Gene-edited pigs may soon enter the Canadian market, but questions about their impact remain

The Canadian government is currently considering approving the entry of gene-edited pigs into the food system.

Using CRISPR gene-editing technology, genetic changes can be created precisely and efficiently without introducing foreign genetic material. If approved, these pigs would be the first gene-edited food animals available for sale in Canadian markets. My research examines how including the public in decision-making around emerging applications of genomics can help mitigate potential harms.