Ontario Grain Farmer November 2021

Review Agency to develop general guidance and best practices. Finally, they would like more clarity around the varieties that would still be subject to Part V of the Seeds Regulations. These should only be varieties that could pose a serious environmental risk, even if it is unlikely that such a plant would ever be developed. This could include introducing a trait that would make a noxious or invasive weed much more aggressive in the wild environment, or resistant to the primary tool used for its control. The CGC also endorsed a number of other recommendations regarding this issue as laid out by CropLife Canada. In a templated letter to member organizations, which they were encouraged to send to the CFIA, the CGC hits the high points by saying that Canada needs to have access to the best genetics to be sustainable, feed a growing global population, and withstand conditions like this year’s drought. It also emphasizes the importance of exempting drought-tolerant and other new varieties that the agricultural industry has demonstrated repeatedly can be introduced in a safe and responsible manner that is recognized across the country and around the world. “While we needed better guidance a year ago, we hope that now, the CFIA quickly makes improvements to what they’ve laid out — especially in terms of conventional breeding — and allows our sector to have access to the innovation it needs,” Thomas says. l ONTARIO GRAIN FARMER 27 NOVEMBER 2021 Scientists around the world agree that gene editing is safe and that it is critical for Canada to have a responsive regulatory system for this technology. Seabrook R2X Samson E3 NEW NEW NEW Ramage XF 2700 HU 0.6 RM 2675 HU 0.5 RM 2675 HU 0.5 RM ✔ very strong yield levels ✔ distinct, aggressive plant structure ✔ excellent disease package ✔ good branching and canopy closure ✔ great podding height ✔ tolerance to Phytophthora Root Rot ✔ great standability ✔ SCN resistant ✔ maximize yield potential by filling top pods ✔ tolerance to Phytophthora Root Rot ✔ resistant to Brown Stem Rot ✔ excellent standability ians@agri-turf.ca 705-424-1410 Let’s talk new genes that fit your farm . Genes that fit your farm ® is a registered trademark of SeCan. ALWAYS FOLLOW GRAIN MARKETING AND ALL OTHER STEWARDSHIP PRACTICES AND PESTICIDE LABEL DIRECTIONS. Details of these requirements can be found in the Trait Stewardship Responsibilities Notice to Farmers printed in this publication. The transgenic soybean event in the Enlist E3™ soybean was jointly developed and owned by Dow AgroSciences LLC and M.S. Technologies, L.L.C. ®™ Enlist, Enlist E3, the Enlist E3 logo, and Colex-D are trademarks of Dow AgroSciences LLC. ® Book today! Knowledge based soybean solutions.