Voice your support for plant breeding innovation in Canada

Apr 19, 2021

Health Canada has launched a consultation on plant breeding innovation. They are seeking feedback on two new pieces of guidance for the Novel Food Regulations, which focus on the regulation of novel foods derived from plants, including those developed using gene-editing technologies, and on providing a pathway to commercialization for new products.

Canada is recognized as a global leader in agriculture and our success has come from the industry’s commitment to continuous improvement. Canadian agriculture is constantly adopting new technologies and innovative solutions which benefit farmers, processors, consumers and our national economy.

Continued innovation in plant breeding is critical to supporting the efforts of Canadian farmers to sustainably grow safe, high-quality food for Canadians and consumers around the world. We need access to the newest varieties of crops that allow us to adapt and respond to changing climatic conditions and pest pressures while improving yields.

Health Canada needs to hear from you, the producers and supporters of Canadian Agriculture. To show your support, please click here to go to the Advancing Agriculture website, which provides email templates for producers and agriculture supporters to submit to the Health Canada consultation.

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