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Should the government allow the commercialization of lab-grown meat?

Lab-grown meat is produced by culturing animal cells and could serve as an alternative to traditional livestock farming. Proponents argue that it can reduce environmental impact and animal suffering, and improve food security. Opponents argue that it may face public resistance and unknown long-term health effects.

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Response rates from 375 Barrie voters.

33%
Yes
67%
No
26%
Yes
61%
No
7%
Yes, as long as a disclosure is prominently displayed on packaging and restaurant menus
6%
No, we need more long-term studies to ensure safety

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 @B23CRQ3from Nova Scotia  answered…2mos2MO

No, we should only use natural means of obtaining food. Also, eliminate grocery chains and make them decentralized.

 @9ZSWYD9from Ontario  answered…3mos3MO

I think there will come a time where its necessary to start using lab made meats, but until then id rather eat real meat.

 @9ZQV5PZfrom Ontario  answered…3mos3MO

Yes, as long as there is both wide agreement amongst independent research and health bodies that lab-grown meat is safe long-term for consumption and will reduce carbon emissions in total

 @9Q7C6J3from Ontario  answered…8mos8MO

I believe that until the health risks and effects have been studied and are well known that the government should not allow the commercialization of lab-grown meat

 @9MRWVG7from Alberta  answered…9mos9MO

Yes, to ensure proper tests and ethical procedures are done to ensure the safety of consumers.

 @9MLXWMNfrom Ontario  answered…9mos9MO

Allow commercialization while ensuring enough safety checks have been done through CFIA. Any potential health risks must be made publicly available and the manufacturer's must display such risks on their labels.

 @B2S72SXfrom Ontario  answered…2wks2W

I find fast food reatorants need this for fast and mass production, but it is not something that we should give in to for any adverse in this.

 @B2Q4LN5from Alberta  answered…2wks2W

No and yes if people feel more comfortable with lab grown then make it but I believe real meet will be better

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