Risk assessment for the production of genetically engineered salmon eggs

Petition: 352

Issue(s): Fisheries, human/environmental health, science and technology, toxic substances

Petitioner(s): Canadian organization

Petitioner Location(s): Ottawa, Ontario

Date Received: 19 September 2013

Status: Completed—Response(s) to petition received

Summary: The petitioner is concerned with the potential environmental and health risks related to the production of genetically engineered salmon eggs in Prince Edward Island. The petitioner is asking the federal government about its responsibilities under the New Substance Notification Regulations (Organisms), which falls under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999, specifically as they relate to risk assessments that have been or may be completed on this subject.

Federal Departments Responsible for Reply: Environment Canada, Fisheries and Oceans Canada