A plant with a novel trait has a characteristic that is new to the Canadian environment and could affect the plant's use, safety or impact on human health and the environment. These traits can be introduced using biotechnology, mutagenesis or conventional breeding techniques.
Services and information
Approved and under review
Plants with novel traits that are under review or have been approved for confined or unconfined release in Canada
Applicants
Apply for confined or unconfined environmental release of plants with novel traits in Canada
General information and resources
Biotechnology and the environment, regulation of plants with novel traits in Canada
Notices of submission
Biotechnology notices of submission posted for public comment
Import
Importing plants with novel traits to Canada