Important Forum on GMOs

Tuesday, December 1, 2009, Ottawa 7-9 PM The Canadian Biotechnology Action Network Expert Lecture Series presents: Unsafe Genetically Modified Corn? Canada's lack of assessment for Monsanto's "SmartStax" GM corn Come and hear what the experts have to say about the problems with Canada's regulation of GM foods. Featuring preeminent scientists: Dr. Michael Hansen, Consumers Union, US Dr. Ricarda Steinbrecher, Federation of German Scientists with Dr. Peter Andree, Carleton University, on Canadian regulation Moderator: Lucy Sharratt, Coordinator, Canadian Biotechnology Action Network Tuesday, December 1st 7:00 – 9:00 PM Saint Paul University Amphitheatre, Ottawa 223 Main Street (side door off parking lot) Suggested Donation $10. Everyone Welcome. Wheelchair Accessible. This event will be web broadcast at www.cban.ca/corn There is stark disagreement on how to assess the safety of Monsanto’s new eight-trait GM corn called “SmartStax”. Health Canada did not assess “SmartStax” corn for human health safety because it does not classify “SmartStax” as a “Novel Food” - this is because they have already approved the eight GM traits individually in separate crops. Does Health Canada need to assess the safety of this stacked trait GM food? Is Health Canada contradicting the UN international Codex food safety guideline? For more information: Lucy Sharratt 613 241 2267 ext. 6 ·info@cban.ca

Lucy Sharratt, Coordinator

Canadian Biotechnology Action Network (CBAN)

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Phone: 613 241 2267 ext.6

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