Hi Cricket Tragic,
Okay, I hear and accept what you are saying CT about a scientist’s right to form an opinion regarding the prevalence of allergy symptoms in the local population who live in close proximity to fields of canola in Canada.
Please remember that I am not of the opinion that there is a problem in Canada. I make this comment purely on the basis that I am not aware of any significant health complaints being generated (past or present) in Canada. So I think it is fair to say that we are not in disagreement on this point.
So in reflection, I am also of the opinion that if a risk assessment of GM canola was carried out in Canada it would be reasonable for the assessors to conclude that there are no health risks to the local population who live in close proximity to these crops. This is of course based on the assumption that there is substantial equivalence between non-GM canola and GM canola cultivated in Canada.
I trust you are in substantial agreement with my comments.
