Claimant says: "The Canadian Ministries of Health and Environment, by approving the sale of unlabeled genetically engineered salmon for human consumption, without fully analyzing its potential risks, is disregarding citizens??? right to know what is in their food, and endangering human health and the environment.
??? As the taro plant is considered a relative to the indigenous Hawaiians; likewise the salmon is considered a relative to the indigenous cultures of North America, and intrinsic to their ancient and sacred customs. Therefor”
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Claimant says: "The Canadian Ministries of Health and Environment, by approving the sale of unlabeled genetically engineered salmon for human consumption, without fully analyzing its potential risks, is disregarding citizens??? right to know what is in their food, and endangering human health and the environment.
??? As the taro plant is considered a relative to the indigenous Hawaiians; likewise the salmon is considered a relative to the indigenous cultures of North America, and intrinsic to their ancient and sacred customs. Therefore, to protect and preserve the cultural integrity of indigenous civilizations, salmon genes and their DNA must remain inviolable.
??? Genetically engineered salmon was invented by combining two strands of DNA, constructed artificially from the DNA of the Chinook salmon and the eel-like species called an ocean pout. This technique is fundamentally different from traditional methods of selective breeding or hybridization that are performed within the natural reproductive context; and produces outcomes that could never occur in nature.
??? By breaking down the protective barriers that exist to prevent the transfer of genes between species, genetic engineers have radically restructured the DNA of an entire species.
??? Genetically engineered salmon could escape, which would produce unintended effects within each ecosystem to which it belongs.
??? While genetically engineered salmon is presumed safe for consumption, it has not been tested for human safety. Therefore, consuming genetically engineered salmon could cause unpredictable and potentially adverse effects on human health.
Revised August 18 2016*” ...Show less »