If you’re a long-time NHPPA supporter, we have confidence that you value the power of natural health products (NHPs). As a community, we share a collective knowledge that allows us to move through and manage health challenges by adopting healing practices that include potent NHPs for prevention and treatment of acute and chronic conditions. Amid...Read More

We feel these words in our bones. Canada and its population are known for many things around the globe. Hockey, maple syrup, bitterly cold winters, milk in a bag and apologizing. Laurie and Audrey shared a note, attached to a recent petition, with the “I’m sorry” feeling. Canadians, as a collective, unless part of advocacy...Read More

Last one. Today we’re sharing the sixth and final quote from Shawn Buckley’s conversation on Brett Hawes’ podcast that was filled with soundbyte-worthy content. With the world’s focus being seized by an unexpected reality, it’s easy for our minds to be consumed by just that one thing. But, it’s critical we don’t lose sight of...Read More

Harnessed power. Sustained passion. Consistent effort. This is how change happens. Barbara owns a little health food store on Quadra Island in BC, so she would be deeply affected by Health Canada’s proposed changes to the Self-Care Framework. Thankfully, she knows the importance of taking action to protect our right to access natural health products....Read More

Go social. In 2019 you’ve seen us go on—and on—about Shawn Buckley’s appearance on Brett Hawes’ Holistic Health Masterclass podcast. Well, we aren’t letting up yet. We want to make sure you don’t miss these important talking points that can help you structure your communication to the MPs and other government officials responsible for your...Read More

Just shortly after 2019’s election day and the end of the “Do You Want My Vote?” MP postcard campaign we had to press pause on our work. The postcard is now tucked away with a few of our mentors—Shiv Chopra, Helke Ferrie, Jozef Krop and Jeffrey Smith. We are inspired and reminded that if we continue pushback,...Read More

“This is Canada, a country that brags about the rights and freedoms of every person. That freedom must include a health care system that supports not only conventional medicine but one that is diverse and includes natural health products and practices.” Catherine, I do not think we could have said it better ourselves. Thank you...Read More

There are at least three more quotes we want to share from Brett Hawes’ podcast interview with Shawn Buckley. They are just too good to miss. The subject of intellectual property rights is one that flows through all areas of government policy development. In the case of chemical drugs, the intellectual property rights a pharmaceutical...Read More

Manufacturers catalyze NHPPA’s work—but only a few. Kudos go out to those who have allowed us to take action. Their partnerships are without equal. They were the backbone that drove the success of our “Do You Want My Vote?” MP postcard campaign. The campaign saw over 320,000 postcards shipped across the country. It was possible...Read More

Retailers have been an integral part of NHPPA’s successes. They are the front lines. Directly reaching the public, everyday. They educate, inform and change lives. They are a trusted resource with a collective voice that is heard by MPs as business owners and employers. Allied retailers across the country are using their positions to advocate...Read More