Genetically modified foods (or GM foods) are foods produced from organisms that have had specific changes introduced into their DNA using the methods of genetic engineering. Canada is the third largest producer of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in the world. It is one of the largest producers of GM canola oil and other GM crops include maize, soybean, and beet. In Canada, GMOs used either as food or animal feed must be approved before entering the market. The approval process is based on numerous regulations that are enforced by Health Canada for foods, the Canadian Food…
Read more58% Yes |
42% No |
42% Yes |
42% No |
13% Yes, but require the labelling of foods that are genetically modified |
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4% Yes, but producers should not be able to patent seeds |
See how support for each position on “Genetically Modified Foods” has changed over time for 123k Canada voters.
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See how importance of “Genetically Modified Foods” has changed over time for 123k Canada voters.
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Unique answers from Canada users whose views extended beyond the provided choices.
@8V95QN23yrs3Y
No, ban all GMOs, and Genetic Engineering nationwide. No exceptions, GMOs cause cancer and other maladies.
@8SHNHYV3yrs3Y
No, ban GMOs. They cause cancer.
@9LJGNWT 3 days3D
I don't support it but (1) all GMO and irradiated foods should be labeled as such and (2) patented seeds only retain protection on the farm that uses them. If the wind blows pollen from a GMO crop to an adjacent site and causes that crop to become hybridized, that crop belongs to the farmer of the contaminated field. In addition, any seed from that crop belongs to the farmer. However, the farmer whose crop is cross pollinated now needs to sell his product as being a GMO product. That farmer may also be entitled to sue the other farmer for damages.
@9KTFCM71mo1MO
Yes, but producers should not be able to patent seeds, and care should be taken that genetically modified crops do not choke out native flora and become invasive species.
@9JLF2GL2mos2MO
require the labelling of foods that are genetically modified and HEAVALY AND I MEAN HEAVALY REGULATED
@9JBTHNJ3mos3MO
Yes, but only if there is public record of what has been changed and how it affects humans and the environment.
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