"CETA would give seed companies enforcement and confiscation powers pertaining to all other seeds – those that do not contain patented genes – that exceeds even the powers that companies possess for their gene-patented varieties," said NFU President Terry Boehm during an April 21, 2010 pres release in Ottawa.

Boehm went on to explain that CETA would give seed companies the power to seize crops, farm property, seeding and harvest equipment, and freeze farmers' assets. Seed companies would also have a veto power over independent seed cleaners. "If farmers can't get their farm-saved seeds cleaned, farmers can't save and re-use seed," elaborated Boehm.