ACTION ALERT: Stop Genetically Modified Wheat in Canada

June 16, 2009

Forwarding from HANS-e-News

by Canadian Biotechnology Action Network

In 2004, genetically modified (GM - also called genetically engineered or

GE) wheat was rejected by farmers and consumers across the globe, and yet

industry is now working to prepare the way for GM wheat.

On May 14, 2009 industry groups in Australia, Canada and the US pledged to

" work toward the goal of synchronized commercialization of biotech traits

in our wheat crops. "

In response, on June 1, 2009, the Canadian Biotechnology Action Network

and 14 groups from Australia, Canada and the United States issued a joint

statement reminding Monsanto and industry groups that GM wheat has already

been soundly rejected - and we reiterated our pledge to stop commercialization.

WHAT ORGANIZATIONS CAN DO:

If you belong to a group, association, church, union, professional body,

please help us by asking your organization endorse the global rejection of

GM wheat. Groups are asked to sign on to the statement at

Deadline:

August 31, 2009.

Sign the statement: " In light of our existing experience with genetic

engineering, and recognizing the global consumer rejection of genetically

engineered wheat, we restate our definitive opposition to GE wheat and our

commitment to stopping the commercialization of GE traits in our wheat crops. "

WHAT INDIVIDUALS CAN DO:

Send your instant letter to the Minister of Agriculture at

other action options.

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