moved for leave to introduce Bill C-220, an act to amend the Food and Drugs Act (genetically modified food).
Mr. Speaker, I simply wish to explain that this bill is aimed at making it possible for Canadians to know when they buy genetically modified food. At the present time the labelling of genetically modified food is left to the vagaries of the market, and it is not mandatory.
(Motions deemed adopted, bill read the first time and printed)