Information for the general public

Current Issues Being Examined by the PBO

The PBO is committed to public engagement on emerging issues. Public and stakeholder input are gathered to guide the PBO and strengthen its policies. The following links provide information on current issues being examined by the Plant Biosafety Office.

• Genetic Use Restriction Technologies (GURTs)
• Plant Molecular Farming (PMF)

Fact Sheets on Plant Biotechnology

• Biotechnology and the Environment
• Modern Biotechnology: A Brief Overview
• Regulation
• Transparency and International Cooperation

Flow Chart - Regulation of Plants with Novel Traits in Canada

Flow chart showing the regulation of plants with novel traits