approved a gene-edited pig, and some gene-edited fruits and vegetables could soon be on the market without having been reviewed for safety by Health Canada.
3. You can attach CBAN’s information on the need to reinstate regulation for gene-edited foods. Click here to download it.
4. You can attach CBAN’s background information on gene editing. Click here to download it.
5. If you would like more support or have questions please email us at info@cban.ca.

Thank you for taking this important action.

For more information see cban.ca/labelling or cban.ca/animals