Some genetically modified wheat found in Alberta, should not impact trade: CFIA
EDMONTON — Canadian officials say they do not expect any negative impact on grain exports after some unauthorized genetically modified wheat was discovered in southern Alberta.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says it has completed tests on wheat found on a farm access road after the plants survived a spraying treatment for weeds.
The agency says it turns out the wheat was genetically modified to be herbicide-tolerant.
Such modified wheat is not approved for commercial use in Canada.