What started as a humble sporting goods store transformed into Bell Lifestyle Products when founder Nick Jerch encountered the life-changing benefits of shark cartilage, and felt compelled to share it with others. Today, Nick Jerch would struggle to launch his shark cartilage product because—against the wishes of Canadians—our government is creating a regulatory framework wherein...Read More
Bill C-368 has the potential to profoundly impact Canada’s natural health product industry and your access to these products. The bill’s second reading in the House of Commons began on April 29, 2024, with the first of two one-hour-long debates on the bill’s merit. MPs from the Conservative, NDP, and Bloc Québécois parties all expressed strong...Read More
The mission to protect natural health products (NHPs) in Canada took another step forward with the second reading of Bill C-368 in the House of Commons. This bill aims to repeal Sections 500-504 of Bill C-47, which imposes $5 million per day fines on the natural health product industry. During an hour-long debate, members of...Read More
Is your local health food store or natural health clinic distributing our postcards and advocating for the natural health industry? Our goal is to have postcards available for distribution at all natural health food stores and clinics! Encourage your local health food stores and clinics to support our cause by distributing these postcards. They can...Read More
With the escalating costs of natural health products, the financial accessibility for Canadians is dwindling by the day. This trend is pushing more individuals towards relying solely on government-covered pharmaceutical products. In this MUST WATCH episode of The Highwire, Shawn Buckley joined Del Bigtree to discuss the consequences of excessive regulation on the natural health...Read More
There should be nothing more important to you than having control over your body. In a recent article written for Druthers, Shawn Buckley warns, “You are losing ownership over your body so that Health Canada can protect a different type of property: intellectual property… Soon, your only treatment options will be chemical drugs Health Canada...Read More
Attention Natural Health Practitioners! Are you aware that Canadians are on the verge of losing access to essential natural health products? This impending loss directly impacts your ability to serve your clients effectively. As practitioners, you hold a unique power to drive change by engaging your client base and encouraging them to participate in our...Read More
MP Blaine Calkins brings humour to the House of Commons during the second reading of Bill C-368. Watch his hilarious take on using natural health products to survive the Prime Minister’s speeches! Support Bill C-368! We encourage you to show your support for Bill C-368. Your voice matters in ensuring that this important legislation moves...Read More
MP Blaine Calkins brings humour to the House of Commons during the second reading of Bill C-368 last night. Watch his hilarious take on surviving Prime Minister’s speeches! Please send an electronic letter in support of Bill C-368 and share this task with others! Comment “letter” and we’ll send you the link! It is also...Read More
As often happens, Parliamentary business shifted, and the first hour of debate for the second reading of Bill C-368 has been rescheduled for Monday, April 29. As we count down the days, there are three ways you can help ensure a positive outcome: 1. Communicate with Members of Parliament Make your voice heard by sending...Read More