Learn how Canada assesses the safety of biotechnology-derived animals, such as genetically engineered fish and livestock products.

Learn about herbicide tolerant plants, whose growth and development are not significantly affected by herbicides used on the weeds growing around them.

Learn about the network of centres and people dedicated to preserving the genetic diversity of crop plants, their wild relatives and other plants that enhance Canada's biodiversity.

Learn about plant biotechnology and regulation with these fact sheets.

Learn how Charles Saunders developed Marquis wheat, a crop that flourishes under Canadian weather conditions (text and video).

There are numerous terms and acronyms used in the area of biotechnology that can be confusing. The following is the Canadian Food Inspection Agency's (CFIA) attempt at addressing some commonly used terms.

Find the most up-to-date information on the granting of plant breeders' rights for new, distinct, uniform and stable varieties.

Learn about the Shepody potato, which has been adapted for Canada's short growing season and is becoming one of the most popular potato varieties for French Fries (text and video).

Learn about the mysterious parentage of the Spartan apple and the science behind breeding better apple species (text and video).

Find out how wheat, the single most important source of plant protein in our diet, has been crossbred to adapt to Canadian climate and disease conditions (text and video).