Since Watson and Crick unraveled the structure of DNA, much controversy has sparked regarding biotechnology and its ethics. According to BBC, biotechnology includes “any use of science or technology to alter the characteristics of a particular breed or animal.”1 Many believe that biotechnology will have unexpected adverse consequences and some claim that it is tampering with God’s creations. Contrary, many scientists counterargue that it has shown potential in producing unprecedented vaccines, improved agriculture, and much more. In this essay, the role of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, the usage of the bovine growth hormone, genetically modified corn in Mexico, human cloning, and abortion will
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According to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, its organization “upholds the importance of biotechnology and ensures that it is being used safely and properly within the scientific community.”2 With the support of the Canadian Government, the CFIA strives to protect Canadians from preventive health risks, protect consumers through fair and effective food, sustain plant and animal resources, contribute to the security of Canada’s food supply, and provide sound agency management.3 The CFIA collaborates with public health authorities at the federal, provincial, and municipal levels to monitor and analyze food-related outbreaks and potential hazards in the food supply. Based on health risk assessments, the CFIA works with stakeholder partners such as producers, processors, distributors, and retailers when actions such as disease control quarantine and food recalls become necessary.4 For example, after thoroughly testing Your Fresh Meat brand ground beef products, the CFIA instructed Cargill Meat Solutions to recall these meats from the marketplace due to possible E. coli contamination.5 Evidently, the CFIA plays an important role in regulating biotechnology for public Canadian safety, as does the Canadian Environmental Protection …show more content…
Enthusiasts who refer to themselves as “pro-choice” believe that abortion is an individual’s human right and should not be limited or disregarded by the government or religious authorities.11 For example, bearing and raising children is a struggle for a majority of young mothers. Not only does motherhood force them to mature quicker, but it also requires them to put their lives on hold and typically work for minimum wage in attempt to raise their child. Poor wages, unsuitable living conditions, and other factors, makes raising a child an extremely difficult reality for young mothers. As a result, both the child and the mother’s needs are usually not being met on a daily basis and will likely result in poverty, depending on financial resources. In this case, abortion may be beneficial for young mothers as it gives them the option to decide whether or not they are financially stable and able to provide a stable and safe environment for their
According to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, its organization “upholds the importance of biotechnology and ensures that it is being used safely and properly within the scientific community.”2 With the support of the Canadian Government, the CFIA strives to protect Canadians from preventive health risks, protect consumers through fair and effective food, sustain plant and animal resources, contribute to the security of Canada’s food supply, and provide sound agency management.3 The CFIA collaborates with public health authorities at the federal, provincial, and municipal levels to monitor and analyze food-related outbreaks and potential hazards in the food supply. Based on health risk assessments, the CFIA works with stakeholder partners such as producers, processors, distributors, and retailers when actions such as disease control quarantine and food recalls become necessary.4 For example, after thoroughly testing Your Fresh Meat brand ground beef products, the CFIA instructed Cargill Meat Solutions to recall these meats from the marketplace due to possible E. coli contamination.5 Evidently, the CFIA plays an important role in regulating biotechnology for public Canadian safety, as does the Canadian Environmental Protection …show more content…
Enthusiasts who refer to themselves as “pro-choice” believe that abortion is an individual’s human right and should not be limited or disregarded by the government or religious authorities.11 For example, bearing and raising children is a struggle for a majority of young mothers. Not only does motherhood force them to mature quicker, but it also requires them to put their lives on hold and typically work for minimum wage in attempt to raise their child. Poor wages, unsuitable living conditions, and other factors, makes raising a child an extremely difficult reality for young mothers. As a result, both the child and the mother’s needs are usually not being met on a daily basis and will likely result in poverty, depending on financial resources. In this case, abortion may be beneficial for young mothers as it gives them the option to decide whether or not they are financially stable and able to provide a stable and safe environment for their