— November 23, 2015 —
On the issue of genetically modified salmon, ACFFA would like to confirm:
1. Our region’s salmon farming industry does not support the commercial production of transgenic fish for human consumption.
2. Our region’s salmon farming industry is not researching or growing transgenic fish.
3. Canada and our region’s current fish breeding practices enable the production of quality products that are in high demand from both domestic and international markets.
Our position is consistent with that of the Canadian Aquaculture Industry Association and the International Salmon Farmer’s Association and will not change until the transgenic fish has been declared safe by all relevant regulatory bodies AND until the market demands it.