On September 19th  La Presse and Radio Canada reported concerns from farmer and environmental groups that an official document about the regulation of gene edited crop varieties were being drafted by lobbyists for agrochemical corporations. The documents outlined how crop developers would not be required to provide information to the public about whether a crop variety was developed through the use of gene editing tools. The revelation that the document was drafted by an industry lobbyist raised questions among farmer and environmental groups about corporate control over the regulation of GMO crop variety release. In response, the federal Minister of Agriculture and Agrifoods Canada state that she continues to have confidence in the leadership and staff of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. But, most importantly, the Minister promised that all GMO crops will require mandatory transparency going forward. This announcement from the Minister is an encouraging about-face from the CFIA’s original position that could ensure that the public maintains its right to know about the release of GMO crop varieties. However, these decisions have not been finalized and we must remain vigilant that this promise is not twisted into something ineffective or unjust.