GMO-free news from Canada

29.05.2012 |

Hundreds back Richmond (Canada) council resolution banning GM crops

Supporters of a council resolution banning genetically modified crops packed city hall Monday calling the practise of growing such foods “immoral” and “dangerous.” “The motivation of the companies that create this is profit, which is fine except that it’s not for the benefit of the community,” said Sandra Bourque, a former school trustee, one of dozens of speakers at the council meeting. Opponents to the crops turned out by the bushel after getting wind that CropLife Canada was set to delegate to city council before its final vote. That vote, which took place about three hours after the meeting started, was unanimous.

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