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Labelling of GE food in Quebec

Greenpeace activist in Montreal, with a barrel of genetically engineered canola for Canadian Environment Minister Stéphane Dion.

Greenpeace activist in Montreal, with a barrel of genetically engineered canola for Canadian Environment Minister Stéphane Dion.

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Quebc government has failed to keep an election promise to label genetically engineered food.

After more than three years in power, Jean Charest's provincial government has failed to keep a promise made during the last provincial election to label genetically engineered (GE)  foods in Quebec, despite the fact that the majority of Quebec residents want to see labels on GE food.

Greenpeace believes that GE labelling in Quebec would be the first step towards provincial, and, eventually, national labelling programs in Canada. And Quebec would be the first jurisdiction in North America to go GE-free, setting an important precedent across the continent.

Greenpeace is keeping up the pressure on the Charest government, demanding action on labelling.

Take action: Tell Jean Charest to keep his promise and label GE food.
http://takeaction.greenpeace.ca/sendcharest/index.php

Read more:
How much will mandatory labelling of GMOs cost in Quebec?


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