To conclude, we have many genetically engineered crops on P.E.I. and in the rest of Canada, and we are now ready to move into food that has been genetically engineered, that is, animals that have been genetically engineered. All of these processes, both the crops and the aquaculture, will have a negative impact on the environment and people's health.
When she was asked six years ago about environmentally damaging aspects of GE crops, Allison Snow, a well-known person who has done research on genetically engineered crops, stated that the development of super-weeds might be just a matter of time. She has been proven correct. Today many people are raising questions about GE salmon. Surely, experience tells us to hold off.
Certainly the sorry state of the wild Atlantic salmon stock tells us that we need to choose the precautionary principle. We believe that the Government of Canada needs to strengthen its regulations to protect the health and good name of its citizens. Both Environment Canada and Health Canada ought to fully disclose all communications they have from AquaBounty on this subject, as well as any other pending discussions.
Thank you very much.