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Do you support the use of genetically engineered crops and foods?

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…  

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58%
Yes
42%
No
42%
Yes
42%
No
12%
Yes, but require the labelling of foods that are genetically modified
4%
Yes, but producers should not be able to patent seeds

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 @B8YHQX8from Ontario  answered…6mos6MO

as long as it doesn't taste any different or have any side effects, and they should be labelled if genetically modified

 @8V95QN2from Ontario  answered…5yrs5Y

No, ban all GMOs, and Genetic Engineering nationwide. No exceptions, GMOs cause cancer and other maladies.

 @8SHNHYVfrom Ontario  answered…5yrs5Y

No, ban GMOs. They cause cancer.

 @B4VB3F3from Ontario  answered…1yr1Y

Yes, but producers should not be able to patent seeds, but require the labelling of foods that are genetically modified, but make it known that humans have been modifying crops ever since we discovered agriculture as to not at to the stigma, also I trust the science but not the companies

 @B4PPBZNfrom Ontario  answered…1yr1Y

Pwemitted, but producers should not be able to patent seeds & gm crops must be clearly labeled as gm crops, no misleading rewording.

 @9VJ6C4Kfrom British Columbia  answered…2yrs2Y

Yes but only if it is proven to not be detrimental to the soil that it is being grown in.

 @9VDGM24from Ontario  answered…2yrs2Y

No, more laws should be implemented to protect farmers from being entrapped in small print contracts prohibiting exit from GMO seed suppliers

 @9V9M4HCfrom British Columbia  answered…2yrs2Y

Yes, but I also think it is important to protect non-gmo crops and food so they do not become extinct due to genetic engineering.

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