Manon Verchot, This week the Environment Ministry released a report finding that genetically-modified mustard is not harmful to health.
The report, submitted by a sub-committee of the Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee, was largely criticised by anti-GMO activists, who claim data in favour of GM mustard is skewed. Though research suggests genetically modified mustard yields could be 30 percent higher than native species, activists say GM seeds were only compared to low-yield varieties.