Is There a Need to Regulate Mother Nature?
Genetic mutation happens all the time with no regulatory oversight At what point do regulatory experts possess sufficient knowledge on innovative technologies and their potential …
Genetic mutation happens all the time with no regulatory oversight At what point do regulatory experts possess sufficient knowledge on innovative technologies and their potential …
By: Tyler Couture, University of Saskatchewan student In the late 1980s, Canada was at the beginning of its second economic recession, and there was an …
On May 4th, 2021, a webinar organized by the International Consortium on Applied Bioeconomy Research (ICABR) and CropLife International was held, focusing on the importance …
Of surveyed plant breeders…. 77% 77% felt that Canada’s current novel plant breeding regulations do not reflect current levels of knowledge. You’ve heard it before …
European regulation has driven innovation away for 20 years In 2003, the European Union (EU) revised its functioning risk assessment system for GM crops. Dating …
By: Shelby Robinson, University of Saskatchewan student Are Products/ By-products of Cloned Animals Allowed in the Human Food Supply Chain? Cloning technology has many aspects, …
Scientists, grad students and fiscal research investments are all fleeing Europe As consumers, we all want to be reassured that the products we purchase are …
Making decisions in the irrational world In a perfect world, people make rational decisions based on having complete information to evaluate alternatives and choose the …
Genomic editting is being regulated worldwide, so how will Canada create policies for this innovative technology? Canada’s Ag. wants to see regulation make it this science competitive for numerous reasons….
Exploring when regulatory oversight is no longer required In Canada, new plant varieties are regulated based on the final product, not the process used to …