Features

	BioPromise? Biotechnology, Sustainable Development and Canada’s Future Economy Executive Report, identifies key actions needed for biotechnology to contribute to sustainable development objectives—from rural economic development to ecological monitoring to international cooperation. (2006-10)
	From public dialogue to rural economic development to sustainability assessment to international cooperation—this extensive seminal Canadian study, BioPromise?… Technical Report, knits together the most current thinking and identifies key actions required. (2006-10)
	BioPromise? Feedback - Your feedback will help inform CBAC commentary to the Government of Canada on this report. (2006-11)
	Australian Government Advisory Council on Intellectual Property report, Patents and Experimental Use, with references to CBAC's advice to the Canadian government regarding biotechnology and patent law. (2005-10)
	Government of Canada BioPortal, a tool to help locate information on biotechnology from all the federal departments and agencies involved in biotechnology policy, programs and regulation.

2004
	Coming Soon: A report by CBAC's Expert Working Party on Human Genetic Materials, Intellectual Property and the Health Sector. See also a National Academies of Science, U.S., report, Reaping the Benefits of Genomic and Proteomic Research: Intellectual Property Rights, Innovation and Public Health (2005-11-27)
	Statement on renewal of the Canadian Biotechnology Strategy and the evolving role of CBAC (2004-12-21)
	News Release: CBAC releases a new publication titled Biotechnology and the Health of Canadians, as part of its ongoing examination of biotechnology and Canadian society. It describes some of the current and emerging opportunities and challenges associated with biotechnology-based health innovation. (2004-12-16)
	The 2004 Canadian Biotechnology Human Resources Study: Converging Science and Leadership - The Key to the Future. This commissioned report by the Biotechnology Human Resource Council looks at current and future Human resources issues and makes recommendations. (2004-11-26)
	CBAC issues an Advisory Memorandum to the Biotechnology Ministerial Co-ordinating Committee (BMCC) of the federal government: Rationalizing Patent Law in the Age of Biotechnology (2004-11-10)
	Ottawa - The External Advisory Committee on Smart Regulation (EACSR) releases its report, Smart Regulation: A Regulatory Strategy for Canada.   PDF Version (News Release) (2004-09-23)
	Australia - The Australian Law Reform Commission releases its report "Genes and Ingenuity: Gene Patenting and Human Health". (News Release) (2004-08-31)
	U.S. - Institute of Medicine on the National Academies releases its report, "Safety of Genetically Engineered Foods: Approaches to Assessing Unintended Health Effects" (News Release) (2004-08-04)
	CBAC solicits comments to its discussion document Biotechnology and Health Innovation: Opportunities and Challenges by June 30. (2004-05-14)
	Labelling of genetically engineered (GE) foods. (2004-04-26)
	The Canadian Biotechnology Advisory Committee 2003 Annual Report (2004-04-26)
	CBAC issues two Advisory Memoranda to the Biotechnology Ministerial Co-ordinating Committee (BMCC) of the federal government. Completing the Biotechnology Regulatory Framework (2004-04-01) Genetic Research and Privacy (2004-04-27)
	Speech from the Throne Governor General Adrienne Clarkson officially opened the third session of the 37th Parliament with a Speech from the Throne that outlined an ambitious agenda with a wide range of goals (2004-02-02)
2003
	Report to CBAC from the Exploratory Committee - Developing a Dialogue Tool on Genetically Modified Foods and Feeds (GMFF) in Canada. (2003-11-13)
	The Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety entered into force on 11 September 2003 (2003-10-10)
	"GM Nation?" Report Published - The report from "GM Nation?" - the national debate on GM issues held all over the UK this summer is now public. (2003-09-24)
	ICSU Report - New Genetics, Food & Agriculture: Scientific Discoveries - Societal Dilemmas (2003-09-05)
	Call For Nominations From CIHR - The Stem Cell Oversight Committee (SCOC) (2003-05-13)
	CBAC 2002 Annual Report (2003-04-15)
	Canadian General Standards Board (CGSB) must continue work on developing a standard (2003-03-26)