Agriculture committee  The registration process is somewhat separate, like your series of field trials, to demonstrate that in fact it is better. We traditionally follow not only consumer protection, but also a pattern of ensuring that it's better than what currently exists. So the registration process

Agriculture committee  When I was referring to the issue of bias, so often we hear the lament...and even in recent days the University of Guelph has been charged with being unduly concerned with the positive aspects of biotechnology, and some would argue it's because dollars do flow in certain programs

Agriculture committee  Your basic question is, has it exploded or is it going to explode? I think it has exploded on the agricultural scene. When you look at the acreages and the productivity increases in the acreages that are planted with genetically modified organisms, it's already happened. The expl

Agriculture committee  I'd like to comment on the issue of where we find the solutions. Certainly the committee is making a significant effort in hearing about potential solutions. Part of the reason I even mentioned the Pontifical Academy of Sciences is they are a body of significantly knowledgeable p

Agriculture committee  Thank you, Mr. Chair. And thank you to the committee for affording me the opportunity to participate in the deliberations on this significant issue. Since I am listed on your agenda as an individual, not representing an organization, I believe a quick background will provide so