Ottawa, Canada
August 12, 2008
USDA/FAS GAIN report number CA
8058
Canada - Annual agricultural biotechnology report
Report highlights
This report updates CA7053.
2007/2008 data on crop average sown and crop size dedicated
to genetically modified varieties was largely unavailable.
Data based on planting surveys suggest that the amount of
acreage planted to GM corn and soybeans in Quebec and
Ontario in 2008 increased from 2007 levels. In addition, the
provincial acreage dedicated to GM crops has also increased
in those provinces. In Western Canada, acreage seeded to
canola in 2008 also increased from 2007 levels. Areas of
this report have been updated to include data on crops
submitted for regulatory approval, field trial submissions,
and approved biotech crops.
Table of contents
SECTION I. EXECUTIVE
SUMMARY
SECTION II. BIOTECHNOLOGY TRADE AND PRODUCTION
Table 1. Crops Submitted and Awaiting Regulatory Approval
SECTION III. BIOTECHNOLOGY POLICY
Table 2. Regulating Agencies and Relevant Legislation
Table 3. Agencies’ Responsibilities
Table 4. Field Trials in 2007 (excluding canola)
Table 5. Canola Field Trials in 2007
Table 6. Recently Approved Crops in Canada
Table 7. Approved Biotech Crops in Canada
SECTION IV. MARKETING
SECTION V. REFERENCE MATERIAL
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Full report:
http://www.fas.usda.gov/gainfiles/200808/146295477.pdf
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