Environment Canada recently gave notice it has approved U.S.-based AquaBounty to grow the salmon at its site about 74 kilometres east of Charlottetown.

A genetically modified salmon has been approved for human consumption by Canadian food regulators, making it the first genetically modified animal to be allowed for sale at grocery stores in Canada.

AquaBounty CEO Ron Stotish says the court ruling supports the company's claim that the eggs do not pose any risk to the environment or human health.