What is the Government of Canada doing to study the potential impacts of herbicide-tolerant plants?
Scientists at the CFIA are studying the effects that herbicide-tolerant plants will have on the environment over time. In particular, they are considering whether there should be a limit on the number of new characteristics that can appear in each new crop plant developed through biotechnology. They will also decide whether the government should set any additional requirements for managing biotechnology-derived plants, above what are already in place. To study herbicide-tolerant plants, the CFIA works within the scientific community across Canada. This includes academics and agronomic specialists. The agency also sponsors studies on herbicide-tolerance. As well, the CFIA consults with other agencies of the federal government, such as Health Canada’s Pest Management Regulatory Agency, which regulates pest control products, including all types of herbicides. The Government of Canada is committed to increasing your knowledge about herbicide tolerance and its effects. It is also committed
