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- Regina Leader-Post, 12 December 2006 Appeal hearing held December 11, 2006 (pdf 64k)
- Regina Leader-Post, 25 November 2006"Environment groups lose bid for status at farmers' appeal" (MSWord 24k)
- Regina Leader-Post, 18 November 2006 Environmental groups want say in organic farming suit (MSWord 24k)
- Regina Leader-Post Friday, May 27, 2005 Organic farmers dig in for another court challenge. Saskatchewan organic farmers want another crack at launching a class-action lawsuit against two multinational companies. (pdf)
- Toronto Star, June 19, 2004 Monsanto Withdraws GM Wheat Monsanto Co. has formally withdrawn submissions for its genetically modified wheat from all regulatory agencies except the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. (PDF 295KB)
- Western Producer, March 4, 2004 Buffer zone enlarged for GM wheat trials Fears that pollen drift from trial plots of Roundup Ready wheat could compromise commercially grown wheat crops prompted calls last week for more measures to offset the risk, which is not completely understood.
- March 4, 2004 Monsanto told to expand its buffer zone Monsanto Canada has been told to increase the buffer zones between its Roundup Ready wheat trials and adjacent fields of wheat to prevent the possibility of cross-contamination.
- StarPhoenix, December 18, 2003 Get facts straight about GM opponents an op-ed by Marc Loiselle (PDF 39KB)
- CBC Saskatchewan, November 28, 2003 Agriculture Canada could get GM wheat royalty CBC News has learned that Agriculture Canada stands to get money from the sale of Monsanto's Round-up Ready Wheat.
- Saskatchewan News Network, August 09, 2003 Lining up against GM wheat Farmers, Canadian Wheat Board largely united in opposing Monsanto's application to market 'Roundup Ready' genetically-modified wheat
- The Leader-Post, August 08, 2003 Most farmers say no to growing GM wheat Nearly 90 per cent of farmers say they would not grow genetically modified (GM) wheat if they had the option, according to a survey conducted earlier this year.
- The Leader-Post, August 08, 2003 Sask. government opposes GM wheat The Saskatchewan government is adding its voice to the growing chorus of opposition to genetically modified (GM) wheat, breaking its silence on the highly controversial issue.
- BBC News, July 31, 2003 Canadian farmers debate GM wheat Plans to introduce genetically modified wheat to the Canadian Prairies are meeting fierce resistance from some farming groups.
- GMO Information Service Japan, December 5, 2002 Monsanto failed halfway in developing herbicide tolerant rice in Japan The Department of Agriculture and Forestry of Aichi Prefecture, Japan announced that they will stop the research cooperation with Monsanto they have continued since 1996 to develop Roundup herbicide tolerant rice strain in Japan. They have also decided not to commercialize the herbicide tolerant rice strain considering many Japanese consumers are opposing it.
- The Institute of Science in Society, September 24, 2002 Do Not Let our Nightmare Become Yours, Warns Canadian Farmers The Soil Association launched on 17 September 2002 a damning report on GM crops, calling them a 'practical and economic disaster'. But the most eloquent opposition came from North American farmers themselves. As Britain gears up for the public debate on GM crops this autumn, it would be wise to look at the lessons learnt from the North American experience.
- September 8, 2002 Raising Awareness in the European Union Marc and Anita Loiselle and Hart Haidn were invited by Greenpeace to tour Germany, Austria and Switzerland from August 5th to 15th, 2002, to inform Europeans about the Canadian experience with GMOs.
- Greenpeace Press Release, September 24, 2002 "The first study to look at the economic impact of genetically engineered (GE) crops just released by the Soil Association reveals that GE crops have been an economic disaster for Canada and the United States, where over 75% of the world's GE crops are grown."
- The Western Producer, Thursday July 4, 2002 Study raises questions about GM buffer zone A group of organic farmers engaged in a legal battle with Monsanto and Aventis says a study by two Agriculture Canada researchers will help its case.
- The National Post, June 28, 2002 Canola study raises fears of 'gene flow': Contamination threat Pollen from canola travels much farther than previously believed, raising new concerns about "gene flow" from genetically modified (GM) crops and the purity of canola seed produced by Canadian farmers.
- CBC News Online, Friday, 28 Jun 2002 "There is confirmation of something canola farmers have been saying for years: that genetically modified canola is popping up where it wasn't planted and where it isn't wanted."
- CBC's The National, June 27, 2002 "A new study says the genetically modified organisms are getting deeper into our food chain and we may not be able to get them out. Kelly Crowe reports."
- The Western Producer, Thursday, January 17, 2002 Organic farmers take chemical companies to court Two Saskatchewan certified organic farmers have launched a lawsuit against Monsanto and Aventis alleging that genetically modified canola has destroyed any prospect for growing organic canola in Canada.
- The Toronto Star, Friday, January 11, 2002 Organic farmers in Saskatchewan sue over modified seed A group of organic farmers launched a lawsuit against biotechnology giants Monsanto Co. and Aventis SA yesterday, seeking compensation for alleged damages caused by genetically modified canola they say is blowing into their fields. "Organic farmers in Saskatchewan have said that the time has come for this legal challenge and we're here today (Thursday) to let the world know that."
- Reuters News Agency, January 11, 2002 Canadian organic farmers sue Monsanto on GM crops A group of Canadian organic farmers launched a lawsuit against biotech giants Monsanto Co. and Aventis SA on Thursday seeking compensation for damages caused by genetically modified canola they say is blowing into their fields.
- The Globe and Mail, January 11, 2002 Prairie organic farmers sue two biotech firms Saskatchewan organic farmers, who say they want to protect their industry from genetically engineered crops, filed a class-action lawsuit yesterday against two biotechnology giants.
- Canadian Press, Thursday, January 10 2002 Sask organic farmers file lawsuit against Monsanto and Aventis A group of organic farmers filed a class-action lawsuit on Thursday against seed giants Monsanto and Aventis for damage they allege was caused by genetically modified canola and to stop the introduction of genetically modified wheat.
- CropChoice, January 10, 2002 It's official, Saskatchewan organic growers are suing Monsanto, Aventis over GM contamination Members of the Saskatchewan Organic Directorate today at a news conference officially launched a class-action lawsuit against Monsanto and Aventis for introducing transgenic canola into the environment.
- December 21, 2001 Concert Held To Support Organic Farmers There was a boost for organic farmers in Saskatoon this weekend. The Broadway Theatre hosted a benefit concert featuring Wide Mouth Mason. Members of the Saskatchewan Organic Directorate said they wanted to bring farmers and city people together because they feel genetically engineered crops are hurting organic farmers' businesses.
- CropChoice, October 26, 2001 Saskatchewan organic farmers likely to launch lawsuit over transgenic contamination Arnold Taylor is one of many Canadian farmers who have abandoned the production of canola using organic methods.
- The Western Producer, Thursday, October 18, 2001 Growers plan court action to protect organic industry A group of Saskatchewan organic growers wants those responsible for introducing genetically modified canola into the province to pay for the damage they allege has been done to their industry. They also plan to seek an injunction against the introduction of GM wheat.
- The Western Producer, Thursday, October 18, 2001 Proposed GM lawsuit may stir major waves A pending lawsuit over genetically modified canola could have the ramifications of a tidal wave compared to the legal ripple caused by the Percy Schmeiser case, says a law expert.
- CropChoice, July 31, 2001 Groups oppose approval of genetically modified wheat A diverse group of organizations has joined forces to oppose the introduction of genetically modified (GM) wheat in Canada. The National Farmers Union (NFU), Manitoba's Keystone Agricultural Producers (KAP) the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS), the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM), the Saskatchewan Organic Directorate (SOD), the Canadian Wheat Board (CWB), Greenpeace Canada, The Council of Canadians, and the Canadian Health Coalition want the federal government to halt the approval of genetically modified (GM) wheat unless the concerns of farmers, consumers, and buyers of Canadian wheat are addressed.
- The Western Producer, June 1, 2000 Organic growers fear GM contamination Organic growers say incidents like the recent genetically modified canola seed debacle are crushing their industry. "The ramifications are extremely negative and serious," said grower Stewart Wells, who is also the Saskatchewan director of the National Farmers Union
- The Western Producer, June 10, 1999 Organic growers fear G-M canola will kill market Ray Bauml figures he could get up to $15 a bushel by selling his organic canola to European markets. But now Bauml and other organic farmers feel canola is too risky as nearby conventional farmers seed genetically engineered varieties.