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Monsanto is an infamous and large multi-national that is an example of how corporate involvement has threatened safe, sustainable agriculture. Monsanto is the world's top producer of genetically modified (GM) seeds that can withstand the harsh herbicides it produces, such as Roundup. They account for 90 per cent of all genetically engineer seeds in the United States.

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University of Manitoba home to new Monsanto Canada Breeding Centre

By Talia Joundi
| December 16, 2010

On Nov. 23, the University of Manitoba welcomed a new Monsanto Canada Breeding Centre. Meanwhile, protesters gathered on campus to oppose the opening.

Monsanto, the world's largest seed company, relocated its Canadian corporate head office to the U of M in 2005, following the construction of a new office building.

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