Publications
We outline basic facts as well as provide in-depth information about the use of genetic engineering (genetically modified organisms or GMOs) and the complex issues that they raise. We provide this information in many different formats, for consumers and farmers. We research many important questions raised by the use of this technology in food and farming, including the potential environmental, social and economic impacts.
Factsheets
Health Canada’s proposed new regulatory guidance on genetically engineered foods – March 26-May 24, 2021:
- Proposal #1: Allow some genetically engineered foods onto the market without government safety assessments, April 8, 2021
- Proposal #2: Allow unregulated GMOs to go unreported to the government (the “Voluntary Transparency Initiative”), April 8, 2021
- Guide to Commenting on Health Canada’s Proposals: New regulatory guidance on genetically engineered foods, April 8, 2021
Introduction to Genome Editing in Food and Farming, June 2020.
Alert: Proposed Release of Genetically Engineered American Chestnut Trees in the US and Canada. February 2021.
Genetically Engineered Salmon Produced and Sold in Canada, January 2021
Genetically Modified Crops and Herbicides. December 2020
Introduction to Genome Editing in Food and Farming. July 2020
Market Status Update: GM Foods in Canada – For retailers (Eng/Fr), July 2020
Market Status Update – For Growers: GM Apples and Apple Trees in Canada. July 2020
Genetically Modified Salmon. February 2020
“Golden Rice” Vitamin-A Rice. November 2019
GM Contamination in Canada. Report Summary, March 2019
Stop GM Contamination in Canada – Farmer Brief. November 2018
Identifying and Avoiding GM Sweet Corn Seed in Canada: Grower Guide. Updated October 2018
How to Avoid Eating GM Salmon: Consumer Guide. Updated September 2018
Genetic Engineering Will Not “Feed the World”. April 2018
International Bulletin – GM Salmon: Update on the status of GM salmon production in Prince Edward Island, Canada. October 2, 2017
Labelling Genetically Modified Foods, May 2017
GM Alfalfa Contamination in the US and Canada. May 2017
GMOs in Canada: At a Glance. May 2017
Will PEI be the site of the world’s first GM fish factory? April 25, 2017
Market Status Update – for growers: GM Apples and GM Apple Trees in Canada. February 2017
GM Crop Data Clarified: Interpreting the ISAAA report, February 2013
Genetically Modified Cotton: February 2013
Séralini et al. GM corn safety study in context – Introduction and basic comparison. September 2012
The Genetically Modified “Non-Browning” Apple. November 2012
Pamphlets
Why Your Food Choices Matter. 2020
No GM Fish. February 2020
Intro to Gene Editing. January 2019
CBAN’s Quick Guide to GM Foods
GM Alfalfa Update and Action Handouts:
GMO Inquiry Report Summary Pamphlets:
- Where in the World are GM Crops and Foods?
- Are GM Crops Better for the Environment?
- Are GM Foods Better for Consumers?
- Are GM Crops Better for Farmers?
- Are GM Crops and Foods Well Regulated?
- Do We Need GM Crops and Foods to Feed the World?
Why Your Food Choices Matter: A Guide to Local and Ecologically Grown Food
Postcards
GM Food Chart Postcard: What’s in my fridge?
Reports
Genome Editing in Food and Farming: Risks and Unexpected Consequences
GM Contamination in Canada: The failure to contain living modified organisms – Incidents and impacts
Posters
Where are Genetically Modified Foods?
Articles & Editorials
Maintaining public trust in food system requires public regulation
CRISPR Crunch: Regulation to go missing for next generation GMOs?
Pulling Solutions out of Thin Air: The Dangers of Investing in the Promise of the Techno-Fix
A fishy return on public investment: The policy collision over genetically modified salmon
