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We knew that Health Canada officials would begin claiming that we are spreading misinformation. Not to worry! We're well-prepared with a brand-new postcard campaign! As quoted in a recent CBC article, Green Party leader Jonathan Pedneault finds it "a very interesting...

CBC Claims We Spread "Misinformation" And "Disinformation" It was only a matter of time. Consider this CBC article a failed attempt at damage control. Dr. Supriya Sharma, chief medical adviser at Health Canada defends their new regulations. Dr. Supriya, and this CBC...

In a recent CBC News clip titled "Backlash Grows Over New Regulations For Natural Health Products", Health Canada's chief medical advisor Dr. Supriya Sharma, claims that Health Canada has "no intention to stop the sale of, restrict access of, or ban any natural health...

These two work at a health food store in St. Catharines called The Peanut Mill, that's been serving the community for 47 years. As a storekeeper and holistic nutritionist respectively, they have personally witnessed the life-changing powers of natural health products...

The Holistic Nutritionists on NHPPA’s team came together for a conversation with hundreds of their colleagues about how recent Health Canada initiatives threaten their ability to practice in Canada—and what to do about it. The replay, from Monday, August 21, 2023,...

For the 4th time in the last 25 years, we are collectively combating the unjustified attempts to control nature's remedies. We will succeed because we have clear goals and motivated supporters who are contacting their MPs on a bi-monthly, or even weekly, basis. The...

We are excited to share an upcoming “Hold the Line” fundraising event on Saturday, August 26 from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm MDT with special guest, Shawn Buckley. Shawn will be discussing the ongoing assaults on natural health products and emphasizing the importance of...

There are tens of thousands of Holistic Nutritionists across the country doing incredible work that we want, and need, to continue to do. Our client's personal health and wellbeing relies on our ability to practice without even further, unnecessary restrictions. It's...

We have well over 100 requests for the "Say Goodbye!" postcards! The response has been overwhelming. If you are still waiting for a reply, we'll get back to you this week! In the meantime, to have immediate use of the postcards, in a number of new and different...

We have been receiving a lot of questions and comments in regard to the consultation period that closes this week, on August 10 at 11:59pm ET, so we want to clear up some misconceptions. The purpose of this consultation period is to collect feedback regarding the...

We know that there are two official languages in Canada. We also know that the information contained within NHPPA's Discussion Paper on 2023 Health Canada Initiatives is critically important information for all Canadians to have access to! So... The French translation...

We did a search on their current use and ability to reach people. In 2023, they are still considered a critical piece in marketing strategies of companies who can afford them. NHPPA couldn't, so members of Freedom Patriots Sask (FPS) in Swift Current Saskatchewan made...

Glen Jung of Bright Light News, hosted a successful evening of presentations, followed by a panel discussion with Q&A from the audience. Ethics scholar Dr. Julie Ponesse, pathologist Dr. Roger Hodkinson, radiologist/oncologist Dr. William Makis, and NHPPA's Shawn...

We felt we must share this two-part article, written by Anonymous (Just like Health Canada does), posted by Citizen's for Choice in Healthcare. In Part 1, the author outlines the history of natural health product regulation in Canada in a concise and impactful way. In...

We are excited to share an upcoming "Live with the NCI Roundtable Discussion" happening TOMORROW, Tuesday, August 1 at 5 pm PT / 8 pm ET! This thought-provoking event will feature esteemed guests Dr. Deanna McLeod and Dr. Alan Cassels with Shawn Buckley hosting. The...

We want to see hundreds of images uploaded into our Say Goodbye! webpage that features health food stores, supplement dispensaries and practitioners' clinics participating in our first postcard campaign. We want to see who knows what time it is! So, where is the link...

NHPPA's Say Goodbye! postcards are the first of many legs of our campaigns. If they seem a little contentious, they are meant to be. There is little use to softly negotiate with the same authority that has been dissolving the industry year after year. NHPPA asks—how...