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Fish-engineering benefits weighed From page 1 The new genes are micro-inject- ed into'a fertilized salmon egg. But in only 5% of cases does the egg retain the injected DNA and fish grow quicker. The rest reject it and grow normally. “We don’t know why,” Devlin. Because the DNA has been inserted into the fish's chromo- somes, the genetic information can be passed on to offspring, who will also grow quicker though not neces- sarily to greater size at sexual matu- tity than typical salmon, Devlin said. Sterilized fish, however, have the potential to grow much larger, he added. Normal rainbow trout mature at three to four years, transgenic fish mature at two to three years. Even though the transgenic fish mature earlier, they still reach sexu- al maturity at the correct time of the year, he said. Deviin acknowledges the ethical considerations to his work. He stresses he is not a proponent of the said fish-engineering ‘technology but says it must be studied realistically. “We're looking at it as a govern- ment agency to better understand the technology.” he said. “We're here to find out the promises and the problems of the technology.” He said most aquaculture nations are involved in transgenic research. Canada will be faced with the importation of transgenic fish and so must have a grasp of the technol- ogy before being forced to compete with-it in international markets. He said Canada has been careful not to introduce genetically engi- necred fish into aquaculture before sterility can be 100% guaranteed. Others, he said, may not be so cau- tious. If the technology is proved safe and effective, then hopefully the government will provide it to indus- try, Devlin said. He said he has still not tasted one of the fish yet. “They are worth thousands of dollars each,” he said. “It’s just too much to sacrifice one to the barbe- cue yet.” Cost consistency sought From page 2 must be ratified by the employers’ association. The guidelines were agreed to by the Public Sector Employers’ Council, which is composed of all the major employer representatives in the public sector and chaired by finance minister Elizabeth Cull, said Jones. Jones is the representative from the public school sector. She said the council is trying to maintain consistency around the province regarding expectations and costs. Jones added the main concern for school boards is their ability to pay. “Most haven’t had the ability to pay without losing services to stu- dents,” she said . Meanwhile, North Vancouver- Lonsdale MLA David Schreck said School District 44 cannot afford to break the guidelines. ‘They are con- stantly making appeals for addition- al funding. 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