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PEI set to ban genetically engineered crops?(World/Canada Notes)(Prince Edward Island)

From: Catholic New Times  |  Date: 2/13/2005

CHARLOTTETOWN -- On Jan. 19, the Prince Edward Island Legislative Assembly said it would't hold committee hearings into the pros and cons of genetically engineered (GE) products. The committee will set the dates for hearings.

This landmark discussion could inform a decision that would establish PEI as Canada's first GE-free province.

Last week, members of the Standing Committee on Agriculture, Forestry and Environment issued a call for public input into their discussion.

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