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- [Watch the Your Land Replay | Jul 9 2026 | Onaway, AB](https://nhppa.org/watch-the-your-land-replay-jul-9-2026-onaway-ab/) - Shawn walks viewers through Health Canada’s own opinion document, highlighting a critical omission, namely that most cloned animals never survive to maturity.
- [Your Land Replays + Briefs Revival 2026-07-15](https://nhppa.org/your-land-replays-briefs-revival-2026-07-15/) - Your Land 3-Part Replay Now Available The fight to protect natural health products is inseparable from the fight for secure land rights. Farmers cannot grow real food and medicine when governments and courts quietly erode private property and original Crown grants. On July 9, 2026 we held our second Your Land event live at Onoway Community Hall. The full edited replay is now available in three parts. Part 1 – Shawn Buckley opens with a hard-hitting introduction on Crown grants and...
- [NHPPA Show Returns Tonight in a Special Edition!](https://nhppa.org/nhppa-show-returns-tonight-in-a-special-edition/) - A Special Edition of The NHPPA Show | Tyler Henning - Life On A Modern Canadian Farm Tonight: Wednesday July 8th 4PM PT / 7PM ET Shawn and Teresa Buckley are in Ottawa on official business this week. In place of the usual live show, we are featuring an important interview with Alberta dairy farmer Tyler Henning. Tyler comes from a family that has dairy farmed the same land for 76 years. Hear how longstanding farm knowledge and careful animal care now collide with the demands of the ProAction...
- [Homeopathy in Danger! First NHPPA Homeopathic Network Seminar with Shawn Buckley - Full Replay](https://nhppa.org/homeopathy-in-danger-june-2026/) - This episode of NHPPA Talk Forum features Nick Mancuso in a wide-ranging conversation with Shawn Buckley about health freedom and personal responsibility.
- [Join Us All Day for Canada Day LIVE! A Health Charter Tour REVIVAL](https://nhppa.org/join-us-all-day-for-canada-day-live-a-health-charter-tour-revival/) - The Health Charter Canada Day Revival Tour Wednesday July 1st | Starts at 10AM PT / 1PM ET As amazing as the Health Charter Tour was, not everyone could watch all of it. Many of us missed huge parts of this historic nationwide tour. So let’s correct that! For Canada Day, we’re going to stream all of the live events and some of the live guest speakers. Think of it as NHPPA building a classic tent revival in your own living room or on your phone! Join host Jason Dahl and co-host Eric Clegg as...
- [NHPPA Talk Forum Replay Available | Sydney Ross Singer | June 2026](https://nhppa.org/nhppa-show-replay-june-2026-jessica-roses-cancer-signals-in-vaers-2/) - This episode of NHPPA Talk Forum features Nick Mancuso in a wide-ranging conversation with Shawn Buckley about health freedom and personal responsibility.
- [Talk Forum, Homeopathy in Danger, and Your Land](https://nhppa.org/talk-forum-homeopathy-in-danger-and-your-land/) - Talk Forum Returns Tonight with A New Guest | Wednesday June 24, 4PM PT / 7PM ET Medical Anthropologist Sydney Ross Singer on Culture-Caused Disease Join us live tonight as Shawn Buckley welcomes medical anthropologist Sydney Ross Singer to the NHPPA Talk Forum. Singer holds graduate training in biochemistry from Duke University, a master’s degree in anthropology, and completed three years of an MD/PhD program at the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston. He left conventional...
- [SYDNEY ROSS SINGER on Next Talk Forum + NHPPA Show Replay available](https://nhppa.org/sydney-ross-singer-on-next-talk-forum-nhppa-show-replay-available/) - Talk Forum Returns Next Week with A New Guest Wednesday June 24, 4PM PT / 7PM ET Medical Anthropologist Sydney Ross Singer on Culture-Caused Disease Next week, Shawn Buckley welcomes medical anthropologist Sydney Ross Singer to the NHPPA Talk Forum. Singer holds graduate training in biochemistry from Duke University, a master’s degree in anthropology, and completed three years of an MD/PhD program at the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston. He left conventional medicine to pioneer...
- [The NHPPA Show LIVE Tonight! Wednesday June 19th](https://nhppa.org/the-nhppa-show-live-tonight-wednesday-june-19th/) - The NHPPA Show LIVE Tonight! Wednesday June 10th, 4PM PT / 7PM ET The NHPPA Show is live Tonight, June 10th at 4PM PT / 7PM ET. It’s been a busy month! We’ll break down the latest developments, dive into our newest campaigns, and share front-line updates. Plus, all the regular segments: The Feed with Eric Clegg Buckley Unfiltered with Shawn NHPPA University with Teresa Buckley Your Questions — live Q&A with Shawn The team will be in the chat with you. Bring your questions and join the...
- [NHPPA Show Replay | June 2026 | Jessica Rose’s Cancer Signals in VAERS?](https://nhppa.org/nhppa-show-replay-june-2026-jessica-roses-cancer-signals-in-vaers/) - This episode of NHPPA Talk Forum features Nick Mancuso in a wide-ranging conversation with Shawn Buckley about health freedom and personal responsibility.
- [Jessica Rose Tonight LIVE on NHPPA Talk Forum](https://nhppa.org/jessica-rose-tonight-live-on-nhpps-talk-forum/) - Talk Forum Live Tonight with Jessica Rose Wednesday May 27, 4PM PT / 7PM ET Special Guest: Jessica Rose, PhD, MSc., BSc. Tonight’s guest on NHPPA Talk Forum is Jessica Rose, PhD, MSc., BSc., a Canadian researcher, Brownstone Fellow, IMA and Senior Fellow. With advanced degrees in Applied Mathematics, Immunology, Computational Biology, Molecular Biology and Biochemistry, Dr. Rose is a prolific science writer and public speaker who has presented her work internationally at the invitation of...
- [Jessica Rose on Next Talk Forum + NHPPA Show Replay available](https://nhppa.org/jessica-rose-on-next-talk-forum-nhppa-show-replay-available/) - A Special Note from your NHPPA Family to You: A very special Thank you to everyone that is participating in our montly donor program. It is because of all of you that we are able to carry on with our mission of protecting access to Natural Health Products, Protecting Health Rights and Promoting Truthful Health Information. We want you to know every donation counts. For more information visit: https://nhppa.org/donate/ Donate Today Talk Forum Returns Next Week with A Blockbuster Guest...
- [NHPPA Talk Forum April 2026 Replay – Elliot Overton (Special Extended Edition)](https://nhppa.org/nhppa-talk-forum-april-2026-replay-elliot-overton/) - This episode of NHPPA Talk Forum features Nick Mancuso in a wide-ranging conversation with Shawn Buckley about health freedom and personal responsibility.
- [NHPPA Show Replay | May 2026 | What's Going On In Saskatchewan?](https://nhppa.org/nhppa-show-replay-may-2026-whats-going-on-in-saskatchewan/) - This episode of NHPPA Talk Forum features Nick Mancuso in a wide-ranging conversation with Shawn Buckley about health freedom and personal responsibility.
- [NHPPA Show Returns Live Tonight With Dr. Dayan Goodenowe](https://nhppa.org/nhppa-show-returns-live-tonight-with-dr-dayan-goodenowe/) - The NHPPA Show LIVE Tonight! Wednesday May 13, 4PM PT / 7PM ET Special Guest: Join Shawn Buckley and the team for this important episode of The NHPPA Show as we welcome special guest Dr. Dayan Goodenowe, PhD. Dr. Goodenowe is a leading neuroscientist, biochemist, inventor, and clinical research expert. He invented and patented ion cyclotron resonance mass spectrometry technology, enabling the first comprehensive monitoring of human biochemistry. His groundbreaking work has analyzed blood...
- [Your Land Mega-Event Saturday](https://nhppa.org/your-land-mega-event-saturday/) - Do You Own Your Land? A Special Online Saturday Event Rebroadcast + Live Panel Saturday, May 9, 11:30AM PT / 2:30PM ET At NHPPA we defend the right to grow, produce, and access natural health products. That fight now includes land rights—because none of it happens without secure access to healthy soil and farmers who can operate without constant regulatory interference. On Saturday, May 9 we are rebroadcasting our powerful March event, Your Land, followed by a live panel where we answer your...
- [Special Edition NHPPA Talk Forum LIVE Tonight! |](https://nhppa.org/special-edition-nhppa-talk-forum-live-tonight/) - A Special Edition NHPPA Talk Forum LIVE … Again! | Elliot Overton: More About Thiamine Deficiency Tonight, Wednesday April 29, 4PM PT / 7PM ET Special Extended Rebroadcast: Why So Many of Us Are Thiamine Deficient Many of you watched, shared, and responded powerfully to last week’s NHPPA Talk Forum with Elliot Overton. The reaction has been outstanding. For those who missed it — and for everyone who wants the full picture — we are re-releasing the episode as a special extended edition. This...
- [Health On The Hill: A New Battlefield – the Family Farm](https://nhppa.org/health-on-the-hill-a-new-battlefield-the-family-farm/) - Shawn Buckley reflects on three remarkable moments from the NHPPA’s 2025 Health Charter Tour that affirmed the movement’s purpose and momentum.
- [Watch NHPPA Talk Forum LIVE Tonight with Elliot Overton](https://nhppa.org/watch-nhppa-talk-forum-live-tonight-with-elliot-overton/) - NHPPA Talk Forum LIVE Tonight! | Elliot Overton and Thiamine Therapy Tonight, Wednesday April 8, 4PM PT / 7PM ET Could Thiamine Deficiency Be Behind Your Fatigue, Brain Fog, and Chronic Symptoms? Do you struggle with ongoing fatigue, sleep issues, digestive problems, brain fog, anxiousness, palpitations, or dizziness? Elliot Overton thinks thiamine deficiency could be the culprit. In this month’s NHPPA Talk Forum, Shawn Buckley interviews Elliot Overton, a qualified nutritionist, leading...
- [Watch the NHPPA Show Replay | April 2026 | feat Josh Prefontaine](https://nhppa.org/watch-the-nhppa-show-replay-april-2026/) - Shawn walks viewers through Health Canada’s own opinion document, highlighting a critical omission, namely that most cloned animals never survive to maturity.
- [Talk Forum Returns Next Week LIVE!](https://nhppa.org/talk-forum-returns-next-week-live/) - NHPPA Talk Forum LIVE Next Week | Elliot Overton Wednesday April 22 4PM PT / 7PM ET Meet the New Face of Natural Health Manufacturing This month, Shawn hosts the founder and CEO of an exciting new natural health products manufacturer. Elliot Overton is a nutritionist based in France, and is considered to be an expert in the clinical application of high-dose thiamine therapy. Elliot frequently lectures and speaks at educational events aimed at practitioners, helping to broaden the...
- [Resending: Health Canada’s Manufacturing Consent + The NHPPS Show Giveathon](https://nhppa.org/resending-health-canadas-manufacturing-consent-the-nhpps-show-giveathon/) - Cloned Meat: What Canadians Need to Know Right Now Health Canada has quietly taken the position that cloned beef and pork are “safe” for Canadians to eat — despite having no human safety studies, no long-term animal studies, and no data at all on cloned pork. Cloned animals are known to experience higher rates of genetic abnormalities, organ defects, and require more hormones, antibiotics, and chemical drugs. Yet none of this has been meaningfully evaluated before approval. This raises a...
- [NHPPA Show Christmas Special + World’s Greatest Health Show](https://nhppa.org/nhppa-show-christmas-special-worlds-greatest-health-show/) - NHPPA Show Christmas Special — Live Dec 17 As Christmas approaches, this season reminds us of the importance of family, shared meals, meaningful conversations, and taking time to reflect on what truly matters. It’s also a moment to look ahead with hope — strengthening our communities, supporting one another, and preparing for the work that lies ahead in the new year. Join us Wednesday, December 17 at 3:00 PM PST / 6:00 PM EST for a special four-hour Christmas edition of the NHPPA Show,...
- [Resending: Our 12 Days Of Christmas Has 14 Days!](https://nhppa.org/resending-our-12-days-of-christmas-has-14-days/) - 12 Days of Christmas — Relive The Health Charter Tour This Christmas season, we’re inviting you to relive the Health Charter Tour with our special 12 Days of Christmas rebroadcast — even though, true to NHPPA form, it’s actually 14 full days of programming. We’re already three days in, and the response has been incredible. Viewership is even higher than the first time around, as Canadians tune in to revisit the speeches, stories, and moments that made the Tour historic. 12 Days Streaming...
- [Learn More About Cloned Meat + New NHPPA Talk Forum w Blaine Calkins!](https://nhppa.org/learn-more-about-cloned-meat-new-nhppa-talk-forum-w-blaine-calkins/) - Cloned Meat Series — Episode 2: The Real Issues In Episode 2 of our cloned meat series, Shawn Buckley exposes how Canadians are being steered away from the real questions surrounding cloned meat. While public attention is deliberately focused on labelling, the core issue is never addressed: should cloned meat be allowed into the food system at all? This episode explains how regulatory debates are framed to manage public reaction rather than encourage genuine scrutiny. By redirecting concern...
- [Talk Forum With Blaine Calkins Premieres + Podcast Appearance](https://nhppa.org/talk-forum-with-blaine-calkins-premieres-podcast-appearance/) - NHPPA Talk Forum — Episode 03 Live Tonight at 5PM PST / 8PM EST NHPPA Talk Forum — Episode 03 premieres live tonight at 5:00 PM PST / 8:00 PM EST. Tonight’s episode features an exclusive, straight-talk conversation with Conservative MP Blaine Calkins, sponsor of Bill C-224, on what it actually takes to move natural health product reform through Parliament. This is not a surface-level discussion. MP Calkins walks through how private members’ bills are handled in Ottawa, where institutional...
- [TEST Broadcast to Post](https://nhppa.org/test-broadcast-to-post/) - REMINDER: Make the newsletter PUBLIC and schedule to socials With Bill C-224 set to resume second reading on February 24, we are entering the most decisive phase of this campaign. In less than one week, Members of Parliament will determine whether this bill advances or effectively ends at this stage of the legislative process. The window for meaningful public influence is closing. Blaine Calkins Opening Kevin Lemoureux Defends Liberal Position Connie Cody speaks for NHPs In the days ahead,...
- [Bill C-224 Vote—What Happened? NHPPA Show Tonight LIVE!](https://nhppa.org/bill-c-224-vote-what-happened-nhppa-show-tonight-live/) - The NHPPA Show Tonight: How Did MPs Vote On Bill C-224? Find Out Tonight at 4PM PST / 7PM EST LIVE! The NHPPA Show goes live tonight, and this episode comes at a critical moment. Bill C-224 resumed second reading in Parliament yesterday, and the vote took place immediately afterwards. And it was passed to committee… unanimously! Tonight’s broadcast will be the first place to get a breakdown of what happened (with some inside information), what the result means, and what comes next for natural...
- [Your Charter of Health Freedom Petitions have been Tabled in Parliament](https://nhppa.org/your-charter-of-health-freedom-petitions-have-been-tabled-in-parliament/) - SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT THE CHARTER OF HEALTH FREEDOM PETITIONS HAVE BEEN TABLED IN PARLIAMENT Here at the NHPPA we are thrilled to announce that the 157,057 signed petitions have been counted and confirmed with the Clerk of Petitions. On March 12th, 2026 they were all tabled in the House of Commons by MP Blaine Calkins. This day, March 12th, will be forever known as The Charter of Health Freedom Day. It will go down in the history books not only as the starting point of true health freedom for...
- [Talk Forum Tonight w/ Stephen Malthouse](https://nhppa.org/talk-forum-tonight-w-stephen-malthouse/) - NHPPA Talk Forum Tonight LIVE! Featuring Dr. Stephen Malthouse | Wednesday March 25 4PM PT / 7PM ET Tonight’s NHPPA Talk Forum features Dr. Stephen Malthouse, bringing over 45 years of experience in family, emergency, and integrative medicine. In this conversation, he shares insights from decades on the front lines of healthcare — including how his approach evolved beyond conventional treatment and what he’s learned about supporting health through nutrition and natural approaches. The Queen...
- [Call For Expert Briefs for Parliament + Take Action Again!](https://nhppa.org/call-for-expert-briefs-for-parliament-take-action-again/) - The NHPPA Show LIVE Next Week | April Wednesday April 8, 4PM PT / 7PM ET Get Caught Up On All NHPPA Campaigns and Chat With Shawn and the Team The NHPPA Show is back Wednesday, April 8th at 4PM PT / 7PM ET. With everything happening right now — Bill C-224 with the Standing Committee on Health, the Charter of Health Freedom Petition in the hands of the government waiting on a response and new campaigns launching— this is shaping up to be one of our most important shows yet. We’ll be breaking...
- [Help Us Reach More Canadians With Life-Changing Stories](https://nhppa.org/donate-to-reach-more-canadians-with-these-life-changing-stories/) - Shawn Buckley reflects on three remarkable moments from the NHPPA’s 2025 Health Charter Tour that affirmed the movement’s purpose and momentum.
- [Can We Save Our Natural Remedies – Or Are We Wasting Our Time?](https://nhppa.org/can-we-save-our-natural-remedies/) - Shawn Buckley reflects on three remarkable moments from the NHPPA’s 2025 Health Charter Tour that affirmed the movement’s purpose and momentum.
- [Charter of Health Petition Tabled in Parliament](https://nhppa.org/charter-of-health-petition-tabled-in-parliament/) - Shawn Buckley reflects on three remarkable moments from the NHPPA’s 2025 Health Charter Tour that affirmed the movement’s purpose and momentum.
- [Marc Nixon x Shawn Buckley | Live Q&A](https://nhppa.org/marc-nixon-x-shawn-buckley-live-qa/) - Shawn Buckley reflects on three remarkable moments from the NHPPA’s 2025 Health Charter Tour that affirmed the movement’s purpose and momentum.
- [Manufacturing Consent | Animal Welfare](https://nhppa.org/manufacturing-consent-animal-welfare/) - Shawn walks viewers through Health Canada’s own opinion document, highlighting a critical omission, namely that most cloned animals never survive to maturity.
- [Bill C-224 Debate in Parliament | Unanimous Vote Sends Natural Health Products Bill to Committee](https://nhppa.org/bill-c-224-debate-in-parliament-unanimous-vote-sends-natural-health-products-bill-to-committee/) - Shawn walks viewers through Health Canada’s own opinion document, highlighting a critical omission, namely that most cloned animals never survive to maturity.
- [POSTCARDS FROM THE HEALTH CHARTER TOUR](https://nhppa.org/postcards-from-the-health-charter-tour/) - This episode of NHPPA Talk Forum features Nick Mancuso in a wide-ranging conversation with Shawn Buckley about health freedom and personal responsibility.
- [FOCUS: BILL C-224 SECOND READING + Fundamental truths](https://nhppa.org/focus-bill-c-224-second-reading-fundamental-truths/) - Less Than A Week Until Bill C-224 Resumes Second Reading With Bill C-224 set to resume second reading on February 24, we are entering the most decisive phase of this campaign. In less than one week, Members of Parliament will determine whether this bill advances or effectively ends at this stage of the legislative process. The window for meaningful public influence is closing. Blaine Calkins Opening Kevin Lemoureux Defends Liberal Position Connie Cody speaks for NHPs In the days ahead, MPs...
- [Health On The Hill + Nick Mancuso Talk Forum Podcast Available](https://nhppa.org/health-on-the-hill-nick-mancuso-talk-forum-podcast-available/) - Watch Replay Now Available — NHPPA Talk Forum 04 feat. Nick Mancuso Did you know Nick Mancuso never planned to become an actor? His journey started in university. Find out the details in this fascinating episode. In case you missed the live premiere last week, the latest episode of the NHPPA Talk Forum is now available to watch on YouTube and to listen on all major podcast platforms. This episode features Nick Mancuso, the internationally recognized actor best known for starring in the...
- [Resending: Health On The Hill + Nick Mancuso Talk Forum Podcast Available](https://nhppa.org/resending-health-on-the-hill-nick-mancuso-talk-forum-podcast-available/) - Watch Replay Now Available — NHPPA Talk Forum 04 feat. Nick Mancuso Did you know Nick Mancuso never planned to become an actor? His journey started in university. Find out the details in this fascinating episode. In case you missed the live premiere last week, the latest episode of the NHPPA Talk Forum is now available to watch on YouTube and to listen on all major podcast platforms. This episode features Nick Mancuso, the internationally recognized actor best known for starring in the...
- [C-224 Last Chance to Act! + NHPP Talk Forum LIVE Tonight](https://nhppa.org/c-224-last-chance-to-act-nhpp-talk-forum-live-tonight/) - Bill C-224 Resumes Second Reading — Today Is Critical Bill C-224’s second reading was pushed back one day to today, February 25th. Rest assured that we will be watching live and will be clipping and summarizing for you on social media and our next newsletter—so you know where everyone stood in your 45th Parliament. Second reading is where MPs debate the principle of the bill. It’s where support is tested, concerns are raised, and momentum is built — or lost. We will be watching the...
- [224 Gets More Time + NHPPA Show Next Week!](https://nhppa.org/224-gets-more-time-nhppa-show-next-week/) - Bill C-224 | Rescheduled Bad news first: Bill C-224 did not resume second reading last week. The good news? This gives you more time to write a letter and call your MP. Yes, old-school. You’ve hit them with thousands of e-letters, now it’s time to send real letters and make calls. Bill C-224 has now been officially rescheduled for debate at second reading on March 10th at 6:30PM EST. This is the moment where MPs debate the principle of the bill — where support is tested, concerns are raised,...
- [NHPPA Talk Forum Ep. 05 - Jacinte Levesque Naessens](https://nhppa.org/nhppa-talk-forum-ep-05-jacinte-levesque-naessens/) - This episode of NHPPA Talk Forum features Nick Mancuso in a wide-ranging conversation with Shawn Buckley about health freedom and personal responsibility.
- [Manufacturing Consent | The Real Reasons For This Cloned Meat Exercise](https://nhppa.org/the-real-reasons-for-this-cloned-meat-exercise/) - Shawn walks viewers through Health Canada’s own opinion document, highlighting a critical omission, namely that most cloned animals never survive to maturity.
- [Health On The Hill: A Taste of Health Freedom in Mexico](https://nhppa.org/a-taste-of-health-freedom-in-mexico/) - Shawn Buckley reflects on three remarkable moments from the NHPPA’s 2025 Health Charter Tour that affirmed the movement’s purpose and momentum.
- [Shawn & Teresa Buckley | Fundamental Truths 2026](https://nhppa.org/fundamental-truths-2026/) - Shawn Buckley & Teresa Buckley on Body Sovereignty, Medical Choice and Health Censorship at "Fundamental Truths", hosted by Jason Lavigne of The Lavigne Show.
- [Manufacturing Consent | Is Cloned Meat Ethical Without Public Consent?](https://nhppa.org/ethics-of-cloned-meat/) - Shawn Buckley's Discussion Paper tackles the ethical core of the cloned meat debate: is it ethical to introduce cloned meat into the food supply at all?
- [Manufacturing Consent | The Dangers of Cloned Meat Being Ignored](https://nhppa.org/dangers-of-cloned-meat-being-ignored/) - Shawn walks viewers through Health Canada’s own opinion document, highlighting a critical omission, namely that most cloned animals never survive to maturity.
- [NHPPA Talk Forum Ep. 04 - Nick Mancuso](https://nhppa.org/nhppa-talk-forum-ep-04-nick-mancuso/) - This episode of NHPPA Talk Forum features Nick Mancuso in a wide-ranging conversation with Shawn Buckley about health freedom and personal responsibility.
- [Unlabeled: Manufacturing Consent - Animal Studies](https://nhppa.org/unlabeled-manufacturing-consent-animal-studies/) - Shawn Buckley's Discussion Paper details Manufacturing Consent in Action, in relation to animal studies used to support cloned meat safety claims in Canada.
- [Health On The Hill: Three Miracles on the Health Charter Tour](https://nhppa.org/health-on-the-hill-three-miracles-on-the-health-charter-tour/) - Shawn Buckley reflects on three remarkable moments from the NHPPA’s 2025 Health Charter Tour that affirmed the movement’s purpose and momentum.
- [Health On The Hill: Start the New Year with a New Light](https://nhppa.org/health-on-the-hill-start-the-new-year-with-a-new-light/) - Shawn Buckley explores how modern technology has pushed us out of alignment with the natural conditions essential for human health.
- [NHPPA Talk Forum Ep. 03 - Blaine Calkins](https://nhppa.org/talk-forum-episode-3/) - This episode of NHPPA Talk Forum includes a candid discussion about natural health product regulation and the realities of advancing reform in Parliament
- [Unlabeled: Manufacturing Consent in Action](https://nhppa.org/manufacturing-consent-in-action/) - Shawn Buckley's Discussion Paper details Manufacturing Consent in Action, in relation to Health Canada's proposal to allow cloned meat without labelling.
- [« Health on the Hill » : Une conspiration de la malnutrition](https://nhppa.org/fr/health-on-the-hill-une-conspiration-de-la-malnutrition/) - Dans son dernier article publié dans Vitality Magazine, Shawn Buckley révèle comment les propres réglementations de Santé Canada rendent les Canadiens malades.
- [Health On The Hill - Vitality Magazine feature: A Conspiracy of Malnutrition](https://nhppa.org/health-on-the-hill-vitality-magazine-feature-30-oct-25/) - Shawn Buckley exposes how Health Canada’s own regulations are making Canadians sick.
- [Tell Your MP We Need A Charter Of Health](https://nhppa.org/tell-your-mp-we-need-a-charter-of-health/) - Shawn Buckley exposes how Health Canada is preventing Canadians from easily accessing truthful health information about natural health products.
- [THE NHPPA SHOW EPISODE 2: The Solution To A Failing System](https://nhppa.org/the-nhppa-show-episode-2-the-solution-to-a-failing-system/) - Shawn Buckley exposes how Health Canada is preventing Canadians from easily accessing truthful health information about natural health products.
- [Health On The Hill - Vitality Magazine feature](https://nhppa.org/health-on-the-hill-vitality-magazine-feature/) - Shawn Buckley exposes how Health Canada is preventing Canadians from easily accessing truthful health information about natural health products.
- [The World’s Greatest Health Show and The Health Charter Tour Announcement](https://nhppa.org/the-worlds-greatest-health-show-and-the-health-charter-tour-announcement/) - Shawn Buckley exposes how Health Canada is preventing Canadians from easily accessing truthful health information about natural health products.
- [Shawn Buckley à l'affiche d'un prochain film sur les produits de santé naturels](https://nhppa.org/fr/shawn-buckley-a-laffiche-dun-prochain-film-sur-les-produits-de-sante-naturels/) - Shawn Buckley, est invité dans le film Epiphany, qui raconte comment une tragédie s'est transformée en une découverte dans le domaine de la santé mentale.
- [Shawn Buckley Featured In Upcoming Film On Natural Health Products](https://nhppa.org/shawn-buckley-featured-in-upcoming-film-on-natural-health-products/) - NHPPA President Shawn Buckley appears as a guest in the film Epiphany, about how a tragedy turned into a life-saving discovery in the field of mental health.
- [« Health on the Hill » : La censure de Santé Canada va trop loin](https://nhppa.org/fr/health-on-the-hill-la-censure-de-sante-canada-va-trop-loin/) - Dans le numéro de juin de Health on the Hill, publié dans le magazine Vitality, Shawn Buckley explore la censure exercée par Santé Canada sur l'industrie des produits de santé naturels.
- [Health On The Hill: Health Canada Censorship Is Going Too Far](https://nhppa.org/health-on-the-hill-health-canada-censorship-is-going-too-far/) - In June’s edition of Health on the Hill, published in Vitality Magazine, Shawn Buckley explores Health Canada’s censorship of the natural health industry.
- [Soil Depletion, Supplements & Brain Health | Dr. Bonnie Kaplan, PhD](https://nhppa.org/soil-depletion-supplements-and-brain-health-dr-bonnie-kaplan-phd/) - In this episode we sit down with Dr. Bonnie Kaplan, an expert in the role of micronutrients and brain health.
- [Supplements, Censorship And The Doctor Shortage | The NHPPA Show EP 01](https://nhppa.org/supplements-censorship-and-the-doctor-shortage-the-nhppa-show-ep-01/) - Shawn Buckley exposes how Health Canada is preventing Canadians from easily accessing truthful health information about natural health products.
- [“How Can I Help?” Your Action Kit Awaits!](https://nhppa.org/your-action-kit-awaits/) - We need Canadians from all across the country to speak out and demand change! These new Action Kits are designed to help you do just that.
- [Un approvisionnement alimentaire appauvri en nutriments : Où les produits de santé naturels comblent le fossé](https://nhppa.org/fr/un-approvisionnement-alimentaire-appauvri-en-nutriments-ou-les-produits-de-sante-naturels-comblent-le-fosse/) - Dans un monde idéal, un régime alimentaire équilibré répondrait à tous nos besoins nutritionnels, mais que se passe-t-il si même un régime « équilibré » n'est pas suffisant en raison de l'appauvrissement de la teneur en nutriments des aliments?
- [A Nutrient Depleted Food Supply: Where Natural Health Products Bridge-The-Gap](https://nhppa.org/a-nutrient-depleted-food-supply-where-natural-health-products-bridge-the-gap/) - In an ideal world, a balanced diet would meet all of our nutritional needs. But what happens if even a “balanced” diet isn’t enough due to depleted nutrient content in food?
- [« Comment puis-je vous aider ? » Votre kit d'action vous attend !](https://nhppa.org/fr/votre-kit-daction-vous-attend/) - Nous avons besoin que les Canadiens de tout le pays s'expriment et exigent des changements ! Ces nouvelles trousses d'action sont conçues pour vous aider à le faire.
- [Les hommes méritent mieux : Santé Canada réduit l'accès aux soins préventifs](https://nhppa.org/fr/les-hommes-meritent-mieux-sante-canada-reduit-lacces-aux-soins-preventifs/) - Les hommes méritent mieux. Santé Canada réduit l'accès aux soins préventifs et au Canada, les hommes devraient vivre en moyenne quatre ans de moins que les femmes
- [How Health Canada’s New Regulations Threaten Indigenous Healing Practices](https://nhppa.org/how-health-canada-new-regulations-threaten-indigenous-healing-practices/) - Health Canada’s new approach for regulating natural health products will have serious consequences as it relates to accessing traditional medicines.
- [Health Canada Is About To Turn The Doctor Shortage Into A Doctor Crisis](https://nhppa.org/health-canada-is-about-to-turn-the-doctor-shortage-into-a-doctor-crisis/) - Health Canada is about to turn the doctor shortage into a doctor crisis by getting rid of natural health practitioners such as Homeopaths and Naturopaths.
- [Men Deserve Better: Health Canada Is Reducing Access To Preventative Care](https://nhppa.org/men-deserve-better-health-canada-is-reducing-access-to-preventative-care/) - This Men's Health Month we're calling out Health Canada for promoting medical screenings during a doctor shortage while restricting the natural health products that help men stay healthy.
- [Amidst A Doctor Shortage— Health Canada Is Making It Harder To Access Natural Health Options.](https://nhppa.org/amidst-a-doctor-shortage-health-canada-is-making-it-harder-to-access-natural-health-options/) - Six million Canadians don’t have regular access to a family doctor. And yet, Health Canada is reducing access to natural health products and practitioners.
- [One Family’s Story, And Our Mission To Protect Natural Health Products In Canada](https://nhppa.org/one-familys-story-and-our-mission-to-protect-natural-health-products-in-canada/) - This individual, despite living overseas, remains passionate about protecting access to natural health products in Canada.
- [Mental Health Awareness: Why Natural Options Matter—And Why They’re At Risk](https://nhppa.org/mental-health-awareness-why-natural-options-matter-and-why-theyre-at-risk/) - Access to natural health products is at risk. At a time when Canada is facing record levels of anxiety and depression, we need more options, not fewer.
- [Censorship Of Natural Health Content: Depressing But Fascinating](https://nhppa.org/censorship-of-natural-health-content-depressing-but-fascinating/) - Censorship is strategically controlling what people see. Who decides what information we are allowed to hear?
- [Register For Our May Campaign Update Call](https://nhppa.org/register-for-our-may-campaign-update-call/) - Join Shawn Buckley, Jason Dahl and Dana Fiorino for our May Campaign Update Call!
- [NHPPA Makes Waves In French Media](https://nhppa.org/nhppa-makes-waves-in-french-media/) - This article provides insight into Health Canada’s “Self-care Framework”, and how this new regulatory approach will result in the loss of many natural health products.
- [The Election Is Over. But Mission 338 Is Just Getting Started](https://nhppa.org/the-election-is-over-but-mission-338-is-just-getting-started/) - Over the past few weeks, we’ve seen an incredible wave of support from Canadians. Thank you for making Mission 338 a powerful force.
- [Why Is Homeopathy at Risk in Canada?](https://nhppa.org/why-is-homeopathy-at-risk-in-canada/) - Homeopathic remedies are at risk due to Health Canada’s new regulations that have consequences for practitioners, manufacturers and consumers.
- [Should Efficacy Be Regulated? A Conversation That Could Change Everything](https://nhppa.org/should-efficacy-be-regulated-a-conversation-that-could-change-everything/) - Del Bigtree shares for the first time, a private conversation within Robert Kennedy Jr.'s leadership team at the department of Health and Human Services.
- [April Campaign Update: Speak Up For Natural Health](https://nhppa.org/april-campaign-update-speak-up-for-natural-health/) - How we’re making the protection of natural health products a key election issue through our Mission 338: Speak Up for Natural Health campaign.
- [Products Affected By Health Canada's New Regulations](https://nhppa.org/products-affected-by-health-canadas-new-regulations/) - In this interview, Shawn Buckley joins Colin Craig on Second Street to discuss the impact of Health Canada's new regulations on the natural health industry.
- [Health Canada's Attack on Canadians' Right to Supplements](https://nhppa.org/health-canadas-attack-on-canadians-right-to-supplements/) - Why are natural health products less expensive and more accessible in the United States, compared to Canada?
- [A Healthy Dose With Shawn Buckley](https://nhppa.org/a-healthy-dose-with-shawn-buckley/) - Regulations are often seen as a necessary safeguard for consumer safety, but are these new measures truly protecting Canadians or are they creating more harm than good?
- [Celebrating Herbalism: The World's Oldest Medicine](https://nhppa.org/celebrating-herbalism-the-worlds-oldest-medicine/) - As long as humans have lived, we’ve been searching the vast world of plants to find remedies for what ails us. Join us in celebrating Herbalist Day.
- [Introducing Mission 338 to Speak Up For Natural Health](https://nhppa.org/introducing-mission-338-to-speak-up-for-natural-health/) - With the upcoming election, we have an opportunity to make the protection of natural health products a national issue and ensure every candidate takes a stand.
- ["The Health-Washed Line Between Foods and Natural Health Products" Oct 8/14](https://nhppa.org/new-article-in-health-action-magazine-the-health-washed-line-between-foods-and-natural-health-products-oct-814/) - HEALTH-WASHING FROM BAD TO WORSE FOR NATURAL HEALTH PRODUCTS. Genevieve Eliany, LLB and NHPPA contributor, explores the blurred lines we see between product categories. Foods and drinks can hold NPNs, especially as large junk food manufacturers reformulate products with a healthy veneer, while natural health products are limited in labelling and claims. Testimonials and truthful
- [During The Height of Reports, Dr. Dave Janda Interviews a Questioning Dr. Shiv Chopra About Ebola Dec 12/14](https://nhppa.org/during-the-height-of-reports-dr-dave-janda-interviews-dr-chopra-about-ebola-dec-1214/) - WHEN ASKED IF HE WOULD TAKE THIS NEW EBOLA VACCINE HE REPLIED: "NO WAY!" At the height of the Ebola media fever, Dr. Shiv Chopra provided some interesting perspectives, background and concerning questions on Ebola and vaccines. He was interviewed by medical doctor and radio show host Dr. Dave Janda. Dr. Chopra is a legendary
- ["Who Controls Our Health?" A Documentary Film By Brent Spiess May 15/14](https://nhppa.org/who-controls-our-health-a-film-by-brent-spiess-may-2214/) - "THIS DOCUMENTARY IS DEDICATED TO THE SPIRIT OF THE NATURAL HEALTH PRODUCTS INDUSTRY AND TO TRUEHOPE IN THEIR PURSUIT OF JUSTICE AND SAFER HEALTH CHOICES FOR ALL." (Opening credits) Go to directly to trailer This new, independent, 50-minute Canadian documentary is a comprehensive introduction to the problems with regulation of the natural health industry in Canada.
- [Heel Group Exiting US and Canadian Markets Jun 4/14](https://nhppa.org/heel-group-exiting-us-and-canadian-markets-jun-414/) - YOU MAY HAVE HEARD THAT ONE OF THE WORLD’S LEADING HOMEOPATHIC MANUFACTURERS WILL BE EXITING THE CANADIAN MARKET THIS SUMMER. According to a press release from Heel Canada, the company will cease operations in North America as of August 31, 2014. Faced with mounting pressures, the departure is a business decision. Heel is the kind
- [Step 2: The Charter to 308 MPs Rebuttal Campaign Extended Jul 10/14](https://nhppa.org/step-2-the-charter-to-308-mps-rebuttals-campaign-extended-jul-1014/) - 308 MP REBUTTAL PACKAGE CAMPAIGN EXTENDED TO JULY 18, 2014 The NHPPA is made up of a few committed activists who find it exciting to support our members with information and materials that help make a difference. In the past, with our collective efforts, we have caught the attention of the NHP industry, media, Members
- [CBC Retracts Supplement Report Jan 21/16](https://nhppa.org/cbc-retracts-supplement-report-jan-2116/) - "SOME MARKETPLACE REPORTS ABOUT VITAMINS AND SUPPLEMENTS PUBLISHED IN NOVEMBER CONTAINED INCORRECT INFORMATION" CBC News. "Some Marketplace reports about vitamins and supplements published in November contained incorrect information, CBC has learned. In response to the discovery, Marketplace is evaluating its protocols around the use of lab testing. In a report to be broadcast on Marketplace
- [Looming Climate Change Disaster in Canada’s North Jan 13/16](https://nhppa.org/looming-climate-change-disaster-in-canadas-north-jan-1316/) - "LOOMING CLIMATE CHANGE DISASTER IN CANADA’S NORTH THAT NO ONE IS TALKING ABOUT" "Of all the climate change issues that have been melodramatically dubbed a "carbon bomb" in recent years—tar sands projects in Alberta, catastrophic wildfires in Indonesia, holes in Australia's seagrass meadows—it seems the thawing of permafrost in the Arctic is most likely to
- [Drug Companies, Doctors, and Corruption Jan 6/2016](https://nhppa.org/drug-trials/) - "NO LONGER POSSIBLE TO BELIEVE MUCH OF THE CLINICAL RESEARCH THAT IS PUBLISHED" We came across a 2009 Dr. Marcia Angell quote that never gets old, “It is simply no longer possible to believe much of the clinical research that is published, or to rely on the judgment of trusted physicians or authoritative medical guidelines.
- [Shawn Buckley’s Response to the Fifth Estate’s Vitamin and Supplements: Magic Pills Episode Dec 27/15](https://nhppa.org/shawn-buckleys-response-to-the-fifth-estates-vitamin-and-supplements-magic-pills-episode-dec-2715/) - THE FIFTH ESTATE SHOW “MAGIC PILLS” HAS BEEN GENERATING SOME CONCERN AND SO I HAVE BEEN ASKED TO SHARE MY THOUGHTS ON THE PROGRAM For those who did not see the Program, it was largely based on a dated 2013 publication called DNA barcoding detects contamination and substitution in North American herbal products, published in
- [Halifax Professor Campaigns for Increased Access to Drug-safety Data Dec 23/15](https://nhppa.org/halifax-professor-campaigns-for-increased-access-to-drug-safety-data-dec-2315/) - BILL C-17 AMENDED TO ALLOW RELEASE OF "CONFIDENTIAL BUSINESS INFORMATION" A Halifax professor is trying to shed new light on the safety and effectiveness of prescription drugs by kick-starting an international letter-writing campaign asking Health Canada to release data it now keeps confidential. Read the full article published in The Globe and Mail on Dec.
- [Shawn Buckley's Total Health 2014 Keynote Lecture: CETA, Natural Health Products & Bill C-17 Mar 19/14](https://nhppa.org/total-health-2014-keynote-lecture-details-mar-1914/) - Much has happened, and is changing, since last year, both here in Canada and internationally. Shawn has taken some time to put together yet another new Total Health Show presentation for his keynote lecture of 2014. Shawn will be speaking in Room 205 at Toronto’s Convention Centre on Saturday April 5th and Sunday April 6th from 5:00 PM to
- [Tools for Change: Five Things I Wish I Knew When I First Became Politically Active Mar 26/14](https://nhppa.org/tools-for-change-five-things-i-wish-i-knew-when-i-first-became-politically-active-mar-2614/) - "Campaigns don’t win through the execution of one tactic, but through the implementation of many tactics that usually follow a certain order. Social change rarely happens through one tactic alone but it can happen when you launch a political campaign." The NHPPA regularly hears questions such as, "Why is it taking so long to change
- [Step 2: The Charter to 308 MPs Campaign: MP Rebuttal Package Jun 6/14](https://nhppa.org/step-2-the-charter-to-308-mps-campaign-mp-rebuttal-package-jun-614/) - TALK BACK: MP REBUTTAL PACKAGE Step 2 of “The Charter to 308 MPs Campaign: MP Rebuttal” is well underway! The MP Rebuttal Package campaign was launched on April 4, 2014 at the Total Health Show in Toronto. All of the materials are now on-line and ready for you to join your fellow activists. We are sure you
- [Shawn Buckley's 2014 Keynote Lecture Now Available Online Apr 30/14](https://nhppa.org/shawn-buckleys-2014-keynote-lecture-now-available-online-apr-3014/) - MOVING OUT OF THE EYE OF THE HURRICANE AND INTO THE STORM A lot has changed since Shawn's last presentation at Total Health 2013. Not only is Health Canada in the throes of full enforcement of the NHP Regulations; recent months have seen the introduction of Bill C-17 ("Vanessa's Law") as well as media reports, carrying few actual details, about CETA (Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement). Shawn asks
- [CTV Reports on Pradaxa Deaths Apr 23/14](https://nhppa.org/cbc-reports-on-pradaxa-deaths-apr-2314/) - CTV reported this week on the dangers of Pradaxa, as news broke of the first Canadian family to sue the drug's makers. On the market in Canada since 2008, this blood-thinning medication has no known antidote and ER doctors in the US have been sounding alarm bells for some time. Dr W Gifford-Jones wrote an article mentioning Pradaxa in
- [CBC's Report on the Cochrane Collaboration Analysis of Tamiflu Clinical Trials Apr 18/14](https://nhppa.org/cbcs-report-on-the-cochrane-collaboration-analysis-of-tamiflu-clinical-trials-apr-1814/) - NATIONS AROUND THE WORLD HAVE SPENT BILLIONS STOCKPILING ANTIVIRAL DRUGS. CANADA ALONE SPENT ALMOST $200 MILLION. These decisions were made without access to approximately half of the clinical data available to the manufacturers. In a report titled Tamiflu's effectiveness questioned CBC's The National covers an independent analysis of reports on antiviral drugs which have not
- [March Campaign Update: Critical Updates & Political Shifts](https://nhppa.org/march-campaign-update-critical-updates-political-shifts/) - Discussing key updates on campaign achievements and how the current political climate could impact Canadian natural health products.
- [Vitality Magazine Features NHPPA’s My Health Campaign!](https://nhppa.org/vitality-magazine-features-nhppas-my-health-campaign/) - The widely-known Vitality Magazine has featured our My Health campaign on the front page of their website!
- [We're Optimistic: Here Are 7 Reasons Why](https://nhppa.org/were-optimistic-here-are-7-reasons-why/) - While the situation regarding natural health products has been a challenging one, and there’s still lots of work to be done, we remain optimistic.
- [Time To Hold Health Canada Accountable](https://nhppa.org/time-to-hold-health-canada-accountable/) - Unelected bureaucrats at Health Canada are making decisions that directly impact your access to natural health products—without your say.
- [Have Natural Health Products Transformed Your Life?](https://nhppa.org/have-natural-health-products-transformed-your-life/) - Natural health products have changed lives. Share your story to help push back against Health Canada’s over-regulation and protect your right to access natural health products.
- [Do You Trust Health Canada to Make Decisions For You?](https://nhppa.org/do-you-trust-health-canada-to-make-decisions-for-you/) - Do you trust Health Canada to decide for you? Unelected officials are over-regulating and threatening access to natural health products for millions.
- [I Simply Cannot Live Without Natural Health Products](https://nhppa.org/i-simply-cannot-live-without-natural-health-products/) - Have natural health products improved your life? Share your story in our My Health campaign and help protect access to these essential products!
- [Small Natural Health Companies Will be Flushed Out by Excessive Regulation](https://nhppa.org/small-natural-health-companies-will-be-flushed-out-by-excessive-regulation/) - Health Canada’s new regulations push small businesses out, leaving fewer choices and higher prices. Watch Shawn Buckley on The Highwire to learn more!
- [GlaxoSmithKline faces bribery allegations in Poland Apr 15/14](https://nhppa.org/glaxosmithkline-faces-bribery-allegations-in-poland-apr-1514/) - FORMER GSK SALES REPRESENTATIVE TELLS BBC'S PANORAMA THAT DOCTORS WERE PAID TO BOOST PRESCRIPTIONS. The UK-based drug company, which has faced claims of corruption in China and Iraq, has been accused over its alleged behaviour in Poland. READ THE STORY HERE. Last year, a July 2013 CBC headline read: GlaxoSmithKline pledges reform after China bribery scandal.
- [Health Canada To Release Side-Effect Data After Star Probe Jul 3/14](https://nhppa.org/health-canada-to-release-side-effect-data-after-star-probe-jul-314/) - SIDE-EFFECTS TIED TO OFF-LABEL DRUG PRESCRIPTIONS WILL BE MADE PUBLIC. It questions the judgment of Health Canada and its policies when learning how unaffected they are about the data collected for side-effects and deaths caused by off-labe...l prescription drugs (drugs used for a condition or type of person for which they are not approved). In
- [New Article in Vitality Magazine: Illegal Remedies Exploring the Federal Prejudice Against NHPs Apr 9/14](https://nhppa.org/new-article-in-vitality-magazine-illegal-remedies-apr-914/) - SHAWN BUCKLEY'S ARTICLE IN APRIL'S EDITION OF VITALITY MAGAZINE IS NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE Shawn's keynote topics for 2014 include CETA, Bill C-17 and our diminishing access to impartial courts. "The store shelves are full, but are things truly rosy? If you depend on a product that is no longer available, or if you depend on
- ["Petition Power Then and Now: The Charter of Health Freedom, the internet and the Canadian government" Jun 10/14](https://nhppa.org/new-article-in-health-action-magazine-petition-power-then-and-now-jun-1014/) - MORE POWER DOING IT THE “OLD-FASHIONED” WAY Many ask why the Charter of Health Freedom petition is not online. The simple answer is because our government wouldn't recognize it, which begs the question: “Why not?”. Check out NHPPA's article by Carolyn Steele “Petition Power Then and Now: The Charter of Health Freedom, the internet and
- ["The Taxation of Supplements" Jan 7/15](https://nhppa.org/new-article-in-alive-magazine-the-taxation-of-supplements-jan-715/) - PUSH FOR A POSITIVE POLICY CHANGE In this article author Shawn Buckley asks "Why is our federal government using taxation to encourage us to use prescription drugs and to discourage us from taking natural supplements?" He provides a clear and straightforward analysis of the policies that show a distinct bias for allopathic medicine and are punitive
- [FDA Revised its Position on the Use of Aspirin Nov 19/14](https://nhppa.org/fda-revised-its-position-on-the-use-of-aspirin-nov-1914/) - BAYER IS NO STRANGER TO MAKING HEALTH CLAIMS (AD CIRCA 1899). Recently, the FDA revised its position on the use of Aspirin as a preventative protocol in response to Bayer US wanting to change their Aspirin label to say that "it can help prevent heart attacks in healthy individuals". An article by Dr. Mercola does
- [Pre-Market Approval of Dietary Supplements: The Canadian Story Sep 17/14](https://nhppa.org/9445-2/) - WHAT IF THE FDA ADOPTED HEALTH CANADA'S REGULATORY MODEL FOR NHPS? The Alliance for Natural Health (USA) recently published an article by NHPPA's Shawn Buckley, where he gives a clear picture of the main differences between Health Canada and the FDA's current regulatory systems for Natural Health Products (NHPs). You'll be enlightened (and perhaps enraged) about
- [Is an Ounce of Prevention Worth More than a $49 Billion ‘Cure’? – Time for Government to Wake Up Sep 17/14](https://nhppa.org/is-an-ounce-of-prevention-worth-more-than-a-49-billion-cure-time-for-government-to-wake-up-sep-1714/) - THANK YOU FOR THE KUDOS, VITALITY MAGAZINE! (TORONTO, ON) Editor-in-chief Julia Woodford gave NHPPA online optics after her brilliant rant on healthcare budgets, food, drugs and a not to be missed quote by Dr. Zoltan Rona on Health Canada's latest bans. Read the full article commentary: http://tiny.cc/fxlcmx
- [End Secrecy Around Prescription Drugs: Toronto Star Editorial Sep 11/14](https://nhppa.org/end-secrecy-around-prescription-drugs-sep-1114/) - HEALTH CANADA NEEDS TO CLEAN UP ITS SHAMEFUL CULT OF INSTITUTIONAL SECRECY AND MAKE FINDINGS PUBLIC AS THE AMERICAN FOOD AND DRUG AGENCY DOES. "Some Canadian pharmaceutical companies have sold drugs they knew were defective — putting patients at possible risk. Others have hidden, altered and in some cases destroyed test data that showed their
- [What Happens When a Comedian, Political Satirist and Actor Comments on NHPs Sept 3/14](https://nhppa.org/what-happens-when-a-comedian-political-satirist-actor-comments-on-nhps-sept-314/) - JOHN OLIVER, HOST OF THE AMERICAN LATE-NIGHT TALK SHOW ‘LAST WEEK TONIGHT’, MIGHT NEED A FEW EMAILS FROM NHPPA SUBSCRIBERS. Aired at the end of June 2014, what started out as a critique on Dr. Oz’s choice of words describing the efficacy of a particular supplement, deteriorated into a misguided attack on Natural Health Products (NHPs).
- [My Health: We Want To Hear Your Story](https://nhppa.org/my-health-we-want-to-hear-your-story/) - Your story matters! Share how natural health products have impacted you. Help us protect access by submitting a written or video testimonial today.
- [February Campaign Update: 2024 in Review](https://nhppa.org/february-campaign-update-2024-in-review/) - Missed the live call? Watch the replay for key updates on campaigns, cost recovery, and how US politics could impact Canadian natural health products.
- [My Health Campaign: Share Your Natural Health Story](https://nhppa.org/my-health-campaign-share-your-natural-health-story/) - Share how natural health products changed your life! Submit your story to help protect access and show why these products matter to Canadians.
- [Who Decides How You Manage Your Health?](https://nhppa.org/who-decides-how-you-manage-your-health/) - How did we end up in a situation where unelected officials decide how you care for your health? The Self-Care Framework will reduce access to natural products.
- [You're Invited: Shawn Buckley's Live Talk on Protecting Natural Health Protects](https://nhppa.org/youre-invited-shawn-buckleys-live-talk-on-protecting-natural-health-protects/) - Shawn Buckley is honoured to speak at the Lethbridge People's Town Hall on the topic of protecting access to natural health products in Canada.
- [A Must-Read Baffling Response from Health Canada's Adam Gibson as NHPPA Wraps Up the Rebuttal Package to 308 MPs Riding Chart: Step 2](https://nhppa.org/a-must-read-baffling-response-from-health-canada-as-nhppa-wraps-up-the-rebuttal-package-to-308-mps-riding-chart-step-2/) - STEP 2 OF THE CHARTER TO 308 MPS CAMPAIGN: REBUTTAL PACKAGE CAME TO A CLOSE ON JULY 18. Since then NHPPA part time staff and volunteers have been preparing and mailing the Rebuttal Packages to remaining MPs. When we're done we'll be sending out an interesting post-campaign report that includes the final delivery numbers for
- [Meeting with NDP Health Critic Don Davies | Shawn Buckley's Summary May 9/17](https://nhppa.org/meeting-with-ndp-health-critic-don-davies-shawn-buckleys-summary-may-917/) - On April 1, 2017, Don Davies, MP for Vancouver Kingsway and NDP Health Critic, held a public forum on the regulation of natural health products. Shawn Buckley was there to meet with Mr. Davies and to hear the public input. Given the April scheduling of the first round of Health Canada’s public consultation meetings on
- ["Natural Health Products: What You Don't Know Can Hurt You" Pincher Creek Echo, AB Aug 18/17](https://nhppa.org/what-you-dont-know-can-hurt-you-pincher-creek-echo-ab-aug-1817/) - In this July 4, 2017 article (2 minute read) “Natural Health Products: What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You”, published in the Pincher Creek Echo, Dr. Lena Derie-Gillespie writes, “The Oxford definition of a “drug” is a medicine or other substance which has a physiological effect when introduced into the body. Therefore, natural health products
- [Health Canada's Final Consultation Recording + Slides on “Self-Care Products” Regulations Jul 27/17](https://nhppa.org/health-canadas-final-consultation-recording-slides-on-self-care-products-regulations-jul-2717/) - In June 2017, Health Canada held their final series of online and in person consultation meetings on their proposed “modernization” of self-care products regulations. The presentations focused on the finer details of how NHPs will be classified based on risk, acceptable evidence and claims for each classification, product registration, Ministerial abilities, cost recovery, product labeling,
- [Campaign Update Invitation](https://nhppa.org/campaign-update-invitation/) - Join Shawn Buckley, Jason Dahl and Dana Fiorino for our December Campaign Update Call!
- [How Canadians Are Losing Access To Supplements](https://nhppa.org/how-canadians-are-losing-access-to-supplements/) - Health Canada bureaucrats continue to push the harmful Self-Care Framework, threatening the supplements you rely on.
- [Why is Health Canada Over-Regulating Natural Health Products?](https://nhppa.org/why-is-health-canada-over-regulating-natural-health-products/) - Health Canada is imposing stricter regulations on natural health products that are expected to devastate the industry and reduce access.
- [ENDANGERED: Your Access to Natural Health Products in Canada](https://nhppa.org/endangered-your-access-to-natural-health-products-in-canada/) - Health Canada’s Self-Care Framework threatens natural health products with strict rules and high fees. Read more on Vitality Magazine and take action today!
- [Excessive Health Canada Regulations Will Drive Natural Health Products Off The Market](https://nhppa.org/excessive-health-canada-regulations-will-drive-natural-health-products-off-the-market/) - Health Canada’s Self-Care Framework will impose crippling fees on the natural health industry, threatening the existence of small and medium-sized businesses.
- [This Will Cause The Loss of Natural Health Products and Healing Traditions](https://nhppa.org/this-will-cause-the-loss-of-natural-health-products-and-healing-traditions/) - Health Canada's Self-Care Framework threatens natural health products and traditional healing practices.
- [Your Support in Action: Nearly 2,000 Packages Sent Across Canada!](https://nhppa.org/your-support-in-action-nearly-2000-packages-sent-across-canada/) - These resources explain the urgent changes threatening access to high-quality, affordable natural health products in Canada and provide actionable steps for Canadians to get involved.
- [… and Delivered. NHPPA’s New Year Mailing to The Hill Completed Friday Jan 4/19](https://nhppa.org/and-delivered-nhppas-new-year-mailing-to-the-hill-completed-friday-january-4-2019/) - There are major changes coming into effect that the public and Natural Health Product (NHP) industry will see based on the consequences of disregard through a false sense of security and inaction. NHPPA believes that the conversation with Members of Parliament (MPs) must ramp up. They need a knowledge counterpoint, especially crucial in an election
- [Remembering Nick Jerch](https://nhppa.org/remembering-nick-jerch/) - “I usually sit down in the New Year to think about what I would like to accomplish going forward. This year is no exception except that I began thinking less about what I would like to do and more about who I would like to be. That got me thinking about people who have made
- [Discussion Paper Release: Origin of the Self-Care Framework, Health Canada's "Evidence" Documents](https://nhppa.org/discussion-paper-release-origin-of-the-self-care-framework-health-canadas-evidence-documents/) - Shawn Buckley’s opinion paper concerning the “evidence” provided by Health Canada to support the proposed Self-Care Framework to group Natural Health Products (NHPs) and non-prescription chemical drugs under a single set of regulations is now available. The purpose of the paper is to reveal the names of the people responsible for the change and to show
- [See the Microscopic Wonders of Herbs, National Geographic](https://nhppa.org/see-the-microscopic-wonders-of-herbs-national-geographic/) - Plants never cease to amaze. For all our familiarity with herbs and spices, we have yet to understand the origins of the seasonings we use so frequently. Many of us for medicinal purposes! In this January 24, 2019 article (5 minute read) by National Geographic, “See the Microscopic Wonders of Herbs,” photographer-scientist Martin Oeggerli offers
- [Didn’t We Win in 2008 with Bill C-51?, Common Ground](https://nhppa.org/didnt-we-win-in-2008-with-bill-c-51-common-ground/) - We do not take pleasure in accurately predicting the future. NHPPA's position stems from a knowledge base that relies on facts and acuity to analyze government actions. In this March 11, 2019 article (4 minute read) by Shawn Buckley, published in Common Ground, “Didn’t We Win in 2008 with Bill C-51?,” the words chosen to
- [Never Give Up!](https://nhppa.org/never-give-up/) - She signs off all of her emails with "Never Give Up". And we don't want to! Betsy V. recently encouraged the team with her email. She is one of our longtime supporters. For almost the entire time NHPPA has been working! She set up a regular monthly donation to spur the fight for health freedom.
- [Rights & Freedoms | Shawn Buckley Explains](https://nhppa.org/rights-and-freedoms-shawn-buckley-explains/) - RIGHTS & FREEDOMS In this second 2:28 minute video of a 21-part series, Shawn Buckley explains Section 2 of the Charter of Health Freedom, "Recognition and Declaration of Health Rights and Freedoms". This section identifies the fundamental freedoms that currently exist – and more importantly, should remain protected – under Canadian law. We cannot continue allowing our
- [MedEffect e-Notice from Health Canada | Opioids in Children's Cough & Cold Products](https://nhppa.org/medeffect-e-notice-from-health-canada-opioids-in-childrens-cough-cold-products/) - On February 18, 2019 Health Canada released a MedEffect Notice advising that children under the age of 18 should not be consuming cough and cold products containing opioids. The products in question contain codeine, hydrocodone and normethadone. Read the original February 2019 MedEffect Notice A safety review of these products has found that people who use
- [Look Out, Bone Broth; Mushroom Broth Might Be Even More Magical, Modern Farmer](https://nhppa.org/look-out-bone-broth-mushroom-broth-might-be-even-more-magical-modern-farmer/) - Here's one for NHPPA's foodie contingent. More than likely, a significant number of you. Nature's own "natural health product" powered up in a medicinal liquid. In this February 5, 2019 article (2 minute read + recipe) by Modern Farmer, “Look Out, Bone Broth; Mushroom Broth Might Be Even More Magical,” the newcomer to the bone
- [Charter of Health Freedom Petition Signatures Arrive from Victoria Health Show](https://nhppa.org/new-petition-signatures-arrived-from-victoria-health-show/) - Fibonacci spiral memes are part of internet play. We could not resist producing our own! Nature’s popular display of the formula found in mathematics are in sunflowers, pine cones, branching trees, field daisy petals and the nautilus shell. The Victoria Health Show petitions, collected by volunteer Shannon Lee Rae at the end of January, finally
- [Principles | Shawn Buckley Explains](https://nhppa.org/principles-shawn-buckley-explains/) - PRINCIPLES In this third 2:08 minute video of a 21-part series, Shawn Buckley explains Section 3 of the Charter of Health Freedom, "Recognition and Declaration of Principles." This section identifies the principles that should be guiding any regulatory decisions regarding health freedom. Specifically, that the average person is competent enough to make their own health decisions,
- [Stronger Action Urged Against Homeopathic Products Touted as Alternatives to Vaccines, CBC News](https://nhppa.org/health-canada-urged-to-stop-licensing-homeopathic-products-that-claim-to-be-vaccine-alternatives-cbc-news/) - Around the world, homeopathy has experienced both acclaim and opposition, since the 1800s. Right now it's Health Canada hosting the systematic and intense attacks. Homeopathics are playing an increasingly important role in health care today but we imagine many of you were probably not surprised by this mudsling. In CBC's March 19, 2019 article (6
- [The New Drug Approval Process Will Squash Natural Health Products](https://nhppa.org/the-new-drug-approval-process-will-squash-natural-health-products/) - Health Canada's new rules push natural health products into a costly framework, risking access to affordable natural health solutions.
- [Canadians are Opening Their Eyes to This Attack on Our Freedom](https://nhppa.org/canadians-are-opening-their-eyes-to-this-attack-on-our-freedom/) - The tides are turning as Health Canada’s aggressive overreach sparks action. Subscribe to updates and join us in protecting natural health products.
- [Parliament on Pause, But Health Canada’s Agenda Still Moves Forward](https://nhppa.org/parliament-on-pause-but-health-canadas-agenda-still-moves-forward/) - Canada faces uncertainty with PM Trudeau's resignation and Parliament on pause. Health Canada’s bureaucrats push forward with harmful NHP regulations.
- [Canadians Know When They Are Being Deceived](https://nhppa.org/canadians-know-when-they-are-being-deceived/) - Unverified claims about adverse events from natural health products lack evidence. Canadians deserve transparency and real data, not baseless accusations.
- [MP Lloyd Longfield's Response to a Constituent's Letter](https://nhppa.org/mp-lloyd-longfields-response-to-a-constituents-letter/) - New Health Canada regulations could force small businesses to close, reducing access to trusted natural health products and driving up prices for Canadians.
- [New Regulations Will Reduce Access to Natural Products Without Improving Safety](https://nhppa.org/new-regulations-will-reduce-access-to-natural-products-without-improving-safety/) - Canada’s natural health products are already heavily regulated, yet new rules will drive trusted products off the market, reducing choice without improving safety.
- [Purposes | Shawn Buckley Explains](https://nhppa.org/purposes-shawn-buckley-explains/) - PURPOSES In this fourth 51 second video of a 21-part series, Shawn Buckley explains Section 4 of the Charter of Health Freedom, "Purposes.” This very small and common section, explicitly states the reason why the Charter exists and how it is to be used. This helps the courts understand how this proposed law should be
- [Advocate. Activist.](https://nhppa.org/advocate-activist/) - Three things. 1. We never tire of receiving emails of encouragement or sharing of independent engagement. 2. Knowing that Dave is writing *another* letter to bureaucrats gives us hope that there are others offering consistent pressure. 3. He has been a long time advocate and activist. Different definitions of amplifying the work to make a
- [Construction of Law | Shawn Buckley Explains](https://nhppa.org/precedence-in-law-shawn-buckley-explains/) - CONSTRUCTION OF LAW In this fifth 1:39 minute video of a 21-part series, Shawn Buckley explains Section 5 of the Charter of Health Freedom, "Construction of Law." This section places the rights outlined in the Charter above all other laws, requiring that any policy in Canadian legislation must first adhere to the standards set in
- [Interpretation | Shawn Buckley Explains](https://nhppa.org/interpretation-shawn-buckley-explains/) - . INTERPRETATION In this seventh 1:25 minute video of a 21-part series, Shawn Buckley explains Section 7 of the Charter of Health Freedom, "Interpretation". This section answers the question, ‘what is a natural health product?’ Definitions for important terms such as natural health product, traditional medicine and treatment device are described. It is made clear
- [Latest Charter of Health Freedom Petition Station Poster for Canadian Retailers & Clinics](https://nhppa.org/latest-charter-of-health-freedom-store-clinic-petition-poster/) - We're in a Charter state of mind! NHPPA’s newest poster provides emphasis to sign the petition. It's for natural health practitioners, retailers and public to attract engagement of those in their influence. Patients/clients, customers and communities need to know what we are facing. Many are still unaware and likely want to know. Health Canada’s proposed
- [Just Arrived. 189 Signatures.](https://nhppa.org/17047-2/) - Every. one. of these 189 signatures was hard won. The NHPPA booth materials shipment from the Victoria Women's Show volunteers arrived last week. It was a first for the Charter of Health Freedom petition to occupy space at a "secular " event where natural health wasn't the platform. Eileen Nielsen and Jennifer Shelley. You are
- [The End of Natural Health Products?, Holistic Health Masterclass Podcast](https://nhppa.org/17083-2/) - . The End of Natural Health Products? Good question. Functional Medicine Practitioner and Clinical Nutritionist, Brett Hawes interviews Shawn Buckley. The episode (76 minute listen) released on March 20, 2019 is part of Brett's popular Holistic Health Masterclass podcast. Brett is a long time advocate and activist for the national natural health community. Together with
- [Health Canada Ordered a "Stop Sale" of Kava Kava From 2002-2012](https://nhppa.org/health-canada-ordered-a-stop-sale-of-kava-kava-from-2002-2012/) - When Health Canada has unchecked power, overreach threatens our health and freedom of choice.
- [A Balanced Risk Analysis Would Consider This](https://nhppa.org/a-balanced-risk-analysis-would-consider-this/) - Over 70% of Canadians rely on natural health products, yet Health Canada's focus on risk ignores the harm caused by limiting access.
- [Shawn Buckley’s 2019 Calgary Health Show Lecture](https://nhppa.org/shawn-buckleys-2019-calgary-health-show-lecture/) - #throwbackthursday Second of three posts from February 2019. Check out the video recording (50 minute watch) of Shawn Buckley's Calgary Health Show talk. Shawn gave a repeat presentation of his lecture called, "Censorship, Science and Belief". He presents compelling insight to the dangers facing public health when Health Canada's proposed self-care framework is implemented, grouping
- [En français, s'il vous plaît?](https://nhppa.org/en-francais-sil-vous-plait/) - Deux de nos documents les plus populaires, en français. Qu'est-ce que ça veut dire? You are a loyal NHPPA supporter. You have read all our posts. Well, at least those that your settings allow, those that have significant engagement or those that we boost! Many of you have liked and shared a few. Many of
- [Help Us Fight Back Brochure](https://nhppa.org/help-us-fight-back-against-the-self-care-framework/) - NHPPA’s “Do You Want My Vote?” MP postcards have had an unsung companion piece, doing its job, to incite action. Launched in April 2019, the “Help Us Fight Back” brochure gives consumers the “main points of the issue” along with the names of four civil servants to call directly. Thousands have been printed and shipped
- [Shawn Buckley July 2019 Interview with Hugh Reilly](https://nhppa.org/shawn-buckley-interview-with-hugh-reilly-2/) - Counterpoint? Leave it to the independent media. On July 16, 2019, Shawn Buckley joined ardent NHPPA supporter, Hugh Reilly of ThatChannel.com, for an interview (40 minute watch), on “Health Canada Destroying Health Freedom”. Hugh explores, with interesting insight, the dire situation we are facing with Health Canada's regulatory changes of natural health products (NHPs). Shawn reveals
- [Protecting Natural Health Products: What Canadians Achieved in 2024](https://nhppa.org/protecting-natural-health-products-what-canadians-achieved-in-2024/) - Thank you for making 2024 a year of incredible progress! Your unwavering support and dedication to health freedom have driven us forward. Let’s build on this momentum in 2025!
- [Rebuttal to CBC Article Criticizing Vancouver Kingsway NDP MP Don Davies' Position on NHP Regulations](https://nhppa.org/rebuttal-to-chfa-criticism-of-recent-nhppa-discussion-paper-2/) - "Truth is the first casualty when science is used as a weapon." – Shawn Buckley As a lawyer who has spent decades involved with Health Canada, Shawn Buckley is uniquely positioned to hold the well-informed opinion that our chemical drug approval process is a large fraud perpetrated on the Canadian Public. In his rebuttal to
- [Charter of Health Freedom Petition Update Jul 24/19](https://nhppa.org/charter-of-health-freedom-petition-update-july-24-19/) - There is always talk about being in the 6 digits. We, and that means you, made it to the petition paragon! Now at 101,407 signatures! It is the third largest single Federal paper petition, pending delivery to Parliament, in the last 70 years. Let that sink in for a moment. This new total represents another
- [Post-It Note of Pep From Adam!](https://nhppa.org/post-it-note-of-pep-from-adam/) - Adam! We’re sending the enthusiasm right back atchya. The supportive energy on this modest, blue Post-it Note fills our team with gratitude. The fact that it was applied to the front of signed Charter of Health Freedom petition pages makes it all the better! Cheerlead for the Charter! Download the petition. Collect signatures. Send them
- [Foods Are Banned in Therapeutic Forms. Send An Email.](https://nhppa.org/protect-your-rights-and-health-freedom-send-an-email/) - This interview contains nearly indescribable value. You’ll hear one Aha! moment* after another. If you’re an NHPPA supporter, you’re likely someone reunited with wellness by infusing your body with products from the Earth. You can freely grow herbs in your home garden or forage for them in designated forests. But once these plants are distilled,
- [A Different Kind of Federal Election Lawn Sign](https://nhppa.org/brent-inspires-action-with-his-contribution-to-nhppas-national-do-you-want-my-vote-mp-postcard-campaign/) - Conspicuous, unmistakable, public demonstration. Brent from Calgary embodies the spirit of an activist. Of his own volition, this freedom fighter took NHPPA’s “Do You Want My Vote?” MP postcard campaign to another level. Using the self-print downloadable postcard file available on our website, Brent had the image blown-up to create this emphatic lawn sign. We
- [Canada’s Charter of Health Freedom Voice, Mailed In!](https://nhppa.org/canadas-voice-in-our-hands/) - Double the amount of envelopes received in half the amount of time! The NHPPA team cannot overstate how encouraged we are to see national involvement at store, clinic and public level grow. A systemic and collective spirit has emerged to support the effort. A small handful of resolute NHP manufacturers have allied with us. They
- [Quebec Retailer Shines!](https://nhppa.org/a-call-for-french-canadian-representation/) - During our last Charter of Health Freedom petition count update in July 2019 a total of 3,390 of the 101,407 signatures were submitted from Quebec. We need even more representation of French Canadians preserved as petition signatures. Our team was elevated to open an envelope with 210 signatures from a natural health product retailer in
- [The Don'ts of Petition Signing](https://nhppa.org/the-donts-of-petition-signing/) - Too much of a good thing? In this case, no. The (enthusiastic) submission pictured here had the NHPPA team scouring the finest details of Canadian petition requirements. This is the first time we’ve received signatures on the back of a petition page and had to know if they’d count. Surprisingly, they do, although we prefer
- [Eleven Hours. Thousands of Signatures.](https://nhppa.org/after-the-count/) - After the count. We take your signatures seriously and we caffeinate accordingly. NHPPA’s meticulous petition count process involves checking, double-checking, cross-referencing and then triple-checking the data collected. It is NHPPA’s role to safeguard the signatures collected in support of the Charter of Health Freedom petition until they make the trip to the House of Commons
- [Our Shortest Pep Talk on Record](https://nhppa.org/our-shortest-pep-talk-on-record/) - There's more than one reason to cheer NHPPA's president Shawn Buckley on. These three words of encouragement showed up in one of the latest petition count submissions. NHPPA's mission is filled with pushback and detractors, so notes that accompany filled petition pages highlight your magnanimous and collaborative character! We'll dig deeper and climb higher for,
- [Thank You to Natural Solutions Health Store!](https://nhppa.org/thank-you-natural-solutions-health-store/) - 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
- [Thank You to NHP Manufacturers!](https://nhppa.org/kudos-to-our-nhp-manufacturer-partners/) - 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
- [Health Outcomes First. Let Bureaucrats Know.](https://nhppa.org/health-outcomes-first-let-bureaucrats-know/) - 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
- [Thank You Catherine!](https://nhppa.org/thank-you-catherine/) - “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
- [Canadians Have Fought Against This For 16 Years](https://nhppa.org/canadians-have-fought-against-this-for-16-years/) - Canadians have consistently opposed regulating natural health products like drugs. In 1997, a major consultation found such regulations inappropriate.
- [Empowering Communities to Protect Natural Health Products](https://nhppa.org/empowering-communities-to-protect-natural-health-products/) - The Health Matters Store & Wellness Clinic hosted a BBQ event to educate, motivate action, and raise funds for NHPPA. You can make a big impact too!
- [Happy New Year — Let's Celebrate Our Wins Together!](https://nhppa.org/happy-new-year-lets-celebrate-our-wins-together/) - Happy New Year from NHPPA! Thanks to your support, 2024 was a year of progress for health freedom. Let’s build on this momentum for even greater victories in 2025!
- [Is the Regulation of Natural Health Products Actually About Safety?](https://nhppa.org/is-the-regulation-of-natural-health-products-actually-about-safety/) - Health Canada’s stricter regulations lack credible safety data and ignore natural health benefits. Watch Shawn Buckley’s CHFA lecture for insights!
- [Health Canada is "Boiling" the Natural Health Industry Slowly](https://nhppa.org/health-canada-is-boiling-the-natural-health-industry-slowly/) - Health Canada's new Cost Recovery fees will raise prices, hurting consumers, small businesses, and practitioners who rely on affordable natural health products.
- [$5,000,000 Per Day Fines Will Lead to Administrative Tyranny](https://nhppa.org/5000000-per-day-fines-will-lead-to-administrative-tyranny/) - $5,000,000 per day fines will devastate natural health businesses and threaten Canadians’ access to natural health products.
- [This is the Problem With Harmonizing NHP Regulations Globally](https://nhppa.org/this-is-the-problem-with-harmonizing-nhp-regulations-globally/) - Global harmonization of natural health product regulations puts small and medium sized businesses at risk, and could lead to significant product loss.
- [Health Canada Does Not Need More Power Over the Natural Health Industry](https://nhppa.org/health-canada-does-not-need-more-power-over-the-natural-health-industry/) - According to legal expert Shawn Buckley, Health Canada already had more than enough power to address safety concerns before the introduction of new regulations.
- [Understanding The Drug Model](https://nhppa.org/understanding-the-drug-model/) - In his lecture at CHFA Now 2024, Shawn Buckley explained the 'drug model' and how it stifles the growth of the natural health industry.
- [MP Rob Moore's Response to a Constituent's Letter](https://nhppa.org/mp-rob-moores-response-to-a-constituents-letter/) - Read MP Rob Moore's response to a constituent's letter regarding Health Canada's regulatory changes to natural health products.
- [Shining A Spotlight on The Health Matters Team!](https://nhppa.org/shining-a-spotlight-on-the-health-matters-team/) - Health stores and clinics play a vital role in protecting natural health products. Display educational materials, share postcards, gather petition signatures, and support NHPPA to make a difference.
- [How Canadians Saved Bill C-368 From Destruction](https://nhppa.org/how-canadians-saved-bill-c-368-from-destruction/) - Thanks to over 200,000 electronic letters being sent to MPs in just 6 days, damaging amendments to Bill C-368 were rejected.
- [What Sending a Package to Every MP Looks Like](https://nhppa.org/what-sending-a-package-to-every-mp-looks-like/) - A mail strike couldn't stop us! Shawn Buckley’s brief reached all MPs, urging them to support Bill C-368.
- [Do You Remember When Health Canada Took Nattokinase Off The Market?](https://nhppa.org/do-you-remember-when-health-canada-took-nattokinase-off-the-market/) - The action of taking nattokinase off the market is the kind of arbitrary overreach we risk with more unchecked power handed to Health Canada.
- [What's At Stake?](https://nhppa.org/whats-at-stake/) - Health Canada’s new rules risk limiting access to natural health products. Support Bill C-368 to repeal harmful regulations.
- [We Challenge You To Open Your Mind](https://nhppa.org/we-challenge-you-to-open-your-mind/) - Canadians face losing access to natural health products, limiting their choices for wellness. Watch Shawn Buckley’s CHFA lecture on risks and solutions!
- [Protection Against Adulteration | Shawn Buckley Explains](https://nhppa.org/protection-against-adulteration-shawn-buckley-explains/) - PROTECTION AGAINST ADULTERATION In this eleventh 0:56 minute video of a 21-part series, Shawn Buckley explains Section 11 and 12 of the Charter of Health Freedom, "Protection Against Adulteration". This section builds on the previous one by ensuring all products and modalities under the Charter are subject to sanitary conditions and are free from adulteration.
- [Homeopathy is Currently at Risk | Register for the Live Call + Q&A](https://nhppa.org/homeopathy-registration-in-open/) - Homeopathy. Recently one of the most affronted healing systems in natural medicine here in Canada. There is no shortage of adversaries to homeopathy outside of the respected space it occupies within the natural health industry and the millions of people who use it around the world. Still, homeopathy's principles run contrary to Health Canada's beliefs
- [Presumption of Safety | Shawn Buckley Explains](https://nhppa.org/presumption-of-safety-shawn-buckley-explains/) - PRESUMPTION OF SAFETY In this eighth 1:20 minute video of a 21-part series, Shawn Buckley explains Section 8 of the Charter of Health Freedom, "Presumption of Safety". This section declares that natural health products, traditional remedies and low-risk treatment options regulated by the Charter of Health Freedom are presumed, by law, to be safe. Only
- [MedEffect e-Notice from Health Canada | Cardiovascular Medication Recall in Quebec](https://nhppa.org/medeffect-e-notice-from-health-canada-cardiovascular-medication-recall-in-quebec/) - On March 14, 2019 Health Canada released a MedEffect Notice advising of an additional recall of two lots of irbesartan tablets dispensed in Quebec sourced from Teva API India Ltd. This is the first notice we have seen that isolates Quebecois patients as those affected by these tainted sartan drugs. This is the latest in
- [Manon Bombardier Letter to Shawn Buckley](https://nhppa.org/manon-bombardier-letter-to-shawn-buckley/) - We weren't part of the "extensive consultations with interested stakeholders to gain their perspectives", were you? See page two, first paragraph. Please let Manon Bombardier, Director General at Health Canada (and the Natural and Non-Prescription Health Products Directorate) know that you'd like Shawn Buckley to be consulted. Perhaps a request to share the voices of
- [Herbalists & NDs are Currently at Risk | Register for the Live Call + Q&A](https://nhppa.org/homeopathy-registration-in-open-2/) - Herbalists and NDs. Two respected experts in areas of natural medicine who address health conditions at their root and restore the function of the whole person. Long established wisdom blends with modern science while the practitioner guides their patients to optimal health. Claims, ability to treat even moderate conditions and traditional evidence for efficacy are
- [Ministry of Wellness | Shawn Buckley Explains](https://nhppa.org/ministry-of-wellness-shawn-buckley-explains/) - MINISTRY OF WELLNESS In this ninth 1:27 minute video of a 21-part series, Shawn Buckley explains Section 9 of the Charter of Health Freedom, "Ministry of Wellness". This section creates the Ministry of Wellness, a governing body separate from Health Canada, responsible for regulating natural health products, traditional practices and low-risk healing modalities. The Charter
- [Proposed Regulations Aim to Remove Our Access to Natural Health Products, Vitality Magazine](https://nhppa.org/proposed-regulations-aim-to-remove-our-access-to-natural-health-products-vitality-magazine/) - Make no mistake. “If the Self-Care Framework becomes law, our right to decide how we wish to prevent disease and treat ourselves when we are ill, will be lost.” You would think that we would have posted this the day of release, April 2, 2019. It has been non-stop at NHPPA, serving up postcards across
- [Practitioner Silence Discussion Around Threat to Professional Line Products and Practices](https://nhppa.org/shawn-buckley-on-practitioner-silence-around-threat-to-professional-line-products-and-practices/) - Practitioner voices were on the agenda. While you may have weekly meetings in a physical space, NHPPA connects virtually. We span a few cities and provinces. This recording was captured during one of our recent weekly Friday team calls. Shawn shared his frustration over the silence of many natural health professionals, who work in clinical
- [Protection Against Fraud | Shawn Buckley Explains](https://nhppa.org/protection-against-fraud-shawn-buckley-explains/) - PROTECTION AGAINST FRAUD In this tenth 0:54 minute video of a 21-part series, Shawn Buckley explains Section 10 of the Charter of Health Freedom, "Protection Against Fraud". This section charges the Ministry of Wellness with the responsibility of protecting Canadians’ against fraud, and makes it illegal to be fraudulent in the manufacturing or marketing of
- [Holistic Nutrition is Currently at Risk | Register for the Live Call + Q&A](https://nhppa.org/holistic-nutrition-is-currently-at-risk-register-for-the-live-call-qa/) - Holistic Nutritionists. Our Live Q&A Zoom Call series continues with an increasingly recognized profession in the natural health field. Holistic Nutritionists skillfully blend the wisdom of ancient traditions with evidence-based research to produce healing protocols based on individual biochemistry. Health Canada’s proposed regulations will make the access of important tools for even moderate conditions uncertain
- [Traditional Chinese Medicine is Currently at Risk | Register for the Live Call + Q&A](https://nhppa.org/17548-2/) - Traditional Chinese Medicine. Every TCM principle, theory, and healing practice reflects and harmonizes with the relationships that exist within natural law. It is a system of medicine that is at least 2300 years old. Rather than acknowledging TCM, it has been met with ill-advised barriers constructed by regulators. Practitioners are facing another major threat to
- [Is a Walk in the Forest Better Than a Trip to the Doctor?, The Walrus](https://nhppa.org/is-a-walk-in-the-forest-better-than-a-trip-to-the-doctor-the-walrus/) - It is time to take a dip in the woods. In this April 18, 2019 (4.5 minute read) by The Walrus, “Is a Walk In The Forest Better Than a Trip To The Doctor?” we consider the immersive experience of connecting with nature. A Japanese treatment that is becoming mainstream. Forest bathing melds nature with
- [French Charter of Health Freedom Petition & Action Kits](https://nhppa.org/french-charter-of-health-freedom-petition-action-kits/) - The French language is woven throughout the Canadian ethos. Historically, Québécois francophones are strongly opposed to swelling government oversight and speak out against it as a rule. Much like the voices NHPPA sees coming out of the West this year. Canada is flanked by some powerful opinions on personal freedoms. The Charter of Health Freedom
- [Discussion Paper Release: Cost Recovery Under the Self-Care Framework](https://nhppa.org/discussion-paper-release-cost-recovery-under-the-self-care-framework/) - Shawn Buckley’s opinion paper on what natural health companies will have to pay once the Self-Care Framework to group Natural Health Products (NHPs) and non-prescription chemical drugs under a single set of regulations is implemented is now available. Health Canada has made it clear that once NHPs are regulated with chemical non-prescription drugs as Self-Care products,
- [Healing Remedies: A Holistic Approach to Health and Wellness, National Geographic](https://nhppa.org/healing-remedies-a-holistic-approach-to-health-and-wellness-national-geographic/) - Alternative health takes centre stage in the ever (and globally) popular scholarly magazine. The iconic yellow border gives impact to a full guide on a subject much deserved and talked about at NHPPA. In this December 21, 2018 special issue by National Geographic, “Healing Remedies: A Holistic Approach to Health and Wellness,” explores the richly
- [Protection Against Significant Health Risks | Shawn Buckley Explains](https://nhppa.org/17701-2/) - PROTECTION AGAINST SIGNIFICANT HEALTH RISKS In this twelfth 1:35 minute video of a 21-part series, Shawn Buckley explains Section 13 of the Charter of Health Freedom, "Protection Against Significant Health Risks.” This section identifies the role of a third party to determine whether or not a natural health product linked to a reported health risk
- [Ayurveda is Currently at Risk | Register for the Live Call + Q&A](https://nhppa.org/nhp-retailers-are-currently-at-risk-register-for-the-live-call-qa-2/) - Ayurveda. It is a traditional Vedic system of medicine with a vast body of knowledge that has been practiced for 5,000 years. It is the science of life with its principles of health rooted in the laws that govern nature. As a direct result of the proposed Self-Care Framework, Ayurvedic practitioners and product formulators are
- [Protection Against Significant Health Risks | Shawn Buckley Explains](https://nhppa.org/17701-2-2/) - LEAST RESTRICTIVE INTERFERENCE In this thirteenth 1:18 minute video of a 21-part series, Shawn Buckley explains Section 14 of the Charter of Health Freedom, "Least Restrictive Interference." Since the Charter gives the Ministry of Wellness and the courts the power to make decisions in order to protect Canadians, Section 14 ensures those decisions are well-reasoned.
- [Fort Langley Pharmacy Combines Conventional and Holistic Health Approaches, BC Local News](https://nhppa.org/fort-langley-pharmacy-combines-conventional-and-holistic-health-approaches-bc-local-news/) - An independent pharmacy carves out a niche in a mercurial health landscape. The trend for mainstream spaces to merge divergent systems of medicine is a nationwide economic opportunity. In this April 22, 2019 article (2 minute read) by the BC Local News, “Fort Langley Pharmacy Combines Conventional and Holistic Health Approaches” personalized healthcare takes on
- [Christopher Walken to Star in Upcoming Movie on Farmer Who Battled Monsanto, AltHealth Works](https://nhppa.org/christopher-walken-to-star-in-upcoming-movie-on-farmer-who-battled-monsanto-all-the-way-to-the-supreme-court-althealth-works/) - We know where NHPPA will be on opening night! Currently in production in Winnipeg, Canada, the upcoming film ‘Percy’ is scheduled to be released some time in 2019, with Oscar winner Christopher Walken set to play the role of Schmeiser. Brilliant!
- [MP Postcard Action Campaign | #doyouwantmyvote](https://nhppa.org/hans-canadian-natural-health-product-stakeholders-questionnaire-2/) - Thousands are being sent to MPs. How do we know? We have stores and clinics across the country flooding our inbox to request bundles of hundreds. They’ve reported back that customers and clients are filling them out and sending. Direct, intentional, sustained action is the only recourse we have to push back against the Self-Care
- [Examinations and Sampling | Shawn Buckley Explains](https://nhppa.org/17701-2-2-2/) - EXAMINATIONS AND SAMPLING In this fourteenth 1:04 minute video of a 21-part series, Shawn Buckley explains Sections 15 and 16 of the Charter of Health Freedom, "Examination and Sampling." These sections dictate the powers the Minister of Wellness would have to ensure individual natural health products and manufacturers are in compliance with the regulations outlined
- [How the Self Care Framework Will Impact Retailers and Consumers, Health & Wellness Retailer](https://nhppa.org/how-the-self-care-framework-will-impact-retailers-and-consumers-health-wellness-retailer/) - New regulations force retailers to raise prices on natural health products. In this Spring 2019 commentary (3 minute read) by Health & Wellness Retailer, “How the Self Care Framework Will Impact Retailers and Consumers,” Shawn Buckley paints a picture of how Health Canada’s proposed new legislation threatens the wellness industry at the community level. The
- [May 2019 Charter of Health Freedom Petition Count](https://nhppa.org/time-for-a-charter-of-health-freedom-count/) - Indeed, there is strength in numbers. To rally together for an ideal. NHPPA is thrilled to see our solidarity surge! We have received envelopes postmarked from all corners of the country that contain signed Charter of Health Freedom petitions. The NHPPA team will be pulling focus this week to officially update our petition count, which
- [MedEffect e-Notice from Health Canada | Safety Warning Regarding Arthritis Drug](https://nhppa.org/medeffect-e-notice-from-health-canada-safety-warning-regarding-arthritis-drug/) - On May 21, 2019 Health Canada released a MedEffect Notice advising of a risk of serious drug-induced liver injury, at times resulting in acute liver failure and requiring a transplant for patients using ACTEMRA. It is an intravenous and subcutaneous drug prescribed for treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis, Giant Cell Arteritis, Polyarticular Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis and
- [Column Space for NHPPA in the Cowichan Valley Voice](https://nhppa.org/cowichan-valley-voice-health-canada-aims-to-remove-access-to-nhps/) - Proactive volunteer, Jennifer Shelley, acts again but her medium changed. This time she worked to secure some column space in the June 2019 Issue 127 of Cowichan Valley Voice magazine. The piece (2 minute read), “Health Canada’s Proposed Regulations Aim to Remove Our Access to Natural Health Products,” is an excerpted version of an article,
- [Thank You from Audrey!](https://nhppa.org/thank-you-from-audrey/) - "How dare they?" she asks. I think we can all agree. Thank you, Audrey, for remaining engaged in the matter of protecting Canadians’ health freedom and donating to NHPPA. The incisive note, reminds us yet again, why we fight as hard as we do. Yes, there are incredible Canadians like Audrey who stay well educated,
- [NHPPA's Message Supported in Cowichan Valley's Natural Health & Wellness Annual Directory](https://nhppa.org/nhppa-featured-in-cowichan-valley-natural-health-wellness-directory-volume-2-june-2019/) - Photo courtesy, the unyielding volunteer, Jennifer Shelley. You are seeing the front cover and inside page 87 of the Cowichan Valley Natural Health & Wellness Directory, Volume 2. This directory was published in June 2019 and reaches thousands of health and wellness enthusiasts all over Vancouver Island. Not only did Jennifer take the initiative to
- [Liability of the Crown and Servants of the Crown | Shawn Buckley Explains](https://nhppa.org/17701-2-2-2-2-2-2/) - LIABILITY OF THE CROWN AND SERVANTS OF THE CROWN In this 2:14 minute video of a 21-part series, Shawn Buckley explains Section 23 of the Charter of Health Freedom, "Liability of the Crown and Servants of the Crown". This section differs from the Food and Drug Act by holding government employees responsible for providing access
- [There is No Middle Ground. Write About It.](https://nhppa.org/there-is-no-middle-ground/) - Listen for the quote about being sovereign beings. Understand the context. Use what you hear in this interview or what you read in our articles to craft personal letters and emails. Write and send three. One to your Member of Parliament (MP), one to the Prime Minister (PM) and one to the Minister of Health
- [Thank you from Joy Ane!](https://nhppa.org/thank-you-from-joy-ane/) - It is not often that our work draws "warm fuzzies". We love hearing from NHPPA cheerleaders like Joy Ane who gave us a few positive gifts through the mail. She sent us the sweetest note of encouragement which always fills us up. She validated our work by letting us know she is a Registered Nurse
- [Consequential Amendments | Shawn Buckley Explains](https://nhppa.org/17701-2-2-2-2-4/) - CONSEQUENTIAL AMENDMENTS In this final 1:06 minute video of a 21-part series, Shawn Buckley explains Section 48 of the Charter of Health Freedom, "Consequential Amendments". This section is an amendment to the existing Statutory Instruments Act which protects new laws from encroaching upon our rights as laid out by the Constitution and the Charter of Rights
- [David and Collet Stephan Not Guilty Verdict](https://nhppa.org/stephan-not-guilty-verdict-september-19-2019/) - NHPPA's Shawn Buckley joined David and Collet Stephan in a collective sigh of relief yesterday afternoon when the court passed down a "not guilty" verdict and the couple was finally acquitted in the death of their son Ezekiel. While we wait for Shawn to comment on the outcome of this burdensome seven-year fight, we celebrate the
- [Fired Quebec Scientist Blew the Whistle on Pesticide Lobby Influence, National Observer](https://nhppa.org/fired-quebec-scientist-blew-the-whistle-on-pesticide-lobby-influence-national-observer/) - Rebel superheroes walk among us. In this March 21, 2019 article (9 minute read), “Fired Quebec Scientist Blew the Whistle on Pesticide Lobby Influence”, government censorship silenced former public servant Louis Robert. He was fired after being threatened for attempting to educate superiors and the public about pesticide and fertilizer use. Robert’s story reminds us
- [How a Bill Becomes Law in Canada](https://nhppa.org/how-a-bill-becomes-law-in-canada/) - Ever wonder how laws are made? In this video we break down how a bill becomes law in Canada.
- [If We Allow The Self-Care Framework to Happen, We Will be Trapped.](https://nhppa.org/if-we-allow-the-self-care-framework-to-happen-we-will-be-trapped/) - Health Canada's Self-Care Framework threatens natural health products with over-regulation. Canadians are pushing back.
- [Campaign Update Replay Now Available | December 4, 2024](https://nhppa.org/campaign-update-replay-now-available-december-4-2024/) - Catch the replay of December's Campaign Update Call for key updates on Bill C-368, recent wins, and what’s next. Stay informed and take action today!
- [The Power of One Signature](https://nhppa.org/the-power-of-one-signature/) - Winter is here—will your supplements still be next year? Support Bill C-368 to protect natural health products. Sign the e-petition today!
- [This is a Huge Win for Freedom of Choice and NHPs in Canada!](https://nhppa.org/this-is-a-huge-win-for-freedom-of-choice-and-nhps-in-canada/) - Thank you, MPs Ferreri & Calkins, for championing NHP access! Canadians’ voices are the reason Bill C-368 passed Health Committee free from damaging amendments.
- [Milestones Achieved, Challenges Ahead—We Need You](https://nhppa.org/milestones-achieved-challenges-ahead-we-need-you/) - Today is Giving Tuesday! Thanks to your support, we've delivered 1M+ postcards to MPs, defended Bill C-368, and raised awareness for natural health. Donate now!
- [Canada Post on Strike? No Problem!](https://nhppa.org/canada-post-on-strike-no-problem/) - Despite a postal strike, NHPPA ensured MPs received Shawn Buckley’s Bill C-368 brief by taking matters into our own hands!
- [Let's Build on Our Momentum!](https://nhppa.org/lets-build-on-our-momentum/) - This week we made history at the Standing Committee on Health! You sent 200,000 electronic letters to targeted MPs in a matter of just six days.
- [Urgent Call to Action | NDP Health Critic Peter Julian, Attempting To Ruin Bill C-368](https://nhppa.org/billc368-amendment/) - You have fought hard to support Bill C-368 to protect natural health products. The NDP is attempting to ruin your work. Here is why we need your urgent help:
- [Urgent Call To Action | Six Proposed Amendments Threatening Bill C-368](https://nhppa.org/billc368-six-amendments/) - We have until November 28, 2024 to influence change! If these amendments pass, the protections Bill C-368 offers will be lost. Here's how to get involved!
- [What’s Been Happening with Bill C-368?](https://nhppa.org/whats-been-happening-with-bill-c-368/) - Six amendments threatened Bill C-368, risking overregulation of natural health products. Shawn Buckley explains what happened and what’s next.
- [Over-Regulating Peppermint Tea Won’t Reduce Youth Nicotine Use](https://nhppa.org/over-regulating-peppermint-tea-wont-reduce-youth-nicotine-use/) - Amendments threatened to gut Bill C-368, but your voices made a powerful difference. Next, the bill returns to the House of Commons.
- [December Campaign Update Invitation](https://nhppa.org/december-campaign-update-invitation/) - Join Shawn Buckley, Veronica Jean and Dana Fiorino for our December Campaign Update Call!
- [Last Chance To Speak Up! Six Amendments Threaten Bill C-368](https://nhppa.org/last-chance-to-speak-up-six-amendments-threaten-bill-c-368/) - If passed, these six amendments would completely undermine the purpose of Bill C-368. Contact MPs now to demand they reject these amendments.
- [Will Your Favourite Supplements Disappear?](https://nhppa.org/will-your-favourite-supplements-disappear/) - Protect your access to natural health products! Health Canada’s over-regulation threatens to take supplements off shelves. Send a letter to MPs today!
- [Send Your MP An Electronic Letter](https://nhppa.org/send-your-mp-an-electronic-letter/) - Take action during the Canada Post strike! Use our e-letter campaign to quickly send 15 letters to key decision makers, urging support for Bill C-368.
- [Our New Electronic Letter Campaign Is Here!](https://nhppa.org/our-new-electronic-letter-campaign-is-here/) - Support Bill C-368 by sending an electronic letter! Share Shawn Buckley’s brief with key officials to oppose Health Canada’s classification of NHPs as drugs.
- [True or False Quiz](https://nhppa.org/true-or-false-quiz/) - Test your knowledge on Health Canada's new natural health product regulations.
- [The NHP Industry Favours Big Businesses Over Mom and Pop Shops](https://nhppa.org/the-nhp-industry-favours-big-businesses-over-mom-and-pop-shops/) - Health Canada's Self-Care Framework puts small businesses at risk while favouring big pharma giants.
- [Red Alert | Emergency from Shawn Buckley](https://nhppa.org/red-alert-emergency-from-shawn-buckley/) - Bill C-368 is under attack. We need your help to push back before the Standing Committee on Health votes clause by clause on these amendments.
- [Bill C-368 In Committee: Status Update and Action Items](https://nhppa.org/bill-c-368-in-committee-status-update-and-action-items/) - Bill C-368 is under review by the Standing Committee on Health. Take action now to protect natural health products: send e-letters, mail letters, and sign the e-petition.
- [Join Our Mailing Campaign to HESA](https://nhppa.org/join-our-mailing-campaign-to-hesa/) - Help MPs understand Bill C-368’s importance! Mail a letter or Shawn Buckley’s brief to oppose harmful NHP changes.
- [Do E-Petitions Really Work?](https://nhppa.org/do-e-petitions-really-work/) - E-petitions matter! Sign the e-petition supporting Bill C-368 to protect natural health products and show Parliament Canadians care.
- [There Is A Revolving Door Between Government Agencies And Big Pharma](https://nhppa.org/there-is-a-revolving-door-between-government-agencies-and-big-pharma/) - Health Canada's focus on enforcement over health, harms the natural health industry and promotes corporate interests over citizens’ health.
- [Our Brand New MP Letter Campaign Is Here!](https://nhppa.org/our-brand-new-mp-letter-campaign-is-here/) - Our MP Letter Campaign is live! Download letters or Shawn Buckley’s brief to oppose classifying NHPs as drugs. Every letter counts.
- [Campaign Update Replay Now Available | November 6, 2024](https://nhppa.org/campaign-update-replay-now-available-november-6-2024/) - Missed the November Update? Catch highlights on Bill C-368 progress, Shawn Buckley’s brief, and our letter campaign.
- [Shawn Buckley's Legal Opinion on Alberta Bill 24](https://nhppa.org/alberta-bill24/) - This document, authored by constitutional lawyer Shawn Buckley, provides a comprehensive legal opinion on Alberta's Bill 24: Alberta Bill of Rights Amendment Act, 2024
- [Sharing is Caring](https://nhppa.org/sharing-is-caring/) - Help us reach more people! By sharing our content you’re directly contributing to our movement and helping to protect access to natural health products.
- [We're Hiring An X (Twitter) Expert](https://nhppa.org/were-hiring-an-x-twitter-expert/) - The NHPPA is hiring a part-time X (Twitter) expert with 2-3 years’ social media experience, strong content skills, and growth expertise. Apply by Nov 24!
- [Bill C-368 Passed Second Reading Thanks to Canadians’ Involvement](https://nhppa.org/bill-c-368-passed-second-reading-thanks-to-canadians-involvement/) - With Canadian support, Bill C-368 passed Second Reading and is under committee review. Help maintain pressure by sending an e-letter to committee members.
- [Do You Feel Confident Trusting Our Regulatory Agencies With Your Health?](https://nhppa.org/do-you-feel-confident-trusting-our-regulatory-agencies-with-your-health/) - Health Canada’s Self-Care Framework may restrict natural health products access, raising concerns about individual rights vs. state control.
- [30 Days Left To Show Your Support For Bill C-368!](https://nhppa.org/30-days-left-to-show-your-support-for-bill-c-368/) - 30 days left to sign the e-petition in support of Bill C-368, which defends your access to natural health products by reversing harmful changes in Bill C-47.
- [When Will Canadians Notice a Reduction in Natural Products?](https://nhppa.org/when-will-canadians-notice-a-reduction-in-natural-products/) - New Health Canada fees and fines threaten natural health products, leading to higher prices, fewer options, and business closures.
- [Goal Achieved! Thank You To Our Generous Supporters](https://nhppa.org/goal-achieved-thank-you-to-our-generous-supporters/) - Thanks to your generosity, we surpassed our $5,000 goal for our mail campaign! Your support empowers natural health retailers and clinics nationwide to stand against Health Canada's overreach. Stay tuned for updates as we launch this vital campaign!
- [Canadians May Lose 40-90% of Their Natural Health Products](https://nhppa.org/canadians-may-lose-40-90-of-their-natural-health-products/) - Health Canada's Self-Care Framework could eliminate 40-90% of natural health products, risking higher prices, fewer options, and closures in the industry.
- [Join Us for Our November Campaign Update!](https://nhppa.org/join-us-for-our-november-campaign-update/) - Join our November Campaign Update for the latest on Bill C-368, a new letter campaign, and a Q&A with Shawn Buckley.
- [There is Power in Numbers. Canadians Must Come Together](https://nhppa.org/there-is-power-in-numbers-canadians-must-come-together/) - The biggest citizens' rebellions in Canadian history have always been about natural health. There is power in numbers.
- [Many Canadians Depend on Natural Health Products to Stay Healthy](https://nhppa.org/many-canadians-depend-on-natural-health-products-to-stay-healthy/) - Protecting Canadians' access to natural health products is crucial for easing the burden on our healthcare system.
- [Health Canada is Moving Natural Health Products Into the Drug-Model](https://nhppa.org/health-canada-is-moving-natural-health-products-into-the-drug-model/) - Health Canada's Self-Care Framework will eliminate the right to rely on traditional-use evidence, leading to a significant loss of natural health products.
- [Help Us Get Our Message Delivered – Literally!](https://nhppa.org/help-us-get-our-message-delivered-literally/) - Help us raise $5,000 to mail campaign materials to natural health businesses across Canada, ensuring they receive the materials they need to take action.
- [Cost Recovery Fees Will Result in a Loss of Some Natural Health Products in Canada](https://nhppa.org/cost-recovery-fees-will-result-in-a-loss-of-some-natural-health-products-in-canada/) - Health Canada’s Cost Recovery Fees threaten natural health products' availability and affordability. Download our Action Kits and take action today.
- [Health Canada's Self-Care Framework Will End The Natural Health Industry](https://nhppa.org/health-canadas-self-care-framework-will-end-the-natural-health-industry/) - Health Canada's Self-Care Framework will increase natural health product prices, reduce availability and result in the closure of businesses.
- [Shawn Buckley September 2021 TrueHope Cast Interview with Host Simon Brazier](https://nhppa.org/shawn-buckley-september-2021-truehope-cast-interview-with-host-simon-brazier/) - After their initial conversation earlier this year, Shawn Buckley and Simon Brazier of TrueHope Cast had more to discuss on the topics of natural health, personal sovereignty, and government policy. Published September 9, 2021, Shawn and Simon reconnected for a podcast discussion (1 hour listen), that broaches the question: “Are we losing our natural health freedom?” Simon punctuates the
- [Shawn Buckley March 2021 TrueHope Cast Interview with Host Simon Brazier](https://nhppa.org/shawn-buckley-march-2021-truehope-cast-interview-with-host-simon-brazier/) - Almost two years since Shawn Buckley’s last interview. Seems like a good time for a refresher on health, censorship, law and truth. On March 13, 2021, Shawn joined long-time freedom fighter, Simon Brazier of TrueHope Cast for a podcast discussion (1 hour listen), on “The Insidious Side of Health Canada”. Simon investigates, with compelling discernment, the true
- [Media Review | July 18, 2023 to September 18, 2023](https://nhppa.org/media-review-4/) - Shawn Buckley & NHPPA In The Media It's been two months since we've shared one of these media reviews. Our goal with sharing these lists is to support you in staying up-to-date with our work at NHPPA and to continue learning about the issues facing natural health products in Canada in a way that most
- [Herbalist Ashley Wulkan shares her experience with brands leaving Canada](https://nhppa.org/herbalist-ashley-wulkan-shares-her-experience-with-brands-leaving-canada/) - Clinical nutritionist Ashley Wulkan has seen two favourite brands leave Canada in just two years, with more expected under Health Canada's Self-Care Framework.
- [This is THE SOLUTION to prevent further loss of natural health products](https://nhppa.org/this-is-the-solution-to-prevent-further-loss-of-natural-health-products/) - The Charter of Health Freedom is the solution as Health Canada continues to push pharmaceutical-style regulations on the natural health industry
- [Campaign Update Replay Now Available | October 3, 2024](https://nhppa.org/campaign-update-replay-now-available-october-3-2024/) - Missed our October campaign update call? Watch the replay now to stay informed and catch up on the important discussions happening in our community!
- [Key Takeaways from MP Calkins’ Testimony on Bill C-368 | October 10, 2024](https://nhppa.org/key-takeaways-from-mp-calkins-testimony-on-bill-c-368-october-10-2024/) - Bill C-368 seeks to repeal Sections 500-504, which redefine natural health products and subject the entire industry to heightened regulation and excessive fines up to $5,000,000 per day.
- [Shawn Buckley and MP Michael Cooper Discuss NHP Regulations](https://nhppa.org/shawn-buckley-and-mp-michael-cooper-discuss-nhp-regulations/) - Shawn Buckley meets with MP Michael Cooper to discuss the negative impact of over-regulation on the natural health industry and consumers.
- [Why You Must Sign This E-Petition in Support of Bill C-368](https://nhppa.org/why-you-must-sign-this-e-petition-in-support-of-bill-c-368/) - The review of Bill C-368 has begun! Sign this e-petition to show strong support and send a powerful message to Canada's Members of Parliament.
- [The Attack on Natural Health Products on The Onward Podcast](https://nhppa.org/the-attack-on-natural-health-products-on-the-onward-podcast/) - Learn about the current state of natural health product regulations and freedom of choice in Canada, and how Canadians are responding.
- [Bill C-368 is an Important and Historic Initiative That Canadians Should Support](https://nhppa.org/bill-c-368-is-an-important-and-historic-initiative-that-canadians-should-support/) - Learn what Bill C-368 does and doesn't do for natural health products.
- [MP Vance Badawey's Response To Shawn Buckley's Letter](https://nhppa.org/mp-vance-badaweys-response-to-shawn-buckleys-letter/) - Read MP Vance Badawey's response to Shawn Buckley's letter regarding Health Canada's regulatory changes to natural health products.
- [This Process Leaves Chemical Drugs as Your Only Treatment Option](https://nhppa.org/this-process-leaves-chemical-drugs-as-your-only-treatment-option/) - Health Canada’s regulations restrict natural health products from treating serious conditions, prioritizing patented pharmaceuticals.
- [Health Canada is Making Changes to Food and Drug Law in a Sneaky Way](https://nhppa.org/health-canada-is-making-changes-to-food-and-drug-law-in-a-sneaky-way/) - Budget Bill C-47 introduced changes to natural health product regulations, bypassing proper scrutiny by the Standing Committee on Health.
- [Wendy's Words on Health Freedom and Our Mission](https://nhppa.org/wendys-words-on-health-freedom-and-our-mission/) - Wendy’s heartfelt testimonial reminds us why we work to protect your right to choose natural health products. Your support fuels our mission!
- [Health Canada’s Strategies For Implementing The Self-Care Framework](https://nhppa.org/health-canadas-strategies-for-implementing-the-self-care-framework/) - Health Canada’s Self-Care Framework threatens the affordability and availability of natural health products.
- [Shawn Buckley Testifies Again At The House of Commons](https://nhppa.org/shawn-buckley-testifies-again-at-the-house-of-commons/) - Shawn's testimony reinforced both the dangers of regulatory modernization and the importance of maintaining regulatory balance while safeguarding health freedom for all.
- [October Campaign Update Call – New Date!](https://nhppa.org/october-campaign-update-call-new-date/) - We’re excited to remind you about our upcoming October Campaign Update Call, but please note that the event date has been changed.
- [Health Canada's Plain Label Legislation will cause more harm than good](https://nhppa.org/health-canadas-plain-label-legislation-will-cause-more-harm-than-good/) - Health Canada's new labeling rules threaten small natural health businesses without real consumer benefits, says St. Francis Herb Farm.
- [Championing Canadians' Access to Natural Health Products | Wholife Journal](https://nhppa.org/championing-canadians-access-to-natural-health-products-wholife-journal/) - For 15+ years, the NHPPA has defended your access to natural health products. Learn about our advocacy and how to get involved!
- [Under The Self-Care Framework Many Professional NHPs Will Disappear](https://nhppa.org/under-the-self-care-framework-many-professional-nhps-will-disappear/) - By limiting the types of conditions that natural health products can be licensed for, the Self-Care Framework will cause many professional NHPs to disappear.
- [Private Member’s Bill Process: How a Bill Becomes Law](https://nhppa.org/private-members-bill-process-how-a-bill-becomes-law/) - NHPPA's National Campaign Director explains how a Bill becomes law, and the status of Bill C-368 with respect to this process.
- [3 Ways You Can Support Bill C-368](https://nhppa.org/3-ways-you-can-support-bill-c-368/) - Bill C-368 will be studied by the Standing Committee on Health this fall. Learn how you can support the success of this critical legislation.
- [Catch the Replay of Shawn Buckley's CHFA NOW Lecture!](https://nhppa.org/catch-the-replay-of-shawn-buckleys-chfa-now-lecture/) - The recording of Shawn Buckley's insightful lecture titled "Protecting Canada's Natural Health Industry: Risks and Solutions" is now available for you to watch!
- [Join Us For Our October Campaign Update Call!](https://nhppa.org/join-us-for-our-october-campaign-update-call/) - Join Shawn Buckley and Veronica Jean on Wednesday, October 2nd, at 7:00 PM PT / 4:00 PM ET for an informative session on the latest updates and insights.
- [Natural Health Products In Canada Are Already Safely Regulated](https://nhppa.org/natural-health-products-in-canada-are-already-safely-regulated/) - Canadian natural health products are held to high standards and Health Canada already possesses extensive powers to address any non-compliance issues.
- [MP Leah Taylor Roy's Response To A Constituent's Letter](https://nhppa.org/mp-leah-taylor-roys-response-to-a-constituents-letter/) - Read MP Leah Taylor Roy's response to a concerned citizen's letter regarding Health Canada's regulatory changes to natural health products.
- [Caitlin Rivett-Carnac From St. Francis Herb Farm Shares a Concerning Possibility](https://nhppa.org/caitlin-rivett-carnac-from-st-francis-herb-farm-shares-a-concerning-possibility/) - Multiple natural health product manufacturers may need to pull up to 90% of their products from the market or cease operations if Health Canada's Cost Recovery initiative proceeds. The stakes are high.
- [Bill C-368 Received A Majority Vote in House of Commons But Is Now Yet Law!](https://nhppa.org/bill-c-368-received-a-majority-vote-in-house-of-commons-but-is-now-yet-law/) - Bill C-368 passed Second Reading, but is not yet law. This fall, it will undergo a full review by the Standing Committee on Health. Your involvement is crucial—sign the petition to support Bill C-368 and ensure natural health products are protected from over-regulation.
- [Adopting European Natural Health Product Regulations Will Destroy the Canadian industry](https://nhppa.org/adopting-european-natural-health-product-regulations-will-destroy-the-canadian-industry/) - Natural health products face varying regulations globally. Europe imposes strict controls, limiting access, while the US enjoys more freedom. Canada is shifting toward tighter regulations, risking reduced access.
- [Herbalist Ashley Wulkan Shares Her Experience With Cease and Desist Orders](https://nhppa.org/herbalist-ashley-wulkan-shares-her-experience-with-cease-and-desist-orders/) - An increasing number of cease and desist orders are being sent to herbalists, by Health Canada, for manufacturing or selling products.
- [MP James Bezan's Response To A Constituent's Letter](https://nhppa.org/mp-james-bezans-response-to-a-constituents-letter/) - Read MP James Bezan's response to a concerned citizen's letter regarding Health Canada's regulatory changes to natural health products.
- [Information About Natural Health Products Is Being Censored Under Bill C-47](https://nhppa.org/information-about-natural-health-products-is-being-censored-under-bill-c-47/) - Since Bill C-47 became law, Health Canada can fine natural health companies up to $5 million/day. Bill C-368 aims to repeal these harsh regulations.
- [The Countdown Is On! Sign the E-Petition to support Bill C-368](https://nhppa.org/the-countdown-is-on-sign-the-e-petition-to-support-bill-c-368/) - With September in full swing and Parliament back in session, it's important we gather signatures for our e-petition supporting Bill C-368.
- [Missed our September Campaign Update?](https://nhppa.org/missed-our-september-campaign-update/) - Not to worry—the replay is now available! Watch at your convenience to catch up on all the important information we shared.
- [European-Style Regulations Limit Access to Natural Health Products](https://nhppa.org/european-style-regulations-limit-access-to-natural-health-products/) - Dr. Verkerk compares NHP regulations in Europe and the USA, showcasing why Canada must protect consumer access to natural health products.
- [This is not alternative medicine. This is the original medicine.](https://nhppa.org/this-is-not-alternative-medicine-this-is-the-original-medicine/) - Health Canada's new regulations could cripple the natural health industry, leading to fewer products, rising costs, and reduced access to practitioners.
- [MP John Aldag's Response To A Constituent's Letter](https://nhppa.org/mp-john-aldags-response-to-a-constituents-letter/) - Read MP John Aldag's response to a concerned citizen's letter regarding Health Canada's regulatory changes to natural health products.
- [Be Sure To Visit Our Booth At CHFA Now in Toronto](https://nhppa.org/be-sure-to-visit-our-booth-at-chfa-now-in-toronto/) - Don't forget to visit NHPPA at CHFA Now in Toronto from September 21-22. Discover strategies to protect access to natural health products and take action.
- [Sign Our New E-petition Supporting Bill C-368](https://nhppa.org/sign-our-new-e-petition-supporting-bill-c-368/) - Sign our new e-petition to support Bill C-368 and protect natural health products. Your voice can make a difference in Parliament this fall!
- [Natural Health Product Manufacturers Are Moving Away From Canada](https://nhppa.org/natural-health-product-manufacturers-are-moving-away-from-canada/) - Stringent Health Canada regulations are forcing many natural health brands to pull their products out of the Canadian market.
- [Will You Still be Able to Access Health Information About NHPs?](https://nhppa.org/will-you-still-be-able-to-access-health-information-about-nhps/) - Health Canada's new restrictions on off-label claims for natural health products may limit access to truthful information and effective products.
- [Save Your Seat For Our September Campaign Update Call](https://nhppa.org/save-your-seat-for-our-september-campaign-update-call/) - Join Shawn Buckley and Veronica Jean for our September Campaign Update Call! Learn about our new Bill C-368 e-petition, updates on Bill C-69, and more.
- [Shawn Buckley to Speak on Protecting Natural Health at CHFA NOW Toronto](https://nhppa.org/shawn-buckley-to-speak-on-protecting-natural-health-at-chfa-now-toronto/) - Shawn Buckley to lecture at CHFA NOW Toronto on Sept 20! Learn about the risks facing Canada's natural health industry and strategies for protection.
- [Visit Our Booth At CHFA Now in Toronto!](https://nhppa.org/visit-our-booth-at-chfa-now-in-toronto/) - We invite industry stakeholders to visit our booth at CHFA NOW in Toronto, September 21-22! Discover strategies to protect natural health products and more.
- [This Method of Developing Safety Data Harms The Natural Health Industry](https://nhppa.org/this-method-of-developing-safety-data-harms-the-natural-health-industry/) - Shawn Buckley, Dr. Malone and Dr. Verkerk discuss how Health Canada’s risk-only approach threatens access to natural health products.
- [An Herbalist's Experience With Cease and Desist Orders](https://nhppa.org/an-herbalists-experience-with-cease-and-desist-orders/) - Herbalist Alison Ritchie shares how Health Canada's cease and desist orders target small businesses, threatening the survival of mom-and-pop natural health shops.
- [MP Alistair MacGregor’s Message to his Constituents](https://nhppa.org/mp-alistair-macgregors-message-to-his-constituents/) - Read MP Alistair MacGregor's message to his constituents after Bill C-368 passed second reading in May 2024!
- [Shining The Spotlight on Ethel](https://nhppa.org/shining-the-spotlight-on-ethel/) - Honouring Ethel, a lifelong supporter of NHPPA and advocate for natural health products and health freedom.
- [MP Gord John's Response To A Constituent's Letter](https://nhppa.org/mp-gord-johns-response-to-a-constituents-letter/) - Read MP Gord John's response to a concerned citizen's letter regarding Health Canada's regulatory changes to natural health products.
- [Don't Stop At "Clicktivism"](https://nhppa.org/dont-stop-at-clicktivism/) - Your support in the digital-world has laid the groundwork. Now, with your help, we can build on it with real-world action.
- [Join Us In Making Lasting Change For Canada](https://nhppa.org/join-us-in-making-lasting-change-for-canada/) - Canadians deserve the right to choose how they manage their health. Join us in making lasting change for Canada by supporting the Charter of Health Freedom.
- [Are Natural Health Products Being Taken Off The Market?](https://nhppa.org/are-natural-health-products-being-taken-off-the-market/) - High fees on natural health product manufacturers will lead to widespread product loss, leaving Canadians with fewer options to manage their health.
- [Join the 135,000 Canadians Supporting the Charter of Health Freedom](https://nhppa.org/join-the-135000-canadians-supporting-the-charter-of-health-freedom/) - Help gather signatures to protect access to natural health products! Every signature brings us one step closer to securing our freedom of choose how we manage our health.
- [The Clerk Of Petitions Will Be Overwhelmed By Submissions!](https://nhppa.org/the-clerk-of-petitions-will-be-overwhelmed-by-submissions/) - Following a successful campaign in support of the Charter of Health Freedom, we expect the Clerk of Petitions will be positively overwhelmed by your signatures come time to count them!
- [The Charter of Health Freedom: Shawn Buckley’s Call to Action](https://nhppa.org/the-charter-of-health-freedom-shawn-buckleys-call-to-action/) - Shawn Buckley explains how the Charter of Health Freedom can protect your access to natural health products and invites you to participate in the solution.
- [Celebrating Our Charter of Health Freedom Champions](https://nhppa.org/celebrating-our-charter-of-health-freedom-champions/) - Join Canadians in supporting the Charter of Health Freedom. Every signature collected supports the natural health industry and freedom of choice in Canada.
- [How to Collect Charter of Health Freedom Petition Signatures](https://nhppa.org/how-to-collect-charter-of-health-freedom-petition-signatures/) - Learn how to collect petition signatures in support of the Charter of Health Freedom with our step-by-step guide and help safeguard the natural health industry.
- [MP Doug Shipley's Response To A Constituent's Letter](https://nhppa.org/mp-doug-shipleys-response-to-a-constituents-letter/) - Read MP Doug Shipley's response to a concerned citizen's letter regarding Health Canada's regulatory changes to natural health products.
- [Will Natural Health Products Become More Restricted?](https://nhppa.org/will-natural-health-products-become-more-restricted/) - As heard during a recent Health Canada meeting, manufacturers are already hesitant to invest in licensing and practitioners are reluctant to share crucial health information.
- [MP Karina Gould's Response To A Constituent's Letter](https://nhppa.org/mp-karina-goulds-response-to-a-constituents-letter/) - Read MP Karina Gould's response to a concerned citizen's letter regarding Health Canada's regulatory changes to natural health products.
- [What Is The State Of The Natural Health Product Industry?](https://nhppa.org/what-is-the-state-of-the-natural-health-product-industry/) - Health Canada's Self-Care Framework will restrict access to natural health products and erode our freedom to choose how we manage our health.
- [Caitlin From St. Francis Herb Farm​ Shares Their Concerns](https://nhppa.org/caitlin-from-st-francis-herb-farm-shares-their-concerns/) - St. Francis Herb Farm, a beloved Canadian company, is uncertain about the future of their extensive product line, amid new Health Canada fees.
- [Understanding Section 14 of the Charter of Health Freedom](https://nhppa.org/understanding-section-14-of-the-charter-of-health-freedom/) - Section 14 of the Charter of Health Freedom ensures that our courts use the least restrictive order necessary to protect us.
- [What Canadians Are Saying About the Charter of Health Freedom](https://nhppa.org/what-canadians-are-saying-about-the-charter-of-health-freedom-2/) - Canadians' recognize the Charter of Health Freedom as the permanent solution to Health Canada's over-regulation of the natural health industry.
- [Understanding Section 13 of the Charter of Health Freedom](https://nhppa.org/understanding-section-13-of-the-charter-of-health-freedom/) - Under section 13 of the Charter, Canadians are free to choose what form of health care they would like to receive.
- [Understanding Section 10 of the Charter of Health Freedom](https://nhppa.org/understanding-section-10-of-the-charter-of-health-freedom/) - Section 10 empowers the Ministry of Wellness to address safety concerns such as fraud and adulteration, while ensuring access to high-quality natural products.
- [Summer Petition Drive: Support the Charter of Health Freedom](https://nhppa.org/summer-petition-drive-support-the-charter-of-health-freedom/) - Help gather signatures to protect access to natural health products! Support the Charter of Health Freedom and make lasting change for Canada.
- [Understanding the Charter of Health Freedom](https://nhppa.org/understanding-the-charter-of-health-freedom/) - The Charter of Health Freedom protects natural health products and Canadians who use them by offering an appropriate change for regulating the industry.
- [What Canadians Are Saying About the Charter of Health Freedom](https://nhppa.org/what-canadians-are-saying-about-the-charter-of-health-freedom/) - Canadians' recognize the Charter of Health Freedom as the permanent solution to Health Canada's over-regulation of the natural health industry.
- [Understanding Section 9 of the Charter of Health Freedom](https://nhppa.org/understanding-section-9-of-the-charter-of-health-freedom/) - Health Canada will no longer be responsible for regulating natural health products and traditional medicines. A new Ministry of Wellness will be appointed.
- [Don't Let Health Canada Cook the Natural Health Industry!](https://nhppa.org/dont-let-health-canada-cook-the-natural-health-industry/) - Our natural health industry is like a boiling frog under Health Canada’s policies. The Charter of Health Freedom offers a solution.
- [Health Freedom with Veronica Jean | Truehope Canada Podcast Interview](https://nhppa.org/health-freedom-with-veronica-jean-truehope-canada-podcast-interview/) - Veronica Jean discusses the challenges facing natural health product regulations in Canada and their impact on personal health choices.
- [Charter of Health Freedom Petition | Available in 3 Languages](https://nhppa.org/charter-of-health-freedom-petition-available-in-3-languages/) - We need as many Canadians as possible to participate in this campaign to safeguard natural health products and traditional medicines. Join us in making a lasting change for Canada.
- [Understanding Section 6 of the Charter of Health Freedom](https://nhppa.org/understanding-section-6-of-the-charter-of-health-freedom/) - Section 6 states the Charter of Health Freedom will be the sole Act governing natural health products, traditional medicines and low risk medical devices.
- [The Charter of Health Freedom is The Solution](https://nhppa.org/the-charter-of-health-freedom-is-the-solution/) - This proposed legislation is the solution to permanently safeguard the natural health industry and our right to choose.
- [Join Our Summer Petition Drive for the Charter of Health Freedom](https://nhppa.org/join-our-summer-petition-drive-for-the-charter-of-health-freedom/) - Help us collect 250,000 signatures for the Charter of Health Freedom. Download the petition kit and gather signatures at summer events. Visit charterofhealthfreedom.org.
- [Learn About The Charter of Health Freedom & Take Action!](https://nhppa.org/learn-about-the-charter-of-health-freedom-take-action/) - Watch our 4-minute video on the Charter of Health Freedom and learn how you can help protect access to natural health products in Canada. Visit charterofhealthfreedom.org
- [Health Canada is Making it Harder to Access Natural Health Products](https://nhppa.org/health-canada-is-making-it-harder-to-access-natural-health-products/) - Health Canada's Self-Care Framework imposes dangerous regulations that will restrict access to natural health products.
- [Your Actions Are Making A Difference!](https://nhppa.org/your-actions-are-making-a-difference/) - Let's stay the course! Bill C-368 passed Second Reading in the House of Commons and will be sent to the Standing Committee on Health for an in-depth review.
- [MP Ted Falk's Response To A Constituent's Letter](https://nhppa.org/mp-ted-falks-response-to-a-constituents-letter/) - Read MP Ted Falk's response to a concerned citizen's letter regarding Health Canada's regulatory changes.
- [The RDA Should Not Be Conflated With Safety](https://nhppa.org/the-rda-should-not-be-conflated-with-safety/) - The Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) is designed to prevent nutrient deficiencies and should not be conflated with safety.
- [Don't Let Censorship Silence Us, Bookmark "What's New" Today!](https://nhppa.org/dont-let-censorship-silence-us-bookmark-whats-new-today/) - Stay up-to-date on the changes in the natural health industry. Bookmark NHPPA’s "What's New" page for updates on campaigns, legislation, and action items.
- [MP Jasraj Singh Hallan's Response To A Constituent's Letter](https://nhppa.org/mp-jasraj-singh-hallans-response-to-a-constituents-letter/) - Read MP Jasraj Singh Hallan's response to a concerned citizen's letter regarding Health Canada's regulatory changes.
- [Budget Bill C-69 Threatens Natural Health and Health Freedom](https://nhppa.org/budget-bill-c-69-threatens-natural-health-and-health-freedom/) - Division 31 of Bill C-69 is now active, and grants Health Canada significant powers over the natural health industry.
- [Bill C-69 Gives Broad Powers To Canada's Health Minister](https://nhppa.org/bill-c-69-gives-broad-powers-to-canadas-health-minister/) - Political columnist Brian Lilley highlights the alarming implications of Bill C-69, which could impact your access to natural health products.
- [Health Canada Ramped Up Their Attack On The Natural Health Industry In 2023](https://nhppa.org/health-canada-ramped-up-their-attack-on-the-natural-health-industry-in-2023/) - A mass awakening has sparked among Canadians who are concerned about their access to natural health products and traditional medicines.
- [Health Canada's Overreach Is Becoming Impossible To Ignore](https://nhppa.org/health-canadas-overreach-is-becoming-impossible-to-ignore/) - Hear the real stories of herbalists' being affected by Health Canada's over-regulation of natural health products and herbal remedies.
- [Cost Recovery Will Result In The Loss Of Natural Products](https://nhppa.org/cost-recovery-will-result-in-the-loss-of-natural-products/) - Health Canada's new Cost Recovery fees could eliminate 40-90% of natural health products from the market.
- [Natural Health Product Companies Face Unsurvivable Fines By Health Canada](https://nhppa.org/natural-health-product-companies-face-unsurvivable-fines-by-health-canada/) - Learn about the regulatory changes affecting natural health products that Health Canada has snuck into our 2023 Budget Bill, Bill C-47.
- [You Have A Personal Responsibility To Be Involved In Politics At All Levels](https://nhppa.org/you-have-a-personal-responsibility-to-be-involved-in-politics-at-all-levels/) - Start engaging with your MP! You have an ethical obligation to get involved in all levels of politics.
- [The Most Effective Methods To Communicate With Your MP](https://nhppa.org/the-most-effective-methods-to-communicate-with-your-mp/) - Discover the most impactful methods to engage with your MP and request their support for Bill C-368.
- [Health Canada is Targeting Traditional Medicine](https://nhppa.org/health-canada-is-targeting-traditional-medicine/) - Discover how Health Canada's regulations are impacting traditional medicine and access to natural health products.
- [Advocating for Natural Health: Letter to MP Lloyd Longfield](https://nhppa.org/advocating-for-natural-health-letter-to-mp-lloyd-longfield/) - Read a letter from a Canadian citizen to Memeber of Parliament, Lloyd Longfield, advocating for the natural health industry.
- [Celebrating Your Support: A Love Letter To NHPPA](https://nhppa.org/celebrating-your-support-a-love-letter-to-nhppa/) - A congratulatory message from a member of our community celebrates the success of Bill C-368's first debate.
- [Bill C-368 Debate Success: A Love Letter To NHPPA](https://nhppa.org/bill-c-368-debate-success-a-love-letter-to-nhppa/) - A heartfelt message from a member of our community celebrates the success of Bill C-368's first debate.
- [MP Majid Jowhari's Response To A Constituent's Letter](https://nhppa.org/mp-majid-jowharis-response-to-a-constituents-letter/) - Read MP Majid Jowhari's response to a concerned citizen's letter regarding Health Canada's regulatory changes.
- [Join The Campaign To Protect Canada's Natural Health Products](https://nhppa.org/join-the-campaign-to-protect-canadas-natural-health-products/) - Learn how Bill C-368 aims to protect access to natural health products in Canada, and how you can take action to safeguard your freedom of choice today.
- [Natural Health Products Are Safer Than Food](https://nhppa.org/natural-health-products-are-safer-than-food/) - These Safer than Food Postcards call out Health Canada’s claims around the risks associated with natural health products, which they have consistently pointed to as a justification for targeting the industry via increased regulation. Have you seen our latest postcard design? Check Out Our 1-minute Video According to statistical analyses, natural health products are not
- [Meet Sylvie](https://nhppa.org/meet-sylvie/) - Sylvie is part of a small but mighty volunteer group in Langley BC who are passionate about protecting Canadian's freedom of choice and stopping government overreach within the natural health industry by educating their community, printing our postcards, and collecting signatures to enact The Charter of Health Freedom. As a group, they are remaining determined
- [The Hidden Truth Behind Health Canada’s New NHP Regulations](https://nhppa.org/the-hidden-truth-behind-health-canadas-new-nhp-regulations/) - If you had a new idea about something that you thought no one, or very few people had ever had, you might call that a "novel" idea, and you might try to patent it, i.e. acquire intellectual property rights. What is a Use-Patent? For instance, even though you can't patent a naturally existing herb or
- [Say Goodbye! In Health Food Stores & At Your Practitioners](https://nhppa.org/say-goodbye-in-health-food-stores-at-your-practitioners/) - 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 to the page where we do this uploading? (we hear you
- [Shortlisted. 16 Links To Our Favourite Evidence-Based Resources You'll Want To Read](https://nhppa.org/is-vitamin-c-overcoming-scientific-censorship/) - 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
- [Act Now! Registered E-Petition in Support of Bill C-368 Closes August 1st](https://nhppa.org/act-now-registered-e-petition-in-support-of-bill-c-368-closes-august-1st/) - With less than one month left, we're making our final push to gather signatures for this e-petition!
- [Video Message | Heartfelt Gratitude From Shawn Buckley](https://nhppa.org/video-message-shawn-buckley-thank-you-donors/) - Shared during our July Campaign Update call, Shawn recently took a few minutes to record a video message thanking our generous donors for their contribution to NHPPA and our mission. The support of our donors is the cornerstone of our success, enabling us to make a significant impact. For those of you who are already
- [Campaign Update Replay Now Available | July 11, 2024](https://nhppa.org/campaign-update-replay-now-available-july-11-2024/) - Missed our July campaign update call? Watch the replay now to stay informed and catch up on the important discussions happening in our community!
- [It’s Been A Minute.](https://nhppa.org/its-been-a-minute/) - We didn’t know how to start this outreach and ultimately decided that we would just let you know, as if you had called one of us to get an update. Considering what we are about to launch, this approach seemed most fitting. Some of you may remember the Zoom call with Shawn Buckley at the
- [Full Legal Review Replay | April 5, 2023](https://nhppa.org/full-legal-review-replay-april-5-2023/) - On the evening of April 5, 2023 NHPPA hosted a LIVE full legal review with Shawn Buckley to dive deep into his most recent Discussion Paper “Changes to the Drug Approval Test for COVID-19 Vaccines, Permitted Vaccines to be Approved Without Objective Proof of (1) Safety, (2) Efficacy, or (3) The Benefits Outweighing the Risks”.
- [Final Reminder to Register | April 5, 2023 LIVE Legal Review of Discussion Paper with Shawn Buckley](https://nhppa.org/final-reminder-to-register-april-5-2023-live-legal-review-of-discussion-paper-with-shawn-buckley/) - Join Shawn Buckley for a LIVE Legal Review of his latest Discussion Paper "Changes to the Drug Approval Test for COVID-19 Vaccines, Permitted Vaccines to be Approved Without Objective Proof of (1) Safety, (2) Efficacy, or (3) The Benefits Outweighing the Risks" on Wednesday, April 5 at 7 PM ET/4 PM PT. Hear the facts
- [Watch, Listen, Attend The Hearings | National Citizen's Inquiry (NCI)](https://nhppa.org/watch-listen-attend-the-hearings-national-citizens-inquiry/) - Shawn Buckley, NHPPA's President, and Genevieve Eliany, NHPPA's Vice-President (pictured), were counsel at the Toronto National Citizen's Inquiry (NCI) hearings from March 30 to April 1, 2023. NCI is a citizen-led and citizen-run inquiry into how all levels of government dealt with the COVID-19 crisis. There are five Commissioners with witnesses examined under oath. Shawn
- [Discussion Paper Release & Online Legal Review: COVID-19 Vaccines](https://nhppa.org/discussion-paper-release-legal-review-changes-to-the-drug-approval-test-for-covid-19-vaccines/) - Read Shawn Buckley’s latest Discussion Paper, written on March 17, 2023 and join him for a full LIVE legal review of the document on Wednesday April 5, 2023 details and registration link below. Within this Discussion Paper, Shawn delineates alterations to the drug approval process that were applied to COVID-19 vaccine authorizations. He points out
- [Apply To Be A Witness: National Citizen's Inquiry](https://nhppa.org/apply-to-be-a-witness-national-citizens-inquiry/) - The National Citizen’s Inquiry (NCI), a new not-for-profit organization, will be facilitating a citizen’s inquiry process in early 2023, and will hear from citizens and experts to investigate governments’ COVID-19 policies in a fair and impartial manner. The purpose of the NCI is to have a citizen-led and citizen-funded inquiry to help ensure an objective, nonpartisan
- [Sign the Petition: National Citizen's Inquiry](https://nhppa.org/sign-the-petition-national-citizens-inquiry/) - The National Citizen’s Inquiry (NCI), a new not-for-profit organization, will be facilitating a citizen’s inquiry process in early 2023, and will hear from citizens and experts to investigate governments’ COVID-19 policies in a fair and impartial manner. The purpose of the NCI is to have a citizen-led and citizen-funded inquiry to help ensure an objective, nonpartisan
- [Shawn Buckley December 2022 Vaccine Choice Canada Interview With Host Ted Kuntz](https://nhppa.org/shawn-buckley-december-2022-vaccine-choice-canada-interview-with-host-ted-kuntz/) - On December 7, 2022, Shawn Buckley joined Ted Kuntz, President of Vaccine Choice Canada (VCC) for an important discussion. VCC is a volunteer-run, not-for-profit society founded in June 2014 by families whose loved ones have suffered vaccine reactions and injuries. Their mission is to empower families to make educated, voluntary, and fully informed health care decisions when considering
- [Ask Me Anything Replay | September 29, 2022](https://nhppa.org/ask-me-anything-replay-september-29-2022/) - On the evening of September 29, 2022 NHPPA hosted a live Ask Me Anything (AMA) with Shawn Buckley. Because of having our content removed from YouTube and a subsequent, targeted cyber attack, most of you will have only accessed this 90 days later, on December 29, 2022. Those in attendance included natural health product manufacturers, grassroots organizers, natural health practitioners,
- [We Were Hacked](https://nhppa.org/we-were-hacked/) - Recently, the NHPPA was victim to two simultaneous and unauthorized attacks—and it wasn’t a hobby hacker. While our resident tech specialist (who has handled threats and kept us safe for 15 years) is positive it was social engineering, the attack was specific and targeted. It took the hacker many steps to identify points of entry
- [We Finally Got What Was Coming.](https://nhppa.org/we-finally-got-what-was-coming/) - NHPPA has always been careful in what we post on the major social networks. We worked hard to avoid our content being censored by YouTube or Facebook, and had done well for 15 years. The pre-launch of our new LIVE with Shawn Buckley initiative ended our “good behaviour”. We knew the shift in our work
- [Merry Christmas from NHPPA](https://nhppa.org/merry-christmas-from-nhppa/) - To all who are celebrating at this time of year, we are sending you warm wishes for a joyful holiday season. May you connect with those you love, take moments to nourish yourself, savour delicious meals, and find many reasons to be grateful. Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from the
- [We Look Forward To Catching Up.](https://nhppa.org/we-look-forward-to-catching-up/) - Ask Me Anything (AMA) webinar formats are at least 10 years old and migrated from Reddit’s original idea to being offered everywhere, by anyone. We’re picking up a mainstream idea to explore alternative topics. In contrast to the exclusion of audience engagement for interviews or lectures, the AMA coming up on Thursday, September 29, 2022 will open
- [Systemic Change Begins With Being Seen, Heard & Read.](https://nhppa.org/discourse-is-good-taking-action-is-better/) - To help us all craft our emails and letters, we give thanks to Otter! We are finally able to transcribe Shawn’s talks so that you’ll never miss a word. Otter is an automated meeting notes platform that can transcribe voice to text and produce a highlight summary. NHPPA hosted a LIVE Q&A Zoom call with
- [It's Now More Harm Than Good. Jordan Peterson and Shawn Buckley Write on Life and Law.](https://nhppa.org/its-now-more-harm-than-good-jordan-peterson-and-shawn-buckley-write-on-life-and-law/) - There is a strong chance you’ve happened across this widely-shared article from the National Post already (6 minute read). Released on the evening on January 10, 2022, Dr. Jordan Peterson thoughtfully illuminated the concerns so many of us share. OPEN THE DAMN COUNTRY BACK UP, BEFORE CANADIANS WRECK SOMETHING WE CAN’T FIX -Dr. Jordan Peterson,
- [WHOLife Journal | Navigating the Challenges Facing Natural Health Products in Canada](https://nhppa.org/wholife-journal-navigating-the-challenges-facing-natural-health-products-in-canada/) - In a recent WHOLife Journal article, NHPPA's National Campaign Director Veronica Jean warns of the growing challenges for natural health products (NHPs) and health freedom due to Bill C-69, which grants Health Canada broad powers to regulate off-label uses of both drugs and NHPs.
- [We MUST Repeal Division 31 from Bill C-69](https://nhppa.org/we-must-repeal-division-31-from-bill-c-69/) - The Bill has become law, but our work is far from over. We are now focused on having Division 31 repealed, and your involvement remains as crucial as ever.
- [Bill C-69 Passed, Granting Health Canada Expanded Powers](https://nhppa.org/bill-c-69-passed-granting-health-canada-expanded-powers/) - The passing of Bill C-69 is a significant disappointment for all of us who value health freedom and the autonomy of healthcare practitioners.
- [Final Chance to Register: July Campaign Update Call](https://nhppa.org/final-chance-to-register-july-campaign-update-call/) - Reminder! Thursday, July 11th at 7 pm ET / 4 pm PT. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to get the latest updates and have your questions answered live!
- [Support Our Postcard Campaign for Natural Health](https://nhppa.org/support-our-postcard-campaign-for-natural-health/) - 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
- [Video Replay | Fundamental Health Decisions, Second Class Citizens, Control and "Quiet Submission"](https://nhppa.org/video-replay-fundamental-health-decisions-second-class-citizens-control-and-quiet-submission/) - 500 engaged Canadian’s registered to join constitutional lawyer and NHPPA President, Shawn Buckley, on December 8, 2021, for a LIVE discussion about current events in Canada. After two years of not being able to engage personally, Shawn unpacks the loss of our freedoms, our constitutional and health rights, our Courts, Canadians’ “quiet submission” and a
- [Discussion Paper Release: There Is No Middle Ground](https://nhppa.org/discussion-paper-release-there-is-no-middle-ground/) - Shawn Buckley’s latest Discussion Paper, “There is No Middle Ground: Which Side Are You On? Your Actions Either Resist or Support the Police State”; examining Canadians’ loss of freedoms and government restrictions through a historical and legal lens is now available. Shawn Buckley is not mincing words. “It does not matter where you stand on the
- [Thank You, Connie!](https://nhppa.org/thank-you-connie/) - "Thank you for fighting for humanity. I will do all I can to work with you". Connie begins with a positive and affirming note but shares with us, a year before the world came to a full stop, her more shuddering insights. “This is the [illegible] force at work. The evil beasts who want 85%
- [Thank You, Natural Health Advocate!](https://nhppa.org/thank-you-natural-health-advocate/) - “Thank you for all your hard work and care for the Canadian people.” We received this heartfelt handwritten note during our incredibly successful “Do You Want My Vote” campaign in late 2019 that garnered the attention of a key Health Canada bureaucrat. As a federally incorporated non-profit with the objective of “Promoting access to Natural
- [Thank You Barbara!](https://nhppa.org/thank-you-barbara/) - 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.
- [Our Drug Laws Need Reform. Go Social.](https://nhppa.org/our-drug-laws-need-reform-go-social/) - 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
- [Advocating for Natural Health: Letter to MP Omar Alghabra](https://nhppa.org/advocating-for-natural-health-letter-to-mp-omar-alghabra/) - Read a letter from a Canadian citizen to Memeber of Parliament, Omar Alghabra, advocating for the natural health industry
- [Canadians Are Losing Their Freedom of Choice in Healthcare](https://nhppa.org/canadians-are-losing-their-freedom-of-choice-in-healthcare/) - Excessive regulations under Health Canada's Self-care Framework threaten the natural health industry and freedom of choice in healthcare.
- [The United States Fears Canadian Supplement Restrictions](https://nhppa.org/the-united-states-fears-canadian-supplement-restrictions/) - Excessive Canadian supplement regulations raises concerns in the United States.
- [Advocating for Natural Health: A Letter to MP James Maloney](https://nhppa.org/advocating-for-natural-health-a-letter-to-mp-james-maloney/) - Read a powerful letter from a Canadian citizen to MP James Maloney advocating for natural health products
- [Over-Regulation of Natural Health Products Will Increase Human Suffering](https://nhppa.org/over-regulation-of-natural-health-products-will-increase-human-suffering/) - Explore the impacts of excessive regulation on natural health products and the well-being of Canadians.
- [MP Blaine Calkins Brings Humour to Bill C-368 Second Reading](https://nhppa.org/mp-blaine-calkins-brings-humour-to-bill-c-368-second-reading/) - MP Blaine Calkins brings humour to the House of Commons during Bill C-368's Second Reading.
- [Natural Health Practitioners: Push Back To Save Your Practice](https://nhppa.org/natural-health-practitioners-push-back-to-save-your-practice/) - Canadians are on the verge of losing access to essential natural health products. Practitioners, join our network to drive change and protect your clients!
- [Rising Natural Health Costs Push Canadians to Pharmaceuticals](https://nhppa.org/rising-natural-health-costs-push-canadians-to-pharmaceuticals/) - 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
- [How To Join NHPPA's Postcard Campaign](https://nhppa.org/how-to-join-nhppas-postcard-campaign/) - Celebrate our milestone with action! Learn how to participate in our postcard campaign and join the movement to protect the natural health industry.
- [Shelved as a Reminder of Success. What’s Next?](https://nhppa.org/shelved-as-a-reminder-of-success-whats-next/) - 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,
- [A Message: Time To Show Resilience](https://nhppa.org/a-message-in-a-time-to-show-resilience/) - In a piece written April 12, 2021, Shawn Buckley shares his thoughts. He reflects on the last year, discusses current censorship, government, and the need to show resilience. NHPPA has stood up against censorship in Canada for more than a decade. Unfortunately, censorship in our society is more rampant now than ever. In this piece,
- [Update In The Case Of David And Collet Stephan](https://nhppa.org/update-in-the-case-of-david-and-collet-stephan/) - If you have been following David and Collet Stephan’s case, you likely know of the decision made in late June 2021. If not, here’s a brief refresher to bring you up-to-date: David and Collet Stephan have been through every parent’s worst nightmare – the death of a child. They have also been through nearly a
- [We're In The Fourth Turning For Now: Crisis](https://nhppa.org/were-in-a-crisis-for-now/) - When will this be over? In this fascinating (and artful) production (10 minute watch), Van Neistat, creates a visual representation of 80 year history cycles, as discussed in the 1997 book The Fourth Turning. The book posits that history truly does repeat itself, in predictable sets of four 20 year blocks called “turnings” before restarting
- [Shawn Buckley April 2021 Interview Now On Odyssee](https://nhppa.org/shawn-buckley-april-2021-recovered-interview-with-thatchannel-full-interview-now-on-odyssee/) - On April 10, 2021, ThatChannel’s Hugh Reilly and Ivy Reiss interviewed Shawn Buckley (35 minute watch) regarding the history of Health Canada’s drug approval process, the persecution of natural health products and traditional medicines, and upcoming changes to the Self-Care Framework. However, in late April of this year, while attempting to share this interview, it
- [Discussion Paper Release: Expensive Proposed Changes To Export-Import](https://nhppa.org/discussion-paper-release-expensive-proposed-changes-to-export-import/) - Shawn Buckley’s discussion paper on expensive proposed changes to Exporting and Importing in Canada under The Food And Drug Act and the expected impact on Natural Health Products (NHPs) cost and availability is now available. Once again, Health Canada has found a new strategy to impose rent seeking on Canadian NHP manufacturers, importers, and sellers. There is no
- [Thank You Philip and Mary Jane!](https://nhppa.org/thank-you-philip-and-mary-jane/) - “Signatures were collected” and a “Thank you for all your help” with a hand-drawn heart no less! Reflection. Inspiration. Perspective. We’re looking back, before moving forward. These little notes are from two years ago at the height of the successful “Do You Want My Vote” national postcard campaign. During recent weeks, to output a few
- [Update: Health Canada's Self-Care Framework, A Signal To Act](https://nhppa.org/a-signal-to-act-in-response-to-health-canadas-update-on-the-self-care-framework/) - A brief summary, penned by Shawn Buckley, outlining when changes are planned for the regulation of natural health products (NHPs) in Canada is now available. Health Canada has published a revised time line for repealing the Natural Health Product Regulations, and we need our entire network plugged in to the coming affronts on our access to
- [Last One. Healing Is Bad For Big Pharma.](https://nhppa.org/last-one-healing-is-bad-for-big-pharma/) - 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
- [Shawn Buckley April 2021 Deleted Interview with ThatChannel — Six Quotes Are All That Remain](https://nhppa.org/shawn-buckley-april-2021-deleted-interview-with-thatchannel-six-quotes-are-all-that-remain/) - Canada’s current drug approval process is an expensive fraud. And yet, Health Canada plans to move forward with applying this approval process to natural health products. On April 10, 2021, ThatChannel’s Hugh Reilly and Ivy Reiss interviewed Shawn Buckley regarding the history of Health Canada’s drug approval process, the persecution of natural health products and
- [Absent Without Official Leave](https://nhppa.org/absent-without-official-leave/) - Our silence was not by choice. We were on a forced hiatus. It was an incredible disappointment to our team to have to press pause on our work at a critical time, especially on the heels of a successful national campaign at the end of 2019. It was not the pandemic, but rather the hypoxemic lack of
- [Shawn Buckley February 2022 Middle Way Podcast Interview with Hosts Pat & Saman.](https://nhppa.org/shawn-buckley-february-2022-middle-way-podcast-interview-with-hosts-pat-and-saman/) - Today is March 7, 2022. It feels like an eternity between now and February 7, 2022 when Shawn Buckley joined Pat and Saman of The Middle Way Podcast for an impassioned discussion. It is a must watch and listen. Shawn is visibly outraged at those who created the landscape we still live in. The consequences have only
- [A Citizens' Hearing into Canada's Covid-19 Response.](https://nhppa.org/a-citizens-hearing-into-canadas-covid-19-response/) - The Canadian Covid Care Alliance (CCCA), with the help of Preston Manning and other groups, organized a three-day Citizens Hearing into Canada’s Covid-19 Response. The Hearing presented evidence from scientists, legal experts, and health care providers, as well as testimonials from everyday citizens about how Canada’s response to Covid-19 impacted their professional and personal lives. The
- ["Censorship Law and COVID-19", Vitality Magazine](https://nhppa.org/censorship-law-and-covid-19-vitality-magazine/) - “Censorship and a free society cannot co-exist.” A simple, yet profound, sentence that nearly says it all. Once again, Shawn Buckley, shares his invaluable insights to help us, the Canadian public, protect our rights and freedoms. “Censorship is the government deciding what information you can have access to. Censorship never ends well.” In this Summer
- [Thank You Laurie and Audrey!](https://nhppa.org/thank-you-laurie-and-audrey/) - 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
- [Celebrating Our Achievements: 2023-2024 Campaign Highlights](https://nhppa.org/celebrating-our-achievements-2023-2024-campaign-highlights/) - Join us as we celebrate the incredible achievements of Canadians like you who are dedicated to protecting the natural health industry and freedom of choice!
- [Thank You For Making This Milestone Possible!](https://nhppa.org/thank-you-for-making-this-milestone-possible/) - Thank you for joining our campaign to celebrate the distribution of 1,000,000 postcards to health food stores and natural health clinics across Canada.
- [MPs Pose With Your Postcards!](https://nhppa.org/mps-pose-with-your-postcards/) - MPs pose with the postcards Canadians sent them, supporting our campaign to safeguard the natural health industry.
- [1 Million Postcards Reach the CN Tower's Glass Floor!](https://nhppa.org/1-million-postcards-reach-the-cn-towers-glass-floor/) - We've distributed 1,000,000 postcards nationwide to support the natural health industry. Imagine stacking them—these postcards reach the height of the CN Tower's
- [1 Million Postcards Distributed: Spotlight On Postcard Displays](https://nhppa.org/1-million-postcards-distributed-spotlight-on-postcard-displays/) - See the incredible postcard displays in health food stores and natural health clinics that helped us reach 1 million distributed postcards.
- [Celebrating 1 Million Postcards: MPs Are Taking Notice](https://nhppa.org/celebrating-1-million-postcards-mps-are-taking-notice/) - Your voice matters! Our postcards are making MPs take notice and join our campaign to safeguard the natural health industry.
- [Celebrating 1 Million Postcards: Capturing Community Action](https://nhppa.org/celebrating-1-million-postcards-capturing-community-action/) - Celebrate 1 million postcards with us! Swipe through the images to see our amazing community and join us in advocating for natural health and freedom of choice.
- [NHPPA Giveaway Alert: Win Natural Health Products!](https://nhppa.org/nhppa-giveaway-alert-win-natural-health-products/) - Celebrate 1 million postcards distributed across Canada! Enter our giveaway to win top-quality supplements and natural health products from leading brands!
- [Share Your Postcard Pictures!](https://nhppa.org/share-your-postcard-pictures/) - Celebrate NHPPA distributing 1 million postcards to health food stores and natural health clinics by uploading your postcard pictures to our gallery.
- [How We Feel After Distributing 1 Million Postcards Across Canada](https://nhppa.org/how-we-feel-after-distributing-1-million-postcards-across-canada/) - Celebrate with us! We’ve delivered 1 million postcards to health food stores and clinics across Canada.
- [Celebrate 1 MILLION Postcards with Shawn Buckley!](https://nhppa.org/celebrate-1-million-postcards-with-shawn-buckley/) - Watch Shawn Buckley's video celebrating 1,000,000 postcards distributed across Canada and upload your photos to our new gallery.
- [1 MILLION Postcards Distributed Across Canada!](https://nhppa.org/1-million-postcards-distributed-across-canada/) - Celebrate with us! We've distributed 1,000,000 postcards to health food stores and natural health clinics across Canada to support the natural health industry.
- [Division 31 Of Bill C-69 Was Carried Without Any Amendments](https://nhppa.org/division-31-of-bill-c-69-was-carried-without-any-amendments/) - Division 31 of Bill C-69 was carried without any amendments. This means it will be included in the final Budget Bill as it was drafted.
- [Campaign Update Replay Now Available | June 13, 2024](https://nhppa.org/campaign-update-replay-now-available-june-13-2024/) - The NHPPA team shared exciting progress and future steps for Bill C-368, along with the latest on Bill C-69, Canada’s 2024 Budget Bill. Plus, answered your questions!
- [Campaign Update Replay Now Available | May 22, 2024](https://nhppa.org/campaign-update-replay-now-available-may-22-2024-2/) - Missed Our May Campaign Update? Watch the Replay Now! Our May Campaign Update call covered critical topics you can't afford to miss! Here's a recap of what we covered: Reviewed our campaign activity numbers from April Walked through our new website and the practical new features that will help you stay informed and take action
- [Final Call to Register: June Campaign Update Happening in 24 Hours!](https://nhppa.org/final-call-to-register-june-campaign-update-happening-in-24-hours/) - Don't miss out on our highly anticipated June Campaign Update Call! In just 24 hours, NHPPA team members Veronica Jean and Dana Fiorino will be sharing exciting progress and future next steps for Bill C-368, along with the latest on Bill C-69, Canada's 2024 Budget Bill. Plus, we’ll be addressing your burning questions! This event
- [Bill C-368 Has Passed Second Reading | Watch Our 2-Minute Video Summary](https://nhppa.org/bill-c368-passed-second-reading-video-summary-next-steps/) - We are thrilled to announce that Bill C-368 has officially passed Second Reading after receiving a majority vote in the House of Commons on May 29th!! What is Bill C-368? Introduced by MP Blaine Calkins, Bill C-368 aims to protect Canada's natural health industry by repealing sections 500-504 of Bill C-47, which inappropriately classified natural
- [Shawn Buckley Called as a Witness to the Standing Committee on Finance](https://nhppa.org/shawn-buckley-called-as-a-witness-to-the-standing-committee-on-finance/) - It's Been Another Busy Week Of Advocacy At NHPPA On the heels of Bill C-368 passing second reading last Wednesday, Shawn Buckley was called to appear before the Standing Committee on Finance to discuss proposed changes in Division 31 of Bill C-69, Canada's 2024 Budget Bill, which includes substantive changes to our Food and Drug
- [Save Your Seat For Our June Campaign Update Call](https://nhppa.org/live-public-qa-campaign-update-june13/) - Our June Campaign Update Call is right around the corner! Join NHPPA team members Veronica Jean and Dana Fiorino for exciting updates on the progress and next steps for Bill C-368 and the status of Bill C-69, Canada's 2024 Budget Bill. As always, we'll also be answering your questions! We also turning the spotlight on YOU,
- [Bill C-368 Will Now Move To The Standing Committee On Health For A Thorough Review](https://nhppa.org/bill-c-368-will-now-move-to-the-standing-committee-on-health-for-a-thorough-review/) - Referring Bill C-368 to the Standing Committee on Health is an essential step in the democratic process. Bill C-47, an omnibus budget bill, was not the right place for amendments to Food and Drug Law. Sections 500-504 of Bill C-47 lead to massive changes in our Food and Drug Act and has negatively impacted the
- [Bill C-368 Passed Second Reading! Here's What's Next...](https://nhppa.org/bill-c-368-passed-second-reading-heres-whats-next/) - A Major Advancement In Protecting Natural Health Products We are thrilled to announce that Bill C-368 has officially passed Second Reading after receiving a majority vote in the House of Commons on May 29th!! Next step... the Standing Committee on Health. This critical Bill, introduced by MP Blaine Calkins, aims to protect natural health products
- [Immediate Action Needed: Oppose New Health Canada Powers](https://nhppa.org/immediate-action-needed-oppose-new-health-canada-powers/) - ​In the 2024 Budget Bill, Health Canada has proposed new powers that everyone needs to be aware of. According to Shawn Buckley, these revisions are "literally unbelievable and unexplainable." Fortunately, the 2024 Budget Bill is not yet law, giving us a critical window to voice our concerns and push for amendments. We must act now to
- [May’s Campaign Update Contained Crucial Insights on Bill C-69!](https://nhppa.org/mays-campaign-update-contained-crucial-insights-on-bill-c-69/) - With new developments occurring almost daily, our monthly Campaign Update Zoom calls are your go-to source for the latest and most critical information, directly from Shawn Buckley. In May’s Campaign Update, Mr. Buckley dedicates most of the last hour to a comprehensive analysis of Bill C-69, Canada’s 2024 Budget Bill. He explores the proposed changes, their
- [There's New Threats To Natural Health Products In The 2024 Budget Bill](https://nhppa.org/theres-new-threats-to-natural-health-products-in-the-2024-budget-bill/) - Health Canada is attempting to introduce additional measures that could further harm the natural health industry. To recap, Health Canada made substantial revisions in the 2023 Budget Bill (Bill C-47), reclassifying natural health products—such as vitamins, minerals, herbs, and homeopathic remedies—under the same category as over-the-counter pharmaceuticals. This reclassification has resulted in new fees, fines,
- [Only One Week Left Before Bill C-368 Vote. Write Your MP Now!](https://nhppa.org/only-one-week-left-before-bill-c-368-vote-write-your-mp-now/) - Previous communications from NHPPA noted that Bill C-368 would go to vote on May 22nd, but the vote won't actually conclude until May 29th!​So, with less than one week left until the crucial vote on Bill C-368, your action is just as important as ever. This is a pivotal moment for our cause, and we
- [The Debate Over Bill C-368 Continued: Catch The Highlights](https://nhppa.org/the-debate-over-bill-c-368-continued-catch-the-highlights/) - Bill C-368 could significantly impact Canada's natural health product industry and your ability to access to these products. In our latest video, we delve into the ongoing debate over natural health product regulations. On May 22, the House of Commons resumed the second reading of Bill C-368, aiming to amend the Food and Drugs Act
- [The Time Has Come... Bill C-368 Is Going To Vote](https://nhppa.org/the-time-has-come-bill-c-368-is-going-to-vote/) - Members of Parliament will engage in the final hour of debate on the merits of Bill C-368 On May 22nd, followed by a decisive vote on May 29th. A 'yes' from the majority of MPs means it moves forward to the Standing Committee on Health for thorough review and discussion. As a reminder, the first
- [Join Our Herbalists' Roundtable Tomorrow!](https://nhppa.org/join-our-herbalists-roundtable-tomorrow/) - This is your final reminder to register for tomorrow’s Herbalists' roundtable discussion! Whether you are a practitioner, a manufacturer, or simply someone who values herbal medicine, this event is crucial for anyone concerned about the future of herbal remedies in Canada. Event Details: Date: Tomorrow, May 15th Time: 3:00 PM ET / 12:00 PM PT Location: Online via
- [Watch The Replay Of Our Herbalists' Roundtable Discussion](https://nhppa.org/watch-the-replay-of-our-herbalists-roundtable-discussion/) - This conversation was unlike the discussions we usually host. This Herbalists' Roundtable was a candid heart-to-heart among colleagues. Whether you are a practitioner, a manufacturer, or simply someone who values herbal medicine, this event replay is crucial for anyone concerned about the future of herbal remedies in Canada. We were joined by top professionals in
- [Highlights from Bill C-368 Second Reading May 22, 2024](https://nhppa.org/highlights-from-bill-c-368-second-reading-may-22-2024/) - On May 22, 2024, the House of Commons reconvened to continue the second reading of Bill C-368, which seeks to amend the Food and Drugs Act concerning natural health products (NHPs). The debate spanned one hour and was marked by passionate speeches from members of the major political parties, reflecting diverse perspectives on the proposed
- [Make Sure To Register for Monday June 19, 2023 LIVE PUBLIC & PRACTITIONERS Call with Shawn Buckley](https://nhppa.org/register-for-monday-june-19-2023-live-public-practitioners-call-with-shawn-buckley/) - We'd like to see our Zoom room packed with the all powerful public and practitioners! We have work to do. Focused on educating a common, and constant, threat against personal access to products and practices—Health Canada. We are calling on you to take some specific actions that we will lay out in a national campaign.
- [Industry Stakeholders Replay June 14, 2023](https://nhppa.org/industry-stakeholders-replay-june-14-2023/) - On Wednesday June 14, 2023 NHP industry members joined Shawn Buckley for a summary of his recent Discussion Paper on 2023 Health Canada Initiatives | (1) Cost Recovery; (2) New Regulatory Burdens, and (3) New Health Canada Powers. Watch his 30 minute intro, and don't leave before the questions and answers! Health Canada's changes will
- [Bill C-47 Is Now Law](https://nhppa.org/bill-c-47-is-now-law/) - Shawn refers to "yesterday" in this clip, recorded on Friday, June 23rd. Bill C-47 passed third reading in the Senate, received royal assent the same day, and is now law. This Budget Bill contained several sections that will significantly limit the availability of natural health products in Canada. Watch this short video to understand the context around
- [Shawn is Once Removed from Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Courtesy a Tweet](https://nhppa.org/shawn-is-once-removed-from-robert-f-kennedy-jr-courtesy-a-tweet/) - RFK Jr. is no stranger to the impacts of mass media propaganda and the censorship that stems from it. He has been outspoken on controversial topics that run counter to the mainstream narrative. Recently, he shared a tweet (pictured here) that links directly to NHPPA President, Shawn Buckley, receiving the testimony of Rodney Palmer, a
- [Public & Practitioner Replay June 19, 2023](https://nhppa.org/public-practitioner-replay-june-19-2023/) - On Monday June 19, 2023 members of the public and natural health practitioners joined Shawn Buckley for a summary of his recent Discussion Paper on 2023 Health Canada Initiatives | (1) Cost Recovery; (2) New Regulatory Burdens, and (3) New Health Canada Powers. We focused on educating about a common, and constant, threat against personal
- [Updated! Discussion Paper Release: 2023 Health Canada Initiatives](https://nhppa.org/updated-discussion-paper-release-2023-health-canada-initiatives/) - Now that Bill C-47 passed into law, we have to slightly revise our campaign strategy and language. Rather than asking our MPs to remove sections 500 to 504 from Bill C-47, we must demand they repeal those sections. Understanding the consequences of sections 500-504 of Bill C-47 is critical for any Canadian who uses natural health products,
- [Together, The Advantage Is Ours!](https://nhppa.org/together-the-advantage-is-ours/) - Stay tuned! MP letter-writing and postcard campaigns are coming in the next day or two. There will be revisions as we move along, and a national collective gather and act again strategy to make sure that we school our MPs. Subscribe to our emails, watch our social media and check back to nhppa.org so you can
- [Successful Plans, Are In The Execution](https://nhppa.org/successful-plans-are-in-the-execution/) - We’ve just started, and the country is already on the move. People are angry, and they should be. It’s only been since June 10, that NHPPA’s Discussion Paper was released, and followed up by two national calls with Shawn Buckley and the team. Those calls clearly sounded the alarm of the deep and real threat to the entire NHP
- [First Phase National Letter Writing Campaign Launched](https://nhppa.org/first-phase-national-letter-writing-campaign-launched/) - This is not going to be a short, sharp, shock campaign. We are in this until we have what we want as a vibrant natural health community. Our first iteration of letters are linked from our home page and are ready for you to TAKE ACTION! Many of you have started and are asking what you
- [Come Work With Us](https://nhppa.org/22894-2/) - As a result of the multiple 2023 Health Canada initiatives, NHPPA is organizing grassroots pushback against this government overreach with campaign actions. We are seeking the most powerful team to unify, and call to action, Canada’s natural health community to overturn these affronts to our freedom. NHPPA works within a collaborative, fast-paced, dynamic, results-driven and
- [A Letter In Your Own Words—Stronger Than A Form Letter](https://nhppa.org/a-letter-in-your-own-words-stronger-than-a-form-letter/) - NHPPA's letter-writing campaign kicked off last week. As we noted, this will not be a one-and-done type of campaign. We are asking you to write your MP weekly, or at least bi-weekly, consistently, for a sustained period of time! The more personal the communication, the more effect it has! This is why a hand-written letter,
- [Media Review | June 23 to July 3, 2023](https://nhppa.org/media-review-june-23-to-july-3-2023/) - We've shared some of the outreach, education, and media that Shawn Buckley and NHPPA have been featured in recently. We want to share as much of this content with you as possible so that you can access the information you need about what's happening with Health Canada and about our campaigning in the way that
- [Live Event in Toronto & Online | Tickets On Sale Now](https://nhppa.org/live-event-in-toronto-online-tickets-on-sale-now/) - Will Canadians lose the right to buy vitamins and access their naturopath, nutritionist, or TCM practitioner? With Health Canada’s push for Bill C47, aimed at tightening the regulatory grip on natural health products, and Big Pharma’s ever-growing influence in Canada’s public health regulations, serious concerns are being raised by physicians and the natural health industry
- [Media Review | July 4 to 17, 2023](https://nhppa.org/media-review-july-4-to-17-2023/) - Shawn Buckley's Media Circuit Continues There's lots to see and hear! We're sharing these resources to ensure you continue to stay up-to-date by accessing the type of media that resonates most with you—whether audio, video, or print. Check our recent featured media below: Death Knell: New Regulations Could Spell End of Natural Health Products Industry,
- [Say Goodbye! Postcards For MPs That Don't Hide Facts](https://nhppa.org/say-goodbye-postcards-for-mps-that-dont-hide-facts/) - 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 is that negotiating working for you? The cards are effective
- [NCI Roundtable Discussion August 1 at 5pm PT / 8pm ET](https://nhppa.org/nci-roundtable-discussion-august-1-at-5pm-pt-8pm-et/) - We are excited to announce an upcoming “Live with the NCI Roundtable Discussion” on Tuesday, August 1 at 5PM PST / 8 PM EST! This thought-provoking event will feature esteemed guests Dr. Deanna McLeod and Dr. Alan Cassels with NCI’s Shawn Buckley hosting. The focus of the event will be the implications of regulatory changes
- ["What Is Health Canada Doing To Natural Health Products...Again??!!", Citizens for Choice in Healthcare](https://nhppa.org/what-is-health-canada-doing-to-natural-health-products-again-citizens-for-choice-in-healthcare/) - 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 Part 2, the author summarizes the current challenges facing the
- [Bright Light News In-Person Event: War on Natural Health](https://nhppa.org/bright-light-news-in-person-event-war-on-natural-health/) - Now we are all waiting for the replay, and the word is, it’ll be available in a week or so. On Wednesday July 26, 2023, 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
- [We're One Step Ahead. Misinformation They Say?](https://nhppa.org/we-are-one-step-ahead/) - 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 thing to see that Health Canada thinks it can properly regulate these products while
- [Billboards are Safe and Apparently Still Very Effective!](https://nhppa.org/billboards-are-safe-and-apparently-still-very-effective/) - 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 it happen! . FPS went big and paid for this
- ["Say Goodbye" Postcards | Order or Print Your Own](https://nhppa.org/say-goodbye-postcards-order-or-print-your-own/) - 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 variations, we've made a page on our
- [Shawn Buckley LIVE in Edmonton | Saturday, August 26](https://nhppa.org/shawn-buckley-live-in-edmonton-saturday-august-26/) - 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 Canadians stepping up to take action. This is a free fundraising
- [Order & Print Your Own "Say Goodbye" Postcards](https://nhppa.org/order-print-your-own-say-goodbye-postcards/) - 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 greatest power is in the hands of the citizen. You've heard
- [Holistic Nutritionists Replay Now Available!](https://nhppa.org/holistic-nutritionists-replay/) - 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, helps Holistic Nutritionists learn the facts on how Bill C-47, the Self-Care Framework, Vanessa’s
- [Meet Brooke and Louise](https://nhppa.org/meet-brooke-and-louise/) - 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 and practices. Louise has been in the natural health industry for 30 years and
- [Actions Speak Louder Than Words](https://nhppa.org/actions-speak-louder-than-words/) - 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 products". Yet small business owners like Wajihia Qureshi, pictured above, manager
- [CBC Finally Gives Us Some Optics!](https://nhppa.org/cbc-finally-gives-us-some-optics/) - 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 article as a whole, have conveniently failed to mention both the impeccable safety
- [Meet Lana.](https://nhppa.org/meet-lana/) - Meet Lana. She is the owner of Body Fuel Organics in Regina, and is a true advocate for the natural health industry. Lana turned to the natural health system after watching allopathic medicine fail her family. Being in business for years has allowed her to witness this same healing power of herbs, vitamins and minerals
- [Natural Health Products Are Safer Than Food!](https://nhppa.org/nhps-are-safer-than-food/) - Natural health products (NHPs) are far safer than food, and are demonstrably safer than prescription drugs. According to the Public Health Agency of Canada there are, on average, 240 deaths per year from food related illnesses, and 10,000 deaths from pharmaceuticals per year... versus zero deaths attributed to NHPs. Pharmaceuticals are far more highly regulated
- [Pat Yourselves On The Back!](https://nhppa.org/pat-yourselves-on-the-back/) - Shawn Buckley sat down to record this 2-minute message in order to send a big, heartfelt thank you to you and our entire community. You won't believe how much your hard work and dedication mean to Shawn and the rest of the NHPPA team. None of your efforts go unnoticed. It's been an exciting week!
- [Let's Do It Again!](https://nhppa.org/lets-do-it-again/) - Our first round of letter writing to Members of Parliament was an incredible success! MPs spent June, July and August combing through bottomless piles of your handwritten letters, NHPPA Postcards, Discussion Papers, and Crisis Summaries. Together, we've shown the power of our collective action and the impact we can make when we come together to
- [We Made It To The Standing Committee On Health!](https://nhppa.org/we-made-it-to-scoh/) - Consider this a monumental step in the right direction! Your consistent efforts to engage your MPs are the reason that we are able to share this video today. Every single MP—that's 338 of them—received stacks of postcards, personal letters and educational materials from YOU. As a result, MP Robert Kitchen, pictured above, brought a small
- [We Need You! Volunteer With Us.](https://nhppa.org/we-need-you-volunteer-with-us/) - Can You Believe It? We started campaigning to repeal Bill C-47 just over 100 days ago. In that short span of time, by banding together with a shared mission, we've reached ALL 338 MPs with our postcards, written letters, phone calls, and visits. Last week, our collective efforts were a prominent point of debate in
- [Can You Help NHPPA Run Our Campaigns?](https://nhppa.org/can-you-help-nhppa-run-our-campaigns/) - It's No Small Feat! We are in the process of creating the largest grassroots movement in Canadian history. Nothing short of this will protect our access to natural health products. The NHPPA needs assistance with all levels of campaign preparation and execution including: Campaign Planning Campaign Development Campaign Execution Paid Full-Time Campaign Team Lead Opening
- [The Elephant in the Room at the Latest Standing Committee on Health Meeting](https://nhppa.org/the-elephant-in-the-room-at-the-latest-standing-committee-on-health-meeting/) - This week, the Standing Committee on Health held their second meeting to discuss Health Canada's proposed changes to our natural health product regulations—no doubt as a result of your calls and visits to their offices, and the thousands of postcards and letters filling their desks. The focus of this meeting was for the committee to
- [Media Review | September 18, 2023 to October 18, 2023](https://nhppa.org/media-review-september-18-to-october-18-2023/) - We've been sharing these media reviews with you periodically since summertime, when things in the natural health product industry began shifting rapidly—and not for the better. Below you'll find links to articles, podcasts, video interviews, and more! Our goal with sharing these lists is to support you in staying up-to-date with NHPPA's work in whatever
- [MPs Are Returning To Their Home Riding Offices: Schedule A Meeting](https://nhppa.org/mps-are-returning-to-their-home-riding-offices-schedule-a-meeting/) - MPs are returning to their home riding offices for the week of November 14-17, 2023—so now is the time to schedule in-person meetings during that week! Thanks to your hard work we've already seen remarkable success in bringing attention to the threats our natural health industry, and all its stakeholders, are facing. It’s crucial that
- [Meet Terry](https://nhppa.org/meet-terry/) - Terry is an NHPPA warrior and letter writing machine! She has already mailed a letter to EVERY SINGLE MP—that’s 338 letters!! Efforts like Terry's, that go above and beyond, are helping our MPs to understand the seriousness of the threats facing natural health products and what we, as Canadian citizens, expect them to do about
- [Giving Tuesday | A Special Request From Shawn Buckley](https://nhppa.org/giving-tuesday-2023/) - Our campaigns are already having an impact! Thank you to all who have been a part of our successes to date – by sending a postcard, contacting your Member of Parliament (MP), signing or collecting signatures for our petitions, volunteering, or supporting us financially. Together we are getting information out, having our voices heard by
- [Shawn Buckley Has Been Busy!](https://nhppa.org/private-members-bill-released/) - While you've been busy writing letters and sending postcards to educate our MPs, Shawn Buckley has been busy drafting a new Private Members Bill to repeal sections 500-504 of Bill C-47. A Private Member's Bill is a Bill that can be introduced by any Member of Parliament that is not a Member of the Cabinet.
- [Health Canada | Exploiting the Death of Ezekiel Stephan](https://nhppa.org/health-canada-exploiting-death/) - Are you familiar with the case of Ezekiel Stephan? Join David Stephan, VP of Truehope Canada, and constitutional lawyer Shawn Buckley as they discuss how Health Canada officials are inappropriately using the death of Ezekiel Stephan to push their attempts to over-regulate the natural health industry. In an effort to set the record straight, both
- [The Momentum Is Unmistakeable!](https://nhppa.org/the-momentum-is-unmistakeable/) - Today, it is with endless excitement, that we announce a significant and consequential development in our progress toward our goal to protect the natural health product industry in Canada. Last week, we released a Private Member's Bill, drafted by Shawn Buckley, aimed at repealing Sections 500-504 of the Budget Implementation Act, 2023, No. 1 (formerly
- [Sign Our E-Petition Supporting Bill C-368](https://nhppa.org/sign-our-e-petition-supporting-bill-c-368/) - Last week, we released a Private Member's Bill, drafted by Shawn Buckley, aimed at repealing Sections 500-504 of the Budget Implementation Act, 2023, No. 1 (formerly Bill C-47). As you likely know, these sections, embedded within the annual budget bill, redefine natural health products and subject the entire industry to heightened regulation by moving them fully
- [We Are Doubling Down, In The Best Way](https://nhppa.org/doubling-down/) - The Charter of Health Freedom is the best way for us to protect the Canadian natural health industry. Have you heard of it? NHPPA's petition in support of enacting the Charter of Health Freedom is currently 126,000 signatures strong, making it one of Canada's largest paper petitions (pending delivery). Our goal in the coming months
- [The Interactive Charter](https://nhppa.org/the-interactive-charter/) - The Charter protects our access to Natural Health Products (NHPs) and Traditional Medicines by creating a separate legal category for them. Rather than being deemed as dangerous drugs under the Food and Drugs Act, under the Charter natural health products and traditional medicines are deemed to be safe, as they are in the United States. The
- [The Fight For Health Freedom Never Goes On Holiday](https://nhppa.org/the-fight-for-health-freedom-never-goes-on-holiday/) - This holiday season, we're once again rallying our community for a special cause. We encourage you to initiate conversations with your family and friends about the importance of protecting natural health products and practices, and how the Charter of Health Freedom represents the perfect solution. Despite our ambitious goal of collecting 250,000 petition signatures, we know
- [Register Today | Campaign Update Zoom Call January 31, 2024](https://nhppa.org/register-today-campaign-update-zoom-call-january-31-2024/) - Save the date! Our first Campaign Update of 2024 is taking place on Wednesday, January 31st at 7:00 PM EST / 4:00 PM PST on Zoom. Curious about what’s been accomplished? Eager to know more about our strategic direction? Our Campaign Updates offer you an opportunity to stay informed and have your questions answered. Don’t miss this
- [Join The Movement!](https://nhppa.org/join-the-movement/) - The Charter of Health Freedom is a balanced solution that protects our access to natural health products, while ensuring that safety concerns are addressed in a manner that respects our health freedom and prioritizes positive health outcomes. The Charter achieves this by creating a separate legal category for natural products and practices, with the understanding that
- [It’s A Natural Act, Help Make It Law!](https://nhppa.org/its-a-natural-act-help-make-it-law/) - In the face of mounting challenges to our freedom of choice in healthcare, we invite you to stand with us and be a part of a transformative movement by collecting petition signatures in support of the Charter of Health Freedom. Since the implementation of the Natural Health Product Regulations in January 2004, over 30,000 safe and
- [Health Canada is persistent—and so are we!](https://nhppa.org/health-canada-is-persistent-and-so-are-we/) - There's no better time to take action! Join our electronic letter campaign urging MPs to remove these harmful sections from Bill C-69 before they become law! Why is this important? Budget bills are lengthy, and MPs may not catch every detail. Many MPs might not even be aware of these proposed changes, just like those that were
- [Discussion Paper Release: Hidden Changes in Canada's 2024 Budget Bill C-69](https://nhppa.org/discussion-paper-release-hidden-changes-in-canadas-2024-budget-bill-c-69/) - Health Canada is at it again with an alarming new attack on your health rights. The proposed 2024 Budget Bill includes amendments that grant Health Canada unprecedented regulatory authority over off-label uses of drugs and natural health products—significantly affecting medical professionals’ and natural health practitioners’ ability to provide effective healthcare, and our ability as members
- [One Letter, One Minute: Double the Impact](https://nhppa.org/one-letter-one-minute-double-the-impact/) - There are only TWO DAYS left until second reading! Please send an electronic letter in support of Bill C-368 and share this task with others! We've already made waves with over 300,000 electronic letters supporting Bill C-368 sent to our MPs! But imagine the impact if every person receiving this email sends just one more
- [TWO Actions to Take Before Bill C-368 Goes to Second Reading in TWO Days](https://nhppa.org/two-actions-to-take-before-bill-c-368-goes-to-second-reading-in-two-days/) - Bill C-368’s second reading is scheduled in just TWO days! The first hour of debate for Bill C-368’s second reading is scheduled in just TWO days, on Thursday, April 11th, 2024. Time is of the essence! We know these Bill numbers are difficult to keep straight, so as a quick reminder: Bill C-368 seeks to
- [Sign the registered e-petition in support of Bill C-368](https://nhppa.org/sign-the-registered-e-petition-in-support-of-bill-c-368/) - Let's continue to stand united and push forward. We've done something remarkable together! Thanks to your unwavering support, the NHPPA's e-petition in support of the Private Member's Bill, Bill C-368, has gathered 15,099 signatures. Together, we've also sent over 300,000 electronic letters to Members of Parliament in support of Bill C-368. These actions demonstrated to
- [Shawn Buckley on The Highwire | The Canadian Government’s War on Supplements](https://nhppa.org/shawn-buckley-on-the-highwire-the-canadian-governments-war-on-supplements/) - We’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again—Canada is on a global stage when it comes to natural health product regulation. The world is watching to see how we respond to Health Canada in an effort to maintain our freedom of choice. Shawn Buckley recently joined the legendary Del Bigtree on The Highwire to
- [Tell Health Canada What You Think Of Their Plans To Crush The NHP Industry With Fees](https://nhppa.org/tell-health-canada-what-you-think-of-their-plans-to-crush-the-nhp-industry-with-fees/) - On March 27th, NHPPA’s Shawn Buckley and Veronica Jean attended Health Canada’s engagement session on Revisions to the Proposed Fees for Natural Health Products.The purpose of this meeting was to review Health Canada’s proposed revisions to the fees for regulating natural health products (NHPs) and to continue engaging stakeholders in important conversations about the effects of
- [Amplify Our Voices | Share Our Bill C-368 Video](https://nhppa.org/amplify-our-voices-share-our-bill-c-368-video/) - Have you heard? The second reading for the Private Members Bill (Bill C-368) is fast-approaching. Members of Parliament will soon vote for or against this Bill that aims to protect the natural health products in Canada by repealing sections 500-504 of Bill C-47 which applied $5 million per day fines to the industry. We need your help
- [Next Campaign Update Call March 27, 2024](https://nhppa.org/next-campaign-update-call-march-27-2024/) - Together, We Are Unstoppable! In a remarkable demonstration of unity and resolve, you mobilized to send an astonishing 80,000 electronic letters to Members of Parliament in just one week, marking an incredible moment in our collective advocacy. Each electronic letter sent was a testament to the power of our voices and the strength of our commitment to
- [80,000 Electronic Letters Were Sent To MPs In Just One Week](https://nhppa.org/80000-electronic-letters-were-sent-to-mps-in-just-one-week/) - Together, We Are Unstoppable! In a remarkable demonstration of unity and resolve, you mobilized to send an astonishing 80,000 electronic letters to Members of Parliament in just one week, marking an incredible moment in our collective advocacy. Each electronic letter sent was a testament to the power of our voices and the strength of our commitment to
- [MP Blaine Calkins and Shawn Buckley | Replay Now Available](https://nhppa.org/mp-blaine-calkins-and-shawn-buckley-replay-now-available/) - What Is This Bill C-368 NHPPA Keeps Talking About? What is Bill C-368? How does a Private Members Bill come to be? What is the purpose of this Bill? And what is the status of Bill C-368 and our mission to protect the Canadian natural health industry? Everything you need to know, and more, can
- [Druthers March 2024 | Join The Campaign](https://nhppa.org/druthers-march-2024-join-the-campaign/) - Would You Like To Learn More Discover the urgent battle for the future of natural health in Canada. Health Canada’s initiatives threaten to drastically limit access to natural health products (NHPs) cherished by many Canadians. Health Canada’s initiatives will prevent companies from using traditional use evidence in licensing their products, potentially eradicating essential natural remedies
- [Save The Date | A Global Dialogue On Natural Health Freedom](https://nhppa.org/save-the-date-a-global-dialogue-on-natural-health-freedom/) - Shawn Buckley’s Week Got Off To An Mark Your Calendars For This Pivotal Event In these unparalleled times, the significance of safeguarding our inherent rights to make informed health decisions and maintain autonomy over our own bodies has become strikingly clear. As we stand at the crossroads of change and challenge, the conversation around natural health and
- [Shawn Buckley Took The Stage at The Health Freedom Symposium](https://nhppa.org/shawn-buckley-took-the-stage-at-the-health-freedom-symposiumhawn-buckleys-week-got-off-to-an-exciting-start-on-monday-mr-buckley-took-the-stage-alongside-six-esteemed-panelists-at-the-medi/) - Shawn Buckley’s Week Got Off To An Shawn Buckley’s Week Got Off To An Exciting Start! On Monday, Mr. Buckley took the stage alongside six esteemed panelists at The Medical Freedom Symposium 2024, to exchange insights on an issue that crosses borders… health freedom. Panelists with diverse backgrounds including Del Bigtree, Kelly Gallagher, Steve Kirsch, Dr.
- [Are You Following Us?](https://nhppa.org/are-you-following-us/) - As we continue applying pressure with our campaign actions, we’re once again increasing our efforts to reach out through social media. We know that many of you may spend time on these channels each day, or know folks who do, so we need to be sharing our message in these spaces too! If you are a
- [Next Campaign Update Zoom Call February 21, 2024](https://nhppa.org/next-campaign-update-zoom-call-february-21-2024/) - We’re Doing It Again! The overwhelming success of last week’s first 2024 Campaign Update Zoom call speaks volumes about the dedication and passion of our community! In response to the enthusiastic feedback we’ve received, we’re thrilled to announce the introduction of regular monthly Campaign Update Zoom calls! Our next update is now scheduled for Wednesday, February 21st, at
- [It’s All Because Of You!](https://nhppa.org/its-all-because-of-you/) - A very special and heartfelt thank you to everyone who has and continues to provide donations. Another special shout out to the generous donors who were on our Campaign Update call on Wednesday and made donations during and immediately after the call. It’s because of you, and supporters like you, that we can continue our work to protect
- [Bill C-368 Second Reading | Postponed](https://nhppa.org/10055-2/) - Bill C-368’s second reading was scheduled to take place last night. As often occurs, Parliamentary business shifted, and the second reading has been postponed until at least next week. We have a little more time! So, we are still asking you to take two actions… We know these Bill numbers are difficult to keep straight,
- [Next Campaign Update Call April 24, 2024](https://nhppa.org/next-campaign-update-call-april-24-2024/) - Our next Campaign Update is scheduled for Wednesday, April 24th, at 7:00 PM EST / 4:00 PM PST on Zoom. Curious about the latest developments in our effort to protect Canadians’ access to natural health products? Our Campaign Updates provide a platform for you to catch up with Shawn Buckley and the NHPPA team, while diving into
- [Join Our Exclusive Networks](https://nhppa.org/join-our-exclusive-networks/) - The first hour of debate for Bill C-368 further highlighted the pressing need to protect the NHP industry. We must sustain our advocacy to ensure the bill passes second reading and goes to the Standing Committee on Health for further consideration. We urge you to stay engaged and advocate for Bill C-368 by contacting your MP.
- [Get Your Action Kit](https://nhppa.org/get-your-action-kit/) - NHPPA recently announced a set of brand-new pages, custom-built for YOU, that are now live on our website. We invite you to explore the page that’s right for you. There you’ll find everything you need to know to be well-informed about the issues facing your corner of the natural health product industry. Plus, at the
- [This is an exciting moment for our cause!](https://nhppa.org/this-is-an-exciting-moment-for-our-cause/) - 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
- [Who Owns You? Health Canada? An Update on Your Ownership.](https://nhppa.org/who-owns-you-health-canada-an-update-on-your-ownership/) - 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
- [Highlights from Bill C-368 Second Reading April 29, 2024](https://nhppa.org/highlights-from-bill-c-368-second-reading-april-29-2024/) - 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
- [Are You A Canadian Herbalist? Do You Know Any Herbal Medicine Practitioners?](https://nhppa.org/are-you-a-canadian-herbalist-do-you-know-any-herbal-medicine-practitioners/) - (If you're a member of the public who utilizes herbal medicine, you should keep reading, too!) NHPPA is inviting... all Canadian Herbalists all Canadian herbal medicine practitioners, and members of the public who utilize herbal medicine ...to a roundtable conversation with several prominent Canadian herbalists, herbal medicine manufacturers and distributors, and practitioners utilizing herbal medicine.
- [We have breaking news that you MUST be aware of!](https://nhppa.org/we-have-breaking-news-that-you-must-be-aware-of/) - This past month has been a whirlwind of change, with new updates emerging almost daily. We're inviting you to hear all the most recent news at our next Campaign Update Live Call on Wednesday, May 22 at 7:00 pm ET / 4:00 pm PT. As usual, we'll update you on our most recent milestones including progress
- [Ready to celebrate all that we've achieved?](https://nhppa.org/ready-to-celebrate-all-that-weve-achieved/) - While there's still much work ahead, let's take a moment to reflect on how far we've come and honour all of your hard work! This video was compiled in early 2024 to celebrate all the ways we've come together to help protect access to natural health products. Check out the two-minute video to learn more!
- [May Campaign Update Zoom Call | Event Time Change](https://nhppa.org/the-must-attend-event-of-the-year/) - The Must-Attend Event Of The Year! This may be our most important Campaign Update call of the year... It’s certainly one that you cannot miss! With alarming new changes being proposed in the 2024 Budget Bill, it’s clear that Health Canada is ramping up their attack on the natural health industry. We must prepare for
- [What A Year It Has Been!](https://nhppa.org/what-a-year-it-has-been-2023/) - As we embrace the holiday season, we want to extend our warmest wishes to you and your loved ones. The remarkable progress we've witnessed since our campaigning launched in June is a testament to your hard work! WATCH THIS 90-SECOND VIDEO TO SEE 2023 IN REVIEW NHPPA's 2023 highlight reel includes: We produced a discussion paper,
- [You're Definitely On Our Nice List This Year!](https://nhppa.org/nice-list/) - First and foremost, thank you for your support. Because of you, we are making great strides. Support comes in many ways, from providing one-time and reoccurring donations, sharing our campaigns with your networks, and by liking, sharing, and subscribing to our social media feeds. Put all together, because of your efforts, Canadians across the country are
- [How Natural Health Products Saved MP Calkins from the PM Speeches](https://nhppa.org/how-natural-health-products-saved-mp-calkins-from-the-pm-speeches/) - 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
- [Bill C-368 Second Reading: A Crucial Step Towards Protecting Natural Health Products In Canada](https://nhppa.org/bill-c-368-second-reading-a-crucial-step-towards-protecting-natural-health-products-in-canada/) - 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
- [Missed Our April Campaign Update? Watch the Replay Now!](https://nhppa.org/missed-our-april-campaign-update-watch-the-replay-now/) - Our April Campaign Update took place last night, but don't worry—you can catch up on all the important discussions right now! Here's a recap of what we covered: Exciting new resources Updates on Bill C-368 and second reading Updates on Health Canada's consultation period on Cost Recovery Answering questions from our community! Watch the replay
- [Campaign Update Replay Now Available | March 27, 2024](https://nhppa.org/campaign-update-replay-now-available-march-27-2024/) - Missed Our March Campaign Update Call? Watch the Replay Now! Here’s a glimpse of what was covered: A review of our accomplishments Updates from Health Canada’s meeting on Cost Recovery including its expected impact on Canadian businesses and product availability The latest on Bill C-368’s progress Catch up on the latest developments and find out
- [Campaign Update Replay Now Available | January 31, 2024](https://nhppa.org/campaign-update-replay-now-available-january-31-2024/) - That’s a wrap on our first Campaign Update of 2024! If you weren’t able to attend live, the video replay of last week’s Campaign Update call is now available! During the call last week, Shawn Buckley relived our many recent achievements, reviewed our goals, shared some exciting plans for the upcoming year, and answered questions from our
- [A Global Dialogue on Natural Health Freedom Replay | Shawn Buckey, Dr. Robert Malone, Dr. Robert Verkerk](https://nhppa.org/a-global-dialogue-on-natural-health-freedom-replay-shawn-buckey-dr-robert-malone-dr-robert-verkerk/) - Good Things Come In Threes Take three of the leaders of the health freedom movement from three parts of the world and have them talk to each other for 90 minutes about the state of regulatory affairs concerning natural health products in three of the most influential jurisdictions—that’s exactly what we did last night! Shawn
- [Campaign Update Replay Now Available | February 21, 2024](https://nhppa.org/campaign-update-replay-now-available-february-21-2024/) - It was a pleasure connecting with all of you during last week’s Campaign Update call! For those who missed the live session, the video replay is now accessible on our Rumble channel. Since June 2023, we’ve been urging you to write letters to your MPs as a part of our “Pressure Your MP” Campaign. Many of you
- [Bill C-368 Explained in 2-minutes](https://nhppa.org/next-campaign-update-call-march-27-2024-2/) - Together, We Are Unstoppable! We’re thrilled to share another educational video with you! At the NHPPA, our mission is to safeguard the Canadian natural health product industry from excessive government regulation. To achieve this, we’re actively organizing campaigns, including rallying support for Bill C-368. Recognizing the complexity of the issues facing the natural health industry, we’ve
- [MP Blaine Calkins and Shawn Buckley Discuss Bill C-368 | March 18th at 11am ET](https://nhppa.org/mp-blaine-calkins-and-shawn-buckley-discuss-bill-c-368-march-18th-at-11am-et/) - Would You Like To Learn More About Bill C-368? MP Blaine Calkins, who is responsible for bringing Bill C-368 to the House of Commons, has added an extra stop on his cross-Canada tour to sit down with Shawn Buckley for an in-depth discussion on his efforts to protect the natural health industry, and how Bill
- [Our 5 Campaign Goals](https://nhppa.org/chariti-provide-educational-boost-for-children/) - The NHPPA has been leading national campaigns against threats to natural health products since 2008. And as you may know, we’re doing it again. Guided by Shawn Buckley’s expertise, NHPPA navigates the legal landscape, disseminates truthful and accurate information, and organizes campaigns with clear goals. 1. Repeal sections 500-504 of Bill C-47 Bill C-47 is

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- [HOME](https://nhppa.org/) - Since 2008, NHPPA has been dedicated to protecting Canadians' access to natural health products. What would you do without supplements? Join us to learn more and get involved!
- [Réseau homéopathique](https://nhppa.org/fr/reseau-homeopathique/) - Nous avons besoin de votre soutien de toute urgence pour mobiliser votre communauté et protéger le secteur des produits de santé naturels, y compris votre entreprise, face au cadre d'autogestion de la santé et aux initiatives de recouvrement des coûts mis en place par Santé Canada.
- [Discussion Papers](https://nhppa.org/discussion-papers/) - A top-tier source of information about the threats facing Canadian natural health products. We have published truthful and accurate information about the law and the challenges facing the industry.
- [Homeopathic Network](https://nhppa.org/homeopathic-network/) - We urgently need your support to engage your community and protect the natural health industry, including your business, in the face of Health Canada’s Self-Care Framework and Cost Recovery initiatives.
- [Trousse du praticien](https://nhppa.org/fr/trousse-du-praticien/) - Nous avons besoin de toute urgence de votre soutien pour mobiliser votre communauté et protéger l'industrie des produits de santé naturels, y compris votre entreprise, face au Cadre d'autosoins et aux initiatives de recouvrement des coûts de Santé Canada.
- [Practitioner Action Kit](https://nhppa.org/practitioners/) - We urgently need your support to engage your community and protect the natural health industry, including your business, in the face of Health Canada’s Self-Care Framework and Cost Recovery initiatives.
- [Association de Protection des Produits de Santé Naturels (NHPPA)](https://nhppa.org/fr/accueil/) - Depuis 2008, la NHPPA protège l'accès des Canadiens aux produits de santé naturels. Que feriez-vous sans suppléments ? Joignez-nous pour agir!
- [Fichiers à imprimer](https://nhppa.org/fr/a-imprimer/) - L'Association pour la protection des produits de santé naturels propose des documents imprimables prêts à l'emploi et des ressources pour vous aider à faire passer le message, à agir et à protéger l'accès aux produits de santé naturels au Canada.
- [Printables](https://nhppa.org/printables/) - The NHPPA offers ready-to-use printables and resources to help you spread the message, take action, and protect access to natural health products in Canada.
- [Faites un don aujourd'hui](https://nhppa.org/fr/faites-un-don-2/) - Grâce à vous, nous protégeons l'accès aux produits de santé naturels au Canada. Aidez-nous à continuer notre mission en faisant un don!
- [Faites un don aujourd'hui](https://nhppa.org/fr/faites-un-don/) - Grâce à vous, nous protégeons l'accès aux produits de santé naturels au Canada. Aidez-nous à continuer notre mission en faisant un don!
- [Donate Today](https://nhppa.org/donate-today-secure/) - It is only because of you, and supporters like you, that we can continue our work to protect access to natural health products in Canada. Donate to protect access to natural health products.
- [Donate Today](https://nhppa.org/donate/) - It is only because of you, and supporters like you, that we can continue our work to protect access to natural health products in Canada. Donate to protect access to natural health products.
- [Events](https://nhppa.org/events/) - Events, conferences, and conversations that inform, empower, and connect Canadians passionate about health freedom, informed choice, and fundamental rights.
- [Événements](https://nhppa.org/fr/evenements/) - Événements, conférences et débats qui informent, responsabilisent et rassemblent les Canadiens passionnés par la liberté en matière de santé et le libre choix.
- [NHPPA - Live](https://nhppa.org/live/) - Dynamic events, conferences, and conversations to inform, empower and connect Canadians passionate about health freedom, informed choice and fundamental rights.
- [Memoire de la NHPPA concernant le projet de loi C-224](https://nhppa.org/fr/memoire-nhppa-c-224/) - Conséquences du projet de loi C-224 sur les libertés en matière de santé au Canada – compilation des notes de bas de page et des références tirées du mémoire de Shawn Buckley, permettant d'accéder facilement aux sources qui étayent son analyse et ses recommandations.
- [Mission critique : je soutiens le projet de loi C-224](https://nhppa.org/fr/loi224/) - Mission critique : assurons-nous que le projet de loi C-224 (Projet de loi d'initiative parlementaire) soit adopté au cours de la présente session parlementaire
- [Mission Critical: Support Bill C-224](https://nhppa.org/bill224/) - 1000 candidates in this election will result in 338 MPs who must be a voice for 82% of Canadians who depend on natural health products for their well-being.
- [Participez](https://nhppa.org/fr/participez/) - Ne sous-estimez pas votre pouvoir en tant que citoyen canadien. Votre voix compte ! Participez à nos campagnes de la manière qui vous convient le mieux.
- [NHPPA's Brief on C-224](https://nhppa.org/nhppa-brief-c-224/) - Implications of Bill C-368 on Canadian health freedoms - compilation of footnotes and references from Shawn Buckley’s brief, providing easy access to the sources that support his analysis and recommendations.
- [Bill C-224: Briefs](https://nhppa.org/224briefs/) - 1000 candidates in this election will result in 338 MPs who must be a voice for 82% of Canadians who depend on natural health products for their well-being.
- [Unlabeled: Manufacturing Consent](https://nhppa.org/manufacturing-consent/) - Health Canada fast-tracks cloned meat with almost no evidence — and no labels — yet demands drug-style regulation for natural health products with decades of proven safety.
- [Mémoire sur le projet de loi C-224](https://nhppa.org/fr/224memoire/) - 1000 candidates in this election will result in 338 MPs who must be a voice for 82% of Canadians who depend on natural health products for their well-being.
- [Newsletters](https://nhppa.org/newsletter/) - 1000 candidates in this election will result in 338 MPs who must be a voice for 82% of Canadians who depend on natural health products for their well-being.
- [Media](https://nhppa.org/media/) - Welcome to our media page with our recent media releases, a downloadable media kit, featured stories, and downloadable resources like photos, logos, and more.
- [Retailer Action Kit](https://nhppa.org/retailers/) - We urgently need your support to engage your community and protect the natural health industry, including your business, in the face of Health Canada’s Self-Care Framework and Cost Recovery initiatives.
- [Manufacturer Action Kit](https://nhppa.org/manufacturers/) - We urgently need your support to engage your community and protect the natural health industry, including your business, in the face of Health Canada’s Self-Care Framework and Cost Recovery initiatives.
- [Citizen Action Kit](https://nhppa.org/citizens/) - We urgently need your support to engage your community and protect the natural health industry, including your business, in the face of Health Canada’s Self-Care Framework and Cost Recovery initiatives.
- [The Charter Of Health Freedom 2026](https://nhppa.org/cohf-26/) - Send a new e-letter to MPs and the Standing Committee on Health, urging them to support the Charter of Health Freedom for protection of natural health products.
- [Thank You!](https://nhppa.org/cohf-thanks/) - We are taking the Charter on tour across Canada! Join us in-person at live events or watch online as we drive the petitions and the Charter to Ottawa.
- [Our Goals](https://nhppa.org/our-goals/) - We are leading a national campaign to stop Health Canada’s proposed changes to natural health product regulation and to protect your access to natural health products and the practitioners that use them.
- [About NHPPA](https://nhppa.org/about/) - Natural Health Product Protection Association has 15 yrs of experience advocating for freedom of choice and the protection of natural health products and dietary supplements in Canada.
- [Get Involved](https://nhppa.org/get-involved/) - Never underestimate your power as an individual Canadian citizen. Your voice matters. There are many ways to participate in our campaigns, choose what feels best for you!
- [About NHPPA](https://nhppa.org/about-nhppa/) - Natural Health Product Protection Association has 15 yrs of experience advocating for freedom of choice and the protection of natural health products and dietary supplements in Canada.
- [Socialisons](https://nhppa.org/fr/socialisons/) - Suivez-nous sur vos réseaux sociaux préférés pour rester informé, participer aux discussions ou partager du contenu pertinent avec votre communauté. Agissez avec nous !
- [Let's Get Social](https://nhppa.org/socials/) - Follow us on your favourite social media platforms! Whether you’re looking to keep up with the latest updates, engage in discussions, or share valuable content with your community, our social media channels are a hub of action.
- [La charte de la liberté de choix en santé 2026](https://nhppa.org/fr/cohf/) - La pétition historique pour la liberté en matière de santé, qui a recueilli 157 057 signatures, a été déposée par le député Blaine Calkins et acceptée par le greffier des pétitions !
- [Guest Recommendation](https://nhppa.org/guest-recommendation/) - Suggest or recommend someone you think would be a great interview guest for one of NHPPA TV's many shows and programs.
- [Rejoindre la tournée](https://nhppa.org/fr/rejoindre-la-tournee/) - Des billets gratuits sont disponibles pour la tournée de la Charte de la santé ! Rejoignez-nous en personne lors des événements en direct ou regardez en ligne.
- [The Health Charter Tour & The World’s Greatest Health Show](https://nhppa.org/health-charter-tour/) - We are taking the Charter on tour across Canada! Join us in-person at live events or watch online as we drive the petitions and the Charter to Ottawa.
- [What's New](https://nhppa.org/news/) - The “What’s New” section of our website provides regular updates on our campaigns, insights into new legislative or regulatory developments, and opportunities to take action.
- [Sans étiquette : Fabrication du consentement](https://nhppa.org/fr/sans-etiquette-fabrication-du-consentement/) - Health Canada is quietly preparing to allow cloned beef and pork into the national food supply, with no human safety trials and with no long-term animal studies.
- [Speakers and Topics](https://nhppa.org/speakers/) - Watch, listen and learn about the topics and the speakers covered on The World's Greatest Health Show
- [Intervenants et sujets](https://nhppa.org/fr/intervenants/) - Regardez, écoutez et découvrez les thèmes abordés et les intervenants présents dans Le plus grand événement sur la santé au monde
- [Les lettres de tournée de la Charte de Santé](https://nhppa.org/fr/les-lettres-de-tournee-de-la-charte-de-sante/)
- [L'emission en direct de la tournée](https://nhppa.org/fr/en-direct/) - Regardez en direct comment Shawn conduit les pétitions et la Charte à Ottawa
- [The Health Charter Tour Action Items](https://nhppa.org/hct-action-items/) - Steps you can take to assist the NHPPA in making The Health Charter Tour and The World's Greatest Health Show a success, and making The Charter Of Health Freedom Part Of Canadian Law.
- [The Health Charter Tour Live Show Recordings](https://nhppa.org/live-show-recordings/) - Catch up at your own pace and watch the recordings of past live shows as Shawn drives the petitions and the Charter to Ottawa
- [Join The Health Charter Tour](https://nhppa.org/join-the-tour/) - Free tickets are available for the Health Charter Tour! Join us in-person at live events or watch online as Shawn drives the petition and the Charter to Ottawa.
- [Points d'action de la tournée](https://nhppa.org/fr/hct-points-action/) - Les mesures que vous pouvez prendre pour aider la NHPPA à faire en sorte que la Charte de la liberté de choix en santé fasse partie du droit canadien.
- [The Health Charter Tour Letters](https://nhppa.org/health-charter-tour-letters/) - Health Canada’s regulations risk wiping out traditional and natural medicine. Send letters to your MPs to help protect access to Natural health products in Canada.
- [testsdfdasFDSAFASDF](https://nhppa.org/testsdfdasfdsafasdf/)
- [Tournée pour la Charte de santé et le plus grand événement sur la santé au monde](https://nhppa.org/fr/tournee-pour-la-charte-de-sante/) - Rejoignez-nous en personne lors d'événements en direct ou regardez en ligne alors que nous acheminons les pétitions et la Charte à Ottawa.
- [Trousse du citoyen](https://nhppa.org/fr/trousse-du-citoyen/) - Nous avons besoin de toute urgence de votre soutien pour mobiliser votre communauté et protéger l'industrie des produits de santé naturels, y compris votre entreprise, face au Cadre d'autosoins et aux initiatives de recouvrement des coûts de Santé Canada.
- [Trousse du détaillant](https://nhppa.org/fr/trousse-du-detaillant/) - Nous avons besoin de toute urgence de votre soutien pour mobiliser votre communauté et protéger l'industrie des produits de santé naturels, y compris votre entreprise, face au Cadre d'autosoins et aux initiatives de recouvrement des coûts de Santé Canada.
- [Trousse du fabricant](https://nhppa.org/fr/trousse-du-fabricant/) - Nous avons besoin de toute urgence de votre soutien pour mobiliser votre communauté et protéger l'industrie des produits de santé naturels, y compris votre entreprise, face au Cadre d'autosoins et aux initiatives de recouvrement des coûts de Santé Canada.
- [La tournée de la Charte de la santé - Actions à entreprendre](https://nhppa.org/fr/la-tournee-de-la-charte-de-la-sante-actions-a-entreprendre/) - Rejoignez-nous en personne lors d'événements en direct ou regardez en ligne alors que nous acheminons les pétitions et la Charte à Ottawa.
- [The World’s Greatest Health Show Speakers, Experts & Professionals](https://nhppa.org/wghs-participants/) - We are taking the Charter on tour across Canada! Join us in-person at live events or watch online as we drive the petitions and the Charter to Ottawa.
- [Merci !](https://nhppa.org/fr/merci/) - We are taking the Charter on tour across Canada! Join us in-person at live events or watch online as we drive the petitions and the Charter to Ottawa.
- [Careers](https://nhppa.org/careers/) - Are you looking for a position with meaning and impact? View our current openings.
- [Trousse d'action](https://nhppa.org/fr/trousse-daction/) - Nos kits d'action ont été conçus pour vous permettre d'éduquer, d'inspirer et de responsabiliser votre communauté afin qu'elle participe activement à ce mouvement important.
- [NHPPA’s Action Kits](https://nhppa.org/action-kits/) - Our Action Kits were crafted to make it easy for you to educate, inspire and empower your community to actively participate in this important movement.
- [testing popup](https://nhppa.org/testing-popup/)
- [Quoi de neuf ?](https://nhppa.org/fr/quoi-de-neuf/) - La section « Quoi de neuf » fournit des mises à jour régulières sur nos campagnes, des aperçus des nouveaux développements, et des opportunités d'action.
- [Is this the end?](https://nhppa.org/discussion-paper-health-canada-initiatives/) - Health Canada is moving forward with multiple initiatives that will destroy the natural health industry and consumer access to natural health products and practices.
- [Health Canada Letter Campaign](https://nhppa.org/health-canada-letter-campaign/) - Private Member’s Bill, Bill C-368 is proceeding through the Parliamentary process. Canadians are communicating with their MPs in astonishing numbers. Join us to protect natural health products!
- [Take Action](https://nhppa.org/take-action/) - Consistent, deliberate actions lead to lasting success. The journey ahead requires persistence, and we need the support of every Canadian citizen to make a lasting difference.
- [Passez à l'action](https://nhppa.org/fr/passez-a-laction/) - Des actions constantes et déterminées conduisent à un succès durable. Avec persévérance et le soutien de chaque Canadien, nous pouvons créer un impact durable.
- [​​​Abonnez-vous](https://nhppa.org/fr/abonnez-vous/) - Joignez nos abonnés pour protéger l'accès aux produits et pratiques de santé naturels (PSN) et votre liberté de choix. Abonnez-vous pour rester informé!
- [Subscribe](https://nhppa.org/subscribe/) - Our subscribers are invested in protecting their access to natural health products (NHPs) and practices, as well as their freedom of choice. Subscribe for the latest updates!
- [Documents de discussion](https://nhppa.org/fr/documents-de-discussion/) - Une source de premier plan sur les menaces concernant les produits de santé naturels canadiens, avec des informations précises sur la loi et les défis de l'industrie.
- [Postcards For Natural Health](https://nhppa.org/postcards/) - Download & share NHPPA postcards to raise awareness & support the protection of natural health products in Canada. Take action & contact your MP today!
- [Mettez la pression sur votre député](https://nhppa.org/fr/mettez-la-pression-sur-votre-depute/) - En 2008, une pression continue a permis de protéger l'accès aux produits de santé naturels : chaque député a été inondé de messages. Il est temps de recommencer.
- [Pressure Your MP](https://nhppa.org/pressure-your-mp/) - Sustained pressure is why we succeeded to protect Canadians’ access to natural health products in 2008: We flooded every MP’s office. We need to do this again.
- [Cartes postales pour la santé naturelle](https://nhppa.org/cartespostales/) - Téléchargez et partagez les cartes postales de la NHPPA pour sensibiliser et soutenir la protection des produits de santé naturels au Canada. Passez à l'action et contactez votre député dès aujourd'hui!
- [Projet de loi émanant d'un député C-368](https://nhppa.org/fr/projet-de-loi-emanant-dun-depute-c-368/) - Le projet de loi C-368 progresse au Parlement. Des Canadiens contactent leurs députés en masse. Aidez-nous à protéger les produits de santé naturels!
- [Il n'y a pas de juste milieu](https://nhppa.org/fr/il-ny-a-pas-de-juste-milieu/) - Le document de discussion de Shawn Buckley examine la perte de liberté des Canadiens et les restrictions gouvernementales à travers une perspective historique et juridique.
- [Cartes postales « Dites adieu! »](https://nhppa.org/fr/cartes-postales-dites-adieu/) - Un million de cartes postales ont été distribuées dans les magasins d'alimentation naturelle et cliniques de santé à travers le Canada, touchant ainsi tous les députés.
- [Communiquer avec les députés](https://nhppa.org/fr/communiquer-avec-les-deputes/) - Communiquez votre passion pour la question. Nous devons communiquer à une échelle que les députés et leur personnel n'ont jamais connue auparavant.
- [Votre trousse d'action pour la rédaction des lettres](https://nhppa.org/fr/votre-trousse-daction-pour-la-redaction-des-lettres/) - Envoyons un message clair : nous ne nous arrêterons pas tant que notre droit d'accès aux produits de santé naturels ne sera pas protégé. Envoyez une lettre à votre député!
- [Abroger la section 31 <br>du projet de loi C-69](https://nhppa.org/fr/abroger-la-section-31-du-projet-de-loi-c-69/) - Le projet de loi C-69 menace la liberté des professionnels de santé naturelle de fournir des soins efficaces et limite l'accès du public à ces traitements essentiels.
- [Faites du bénévolat](https://nhppa.org/fr/faites-du-benevolat/) - Prêt à façonner l’avenir du Canada ? Les bénévoles sont essentiels à notre mission. Votre engagement fera une immense différence à travers tout le pays.
- [Est-ce la fin?](https://nhppa.org/fr/document-de-travail-et-de-discussion-initiatives-2023-de-sante-canada/) - Santé Canada met en place des initiatives qui menacent l'industrie de la santé naturelle et l'accès des consommateurs aux produits et pratiques de santé naturels.
- [Sonnettes d’alarme dans la politique en matière de santé](https://nhppa.org/fr/sonnettes-dalarme-dans-la-politique-en-matiere-de-sante/) - Pour la deuxième année consécutive, Santé Canada a caché des changements à la Loi sur les aliments et drogues dans un projet de loi budgétaire, limitant l'accès aux PSN.
- [Modifications du test d'approbation des médicaments](https://nhppa.org/fr/modifications-du-test-dapprobation-des-medicaments/) - Les changements au test d'approbation des médicaments ont permis d'approuver les vaccins COVID-19 sans preuve objective de leur sécurité, efficacité ou balance bénéfices/risques.
- [Résumé de la crise](https://nhppa.org/fr/resume-de-la-crise/) - Notre résumé de 2 pages sur la crise des produits de santé naturels peut être imprimé en recto-verso, pour le distribuer facilement ou l'inclure dans une lettre à votre député.
- [Carrières](https://nhppa.org/fr/carrieres/) - Vous êtes à la recherche d'un poste qui a du sens et de l'impact ? Consultez nos offres d'emploi actuelles.
- [Contactez-nous](https://nhppa.org/fr/contactez-nous/) - Prenez contact avec nous ! Nous apprécions votre engagement. Ensemble, nous réussirons à protéger l'accès des Canadiens aux produits de santé naturels!
- [Mission 338: Archive](https://nhppa.org/mission-338-archive/) - 1000 candidates in this election will result in 338 MPs who must be a voice for 82% of Canadians who depend on natural health products for their well-being.
- [Mission 338 : Archives](https://nhppa.org/fr/mission-338-archive-fr/) - Plus de 1 000 candidats doivent être la voix des 34 millions de Canadiens (82 %) qui dépendent des produits de santé naturels pour maintenir leur bien-être.
- [Mission 338 : Parlez pour la santé naturelle](https://nhppa.org/fr/mission-338-parlez-pour-la-sante-naturelle/) - Plus de 1 000 candidats doivent être la voix des 34 millions de Canadiens (82 %) qui dépendent des produits de santé naturels pour maintenir leur bien-être.
- [Mission 338: Speak Up For Natural Health](https://nhppa.org/mission-338/) - #1000 candidates in this election will result in 338 MPs who must be a voice for 82% of Canadians who depend on natural health products for their well-being.
- [Postcard Gallery](https://nhppa.org/postcard-gallery/) - Scroll through the gallery of images and see that you’re not alone in pushing back against Health Canada’s proposed restrictions on natural health products.
- [Private Member’s Bill C-368](https://nhppa.org/bill-c368/) - Private Member’s Bill, Bill C-368 is proceeding through the Parliamentary process. Canadians are communicating with their MPs in astonishing numbers. Join us to protect natural health products!
- [Nos objectifs](https://nhppa.org/fr/nos-objectifs/) - Nous menons une campagne nationale pour arrêter les changements de Santé Canada et protéger l'accès aux produits de santé naturels et aux praticiens qui les utilisent.
- [À propos de la NHPPA](https://nhppa.org/fr/a-propos/) - La NHPPA a 15 ans d'expérience dans la défense de la liberté de choix et la protection des produits de santé naturels et des compléments alimentaires au Canada.
- [Volunteer With Us](https://nhppa.org/volunteer/) - Are you ready to help shape Canada’s future? Volunteers are vital to the work we do and contribute to NHPPA making a difference every day. Your dedication and efforts will have an immense impact across Canada.
- [Modifications coûteuses proposées à l'exportation et à l'importation](https://nhppa.org/fr/modifications-couteuses-proposees-a-lexportation-et-a-limportation/) - Ces changements ne feront que nuire aux entreprises du secteur des PSN et restreindre l’accès des Canadiens aux suppléments dont ils dépendent.
- [Recouvrement des coûts dans le cadre d’autosoins](https://nhppa.org/fr/recouvrement-des-couts-dans-le-cadre-dautosoins/) - Le recouvrement des coûts menace l’accessibilité des PSN au Canada, car il pourrait forcer les petits et moyens fabricants de PSN à cesser leurs activités et augmenter considérablement le coût des produits restant sur le marché pour les consommateurs.
- [Origine du cadre d’autosoin : Les documents de « preuves » de Santé Canada](https://nhppa.org/fr/origine-du-cadre-dautosoin-les-documents-de-preuves-de-sante-canada/) - La proposition de Santé Canada pour les produits d’autosoins revient à une approche qui ne fonctionnait pas et qui avait déjà provoqué une révolte citoyenne : soumettre les produits naturels et les médicaments chimiques aux mêmes règlements.
- [My Story, My Health](https://nhppa.org/myhealth/) - Have natural health products boosted your energy, eased stress, enhanced athletic abilities, or supported you through health challenges? We’d love to hear your story.
- [Origin of the Self-Care Framework: Health Canada’s “Evidence” Documents](https://nhppa.org/origin-of-the-self-care-framework-health-canadas-evidence-documents/) - Health Canada’s Self-Care proposal is to go back to what did not work and to what caused citizens to rebel: the regulation of natural products and chemical drugs under a single set of regulations.
- [Cost Recovery Under the Self-Care Framework](https://nhppa.org/cost-recovery-under-the-self-care-framework/) - This threatens the accessibility of NHPs in Canada by potentially pushing small and medium sized NHP manufacturers out of business, and by driving up the costs to consumers of products that remain on the market.
- [Expensive Proposed Changes to Export-Import](https://nhppa.org/expensive-proposed-changes-to-export-import/) - These changes can only harm businesses in the Canadian NHP industry and Canadians’ individual access to the supplements they rely on.
- [L'abrogation du Règlement sur les produits de santé naturels](https://nhppa.org/fr/labrogation-du-reglement-sur-les-produits-de-sante-naturels/) - Santé Canada met en œuvre de multiples initiatives qui détruiront l’industrie de la santé naturelle et l’accès des consommateurs aux produits et aux pratiques de santé naturels.
- [The Repeal of the Natural Health Product Regulations](https://nhppa.org/discussion-paper-repeal-nhp-regulations/) - Health Canada is moving forward with multiple initiatives that will destroy the natural health industry and consumer access to natural health products and practices.
- [Your Letter Writing Toolkit](https://nhppa.org/letter-writing-toolkit/) - We need to send a clear and consistent message that we are not going to stop until our right to access natural health products is protected. Send a letter to your MP!
- [Repeal Division 31 from Bill C-69](https://nhppa.org/bill-c69/) - Bill C-69 impacts the freedom of medical professionals and natural health practitioners to deliver effective healthcare, as well as restrict public access to these essential treatments.
- [Exercez une pression sur les bureaucrates de Santé Canada](https://nhppa.org/fr/bureaucrates/)
- [Pressure Key Health Canada Bureaucrats](https://nhppa.org/bureaucrats/) - Health Canada bureaucrats are responsible for over-regulating natural health products in Canada. Get involved and insist Health Canada stop restricting your access to natural health products.
- [Avertissement](https://nhppa.org/fr/avertissement/) - La NHPPA offre un soutien et des conseils généraux, mais ne fournit pas d'avis juridiques personnalisés pour les particuliers ou les entreprises.
- [Politique de confidentialité](https://nhppa.org/fr/politique-de-confidentialite/) - La NHPPA s'engage à protéger votre vie privée. Cette politique explique la collecte, l'utilisation et la divulgation de vos informations personnelles.
- [Alarm Bells In Health Policy](https://nhppa.org/discussion-paper-alarm-bells-in-health-policy/) - For the second year in a row, Health Canada buried key changes to the Food and Drugs Act in a Budget Bill. These changes will further restrict our ability to access natural health products.
- [Contact Us](https://nhppa.org/contact/) - Get in touch! We appreciate your engagement. Together we will succeed in protecting Canadians’ access to natural health products!
- [Crisis Summary](https://nhppa.org/crisis-summary/) - Our 2-page Natural Health Products Crisis Summary can be printed on a single-page, front and back, making it simple for you to hand out to your network or include in a letter to your MP.
- [Bill C-368 Amendment](https://nhppa.org/bill-c368-amendment/) - As this bill undergoes review in Parliament, your letters can remind MPs that Canadians are watching and remain committed to safeguarding our natural health choices.
- [Bill C-368](https://nhppa.org/bill-c-368-hesa-2024/) - Implications of Bill C-368 on Canadian health freedoms - compilation of footnotes and references from Shawn Buckley’s brief, providing easy access to the sources that support his analysis and recommendations.
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- [Bureaucrat Letters](https://nhppa.org/bureaucrats-letters/) - Unelected bureaucrats are responsible for the over-regulation of natural health products. Make it clear you want them to stop restricting natural health products!
- [Bill C-368 Study](https://nhppa.org/bill-c368-study/) - As this bill undergoes review in Parliament, your letters can remind MPs that Canadians are watching and remain committed to safeguarding our natural health choices.
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## Speakers

- [Institute for Responsible Technology](https://nhppa.org/speakers/institute-for-responsible-technology/) - Shawn Buckley interviews Jeffrey Smith, founder of the Institute for Responsible Technology and author of the bestseller *Seeds of Deception*, in this eye-opening episode of the World’s Greatest Health Show. Jeffrey explains what GMOs are and why the process of genetic engineering creates massive collateral damage in DNA, leading to unpredictable side effects. He details how GMOs and the glyphosate in Roundup (used on most GMO crops) correlate with dramatic increases in dozens of diseases, including digestive problems, autism, Alzheimer’s, infertility, and more. The conversation covers regulatory capture, flawed safety testing, and how switching to non-GMO and organic diets has led to remarkable health improvements for people and animals. Jeffrey shares powerful evidence from surveys, animal studies, clinician reports, and the film Secret Ingredients. This interview reveals how our food supply may be driving chronic illness and empowers viewers to take control through informed choices.
- [A Healthy Dose](https://nhppa.org/speakers/a-healthy-dose/) - Shawn Buckley interviews Julie Stautland, host of "A Healthy Dose" on the News Forum, in this candid episode of the World’s Greatest Health Show. Julie shares her decades-long health journey, including anorexia and bulimia as a teenager, trauma from date rape, depression, environmental allergies, 15 years of chronic migraines, fibromyalgia, interstitial cystitis (IC) bladder pain, and chronic sinus issues. She lived with constant pain that required daily rest and massage just to function as a full-time mom. Through determination, cleaner air in Florida, targeted natural supplements, immune support, and addressing mind-body-spirit connections, Julie significantly improved. She no longer suffers daily debilitating migraines or severe fibromyalgia and has reduced her reliance on antihistamines and other medications. Julie emphasizes the importance of self-advocacy, informed choice, and never giving up when searching for solutions. She also discusses her show A Healthy Dose, which explores health stories, emerging natural approaches, the healthcare system, and how to be your own best advocate. This interview offers hope and practical insight for anyone facing chronic health challenges and highlights the power of natural approaches and personal resilience.
- [Strauss Naturals Heart Drops](https://nhppa.org/speakers/strauss-naturals-heart-drops/) - Shawn Buckley interviews Wayne Elliott, President of Strauss Naturals, in this powerful interview from the World’s Greatest Health Show. Wayne shares his remarkable personal journey after suffering a heart attack at age 35, his reluctance to accept conventional treatments, and how Strauss Heart Drops transformed his health. Wayne details the night sweats, angina symptoms, anxiety, and declining energy he experienced for years. Within weeks of starting the Heart Drops, he noticed improvements in hearing, breathing, energy, and overall vitality. He has remained free of heart symptoms for over 30 years without surgery or pharmaceutical drugs. The conversation also covers Wayne’s father’s story, where scheduled bypass surgery was cancelled after using the Heart Drops, along with additional accounts of life-changing results. Wayne discusses broader concerns about our food supply, regulatory overreach, and the power of traditional herbal approaches. As a long-time health advocate and now owner of Strauss Naturals, Wayne brings decades of experience promoting natural cardiovascular support. This interview highlights real-world evidence of what natural health products can achieve when people take informed action for their wellness.
- [Exposing Health Canada’s Double Standards](https://nhppa.org/speakers/exposing-health-canada-double-standards/) - Bruce Dales is a highly respected regulatory consultant with over 30 years of experience in the natural health products industry. Since 1998, he has operated Dales Product Development and Regulatory Specialists, helping Canadian companies navigate Health Canada’s complex licensing and compliance requirements. Prior to starting his own firm, he served as Director of Regulatory Compliance for Flora Manufacturing. Bruce has been qualified as a court expert in regulatory matters, advised the U.S. National Institutes of Health, and worked with the Russian Ministry of Health on natural product development. He is widely regarded as one of Canada’s foremost authorities on natural health product regulation. In this powerful instalment of the World’s Greatest Health Show, Shawn Buckley sits down with Bruce Dales — one of Canada’s most respected regulatory consultants with over 30 years of experience. Bruce shares hard-hitting insights into how Health Canada regulates natural health products compared to pharmaceutical drugs. Topics include: - Why natural health products face far stricter enforcement and higher costs than pharmaceutical drugs - The shocking lack of comparative risk analysis by Health Canada - Problems with traditional use evidence, enforcement fairness, and imported products - The real safety record of properly manufactured natural health products - How the system is structured to favour the pharmaceutical industry Bruce’s deep expertise and candid perspective make this a must-watch for anyone concerned about health freedom and regulatory overreach in Canada.
- [Bridging Medicine and Quantum Biology for Women’s Health](https://nhppa.org/speakers/bridging-medicine-and-quantum-biology-for-womens-health/) - Dr. Rachael Maurice, a practitioner from Kamloops, British Columbia, brings over 30 years of experience as a certified anesthesiologist to her current work in holistic and quantum health. Now board-certified in quantum biology, she integrates her deep understanding of human physiology with leading-edge insights into energy medicine, light, circadian health, and cellular communication. Her practice focuses on helping women restore hormonal balance, vitality, and emotional well-being through natural and science-based approaches. In this compelling interview, Dr. Maurice discusses her journey from conventional medicine to a more integrative philosophy that recognizes the body as an intelligent energy system. She shares how quantum biology bridges the gap between modern science and traditional healing, empowering patients to take ownership of their health through mindfulness, sunlight, movement, and alignment with nature’s rhythms. Her story embodies the shift toward evidence-informed, self-directed healing and the freedom to choose natural paths to wellness.
- [Censorship of Natural Cancer Treatments](https://nhppa.org/speakers/censorship-of-natural-cancer-treatments/) - In this interview, naturopathic doctor Dr Sean Caesar discusses censorship and the suppression of truthful health information in Canada. Drawing on more than 25 years of clinical experience, he explains how naturopathic practitioners are prohibited from sharing research, patient outcomes, and even basic information about treatments such as intravenous vitamin C, mistletoe therapy, and hyperthermia. The conversation explores how regulatory restrictions and online censorship limit informed consent, prevent patients from learning about available care options, and can have serious health consequences for Canadians facing cancer and other life-threatening illnesses. Dr. Sean Caeser is a licensed naturopathic doctor in the provinces of Manitoba and British Columbia. He has been practicing naturopathic medicine since 1999 and currently helps patients at the Centre for Natural Pain Solutions in Winnipeg, Manitoba. He has a special focus on alternative cancer treatments/therapies and chronic pain. He has also worked at the Natural Health Sciences Research Clinic in Lake Oswego, Oregon where he researched natural medicines. He served as Instructor and Director of Curriculum at the Manitoba College of Homeopathic Medicine and is the first Naturopathic Physician to represent Complementary Therapy at the Health Sciences Centre, Mature Women’s Health Program. Dr. Caeser graduated in 1999 from the National College of Naturopathic Medicine, the longest standing accredited naturopathic college in North America. Prior to this 4 year full time medical program, he obtained a Bachelor of Science degree with honours from the University of Winnipeg (Biology). He has advanced training in IV therapy, prolotherapy, neural therapy, mesotherapy, mistletoe therapy for cancer, CranioSacral therapy, SomatoEmotional Release, and oxidative therapies including ozone and hydrogen peroxide.
- [Naturopathic Medicine, Pain, and Patient-Centered Care](https://nhppa.org/speakers/naturopathic-medicine-pain-and-patient-centered-care/) - In this interview, naturopathic doctor Dr Sean Caesar explains what naturopathic medicine is, the extensive training required to become a naturopathic doctor, and how his patient-centered, holistic approach differs from the mainstream medical system. Drawing on more than 25 years of clinical experience, he discusses chronic pain management, regenerative injection therapies such as prolotherapy and PRP, endometriosis, cancer care, and prevention. Dr Caesar describes how many patients turn to naturopathic care after conventional treatments fail and why individualized treatment and long-term prevention are essential to restoring quality of life. Dr. Sean Caeser is a licensed naturopathic doctor in the provinces of Manitoba and British Columbia. He has been practicing naturopathic medicine since 1999 and currently helps patients at the Centre for Natural Pain Solutions in Winnipeg, Manitoba. He has a special focus on alternative cancer treatments/therapies and chronic pain. He has also worked at the Natural Health Sciences Research Clinic in Lake Oswego, Oregon where he researched natural medicines. He served as Instructor and Director of Curriculum at the Manitoba College of Homeopathic Medicine and is the first Naturopathic Physician to represent Complementary Therapy at the Health Sciences Centre, Mature Women’s Health Program. Dr. Caeser graduated in 1999 from the National College of Naturopathic Medicine, the longest standing accredited naturopathic college in North America. Prior to this 4 year full time medical program, he obtained a Bachelor of Science degree with honours from the University of Winnipeg (Biology). Dr. Caeser has advanced training in IV therapy, prolotherapy, neural therapy, mesotherapy, mistletoe therapy for cancer, CranioSacral therapy, SomatoEmotional Release, and oxidative therapies including ozone and hydrogen peroxide.
- [Reclaiming Health and Vitality Through Nutrition and Natural Healing](https://nhppa.org/speakers/reclaiming-health-and-vitality-through-nutrition-and-natural-healing/) - Gail West, from Saskatchewan, shares her inspiring story of recovery and renewal through natural health and proper nutrition. After years of declining energy, inflammation, and dependence on conventional medications, she decided to take control of her well-being by changing her diet, exploring supplements, and learning how the body heals itself when given the right tools. Over time, Gail regained her strength, improved her digestion, and experienced a renewed sense of vitality that transformed her daily life. In this heartfelt interview, she emphasizes that healing is a personal journey requiring education, patience, and courage. Gail credits her success to natural foods, lifestyle changes, and the support of a community that values holistic wellness. Her story stands as a reminder of why protecting access to natural health products and information is essential for Canadians who wish to take responsibility for their own health.
- [From Healing Research to Industry Leadership](https://nhppa.org/speakers/from-healing-research-to-industry-leadership/) - Jason Watkin is a Canadian manufacturer and leader in the natural health industry with over 30 years of experience. His journey began with a fascination for longevity and the science of healing, blending Western clinical research with Chinese medicine approaches. Early in his career, he worked in Europe with professional ballet companies, studying ACL and MCL injuries and testing supplement combinations to accelerate connective tissue repair. The results were profound, inspiring him to develop and distribute high-quality natural health products in Canada. In this interview, Jason shares his path from researcher to builder of one of Canada’s largest natural health manufacturing and retail operations. He describes how studying the microbiome, biochemistry, and the body’s innate capacity to heal informed his business vision. His commitment has always been to provide natural products that support real recovery and health, not just symptom management. Jason also reflects on the importance of innovation, integrity, and accessibility in natural health — and warns that Health Canada’s overreach threatens to undermine decades of progress in the sector. His message to Ottawa is direct: protect Canadians’ freedom to access natural health products and support an industry that saves the healthcare system millions while improving lives.
- [Healing Haemochromatosis Through Homeopathy and Determination](https://nhppa.org/speakers/overcoming-autoimmune-illness-through-natural-healing-and-determination/) - Jan Coleman, from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, shares her remarkable story of overcoming haemochromatosis, a genetic condition causing iron overload that left her chronically fatigued and unwell for years. After exhausting conventional medical treatments and finding little relief, she turned to homeopathy in search of a deeper, more holistic approach. Through careful guidance, lifestyle changes, and perseverance, Jan experienced a steady return to health and energy that conventional therapies had failed to provide. In this candid interview, Jan describes the challenges of living with a misunderstood condition and the emotional toll of feeling unheard by the medical system. She credits homeopathy with helping her body rebalance naturally and emphasizes the importance of keeping alternative healing options available for Canadians. Her story is one of hope and determination, showing that healing can take many paths — and that freedom of choice in health care must be protected.
- [Recovering Chronic Fatigue Naturally](https://nhppa.org/speakers/recovering-chronic-fatigue-naturally/) - Dr. Marian Laderoute is an immunologist with a PhD from the University of Alberta who worked for Health Canada and the Public Health Agency of Canada, specializing in biologics, infectious disease risk, and xenotransplantation policy. After years of high-level scientific and regulatory work, she became unexpectedly disabled when an HCG injection triggered hemolytic uremic syndrome, a mini-stroke, and eventually chronic fatigue syndrome. Despite her deep medical background, conventional care offered no solutions. Suffering from severe insomnia, fatigue, brain fog, and depression, she was forced to nap during work breaks just to function, and even driving home required planned naps for safety. Her life became so limited that she contemplated suicide. In this interview, Dr. Laderoute recounts how, after years of disability, a chance suggestion led her to try St. John’s Wort. Within one night, she slept soundly for the first time in two years. The herb restored her sleep, energy, and mental clarity, lifting her from despair and giving her life back. She highlights additional benefits she experienced, including improved skin health, weight management, and emotional balance. Today she lives normally thanks to this natural remedy. Her message to Ottawa is urgent: Health Canada must stop treating natural products as existential risks and instead regulate them as foods while enacting the Charter of Health Freedom. For her, access to natural remedies was literally the difference between life and death.
- [Retrouver la santé et l’équilibre par une approche naturelle](https://nhppa.org/speakers/retrouver-la-sante-et-lequilibre-par-une-approche-naturelle/) - Sylvie Santerre, du Québec, partage son parcours de transformation profonde à travers la santé naturelle et la conscience de soi. Après avoir souffert de déséquilibres physiques et émotionnels, elle s’est tournée vers l’alimentation vivante, les plantes médicinales et la reconnexion à la nature pour retrouver vitalité et sérénité. En écoutant son corps et en modifiant ses habitudes, elle a progressivement restauré son bien-être global. Dans cette entrevue, Sylvie explique comment la santé ne se limite pas à l’absence de maladie, mais repose sur un équilibre entre le corps, l’esprit et les émotions. Elle invite chacun à cultiver la connaissance de soi et la prévention par des moyens simples et naturels. Son histoire illustre le pouvoir de l’éducation et de la liberté en matière de santé, et la nécessité de préserver l’accès aux produits naturels et à l’information indépendante.
- [L’équilibre féminin par la santé naturelle](https://nhppa.org/speakers/lequilibre-feminin-par-la-sante-naturelle/) - Myriam Bohémier, du Québec, raconte son parcours de vie et sa passion pour la naturopathie, née de son propre besoin de rétablir l’équilibre hormonal et émotionnel. Constatant les limites des approches conventionnelles, elle s’est formée en santé naturelle pour mieux comprendre le lien entre l’alimentation, les émotions et la physiologie féminine. Aujourd’hui, elle accompagne d’autres femmes à travers une approche bienveillante qui met l’accent sur la prévention et l’autonomie. Dans cette entrevue, Myriam parle de l’importance d’écouter les signaux du corps et de favoriser les solutions douces et naturelles pour retrouver une énergie stable. Elle rappelle combien la santé féminine est au cœur du bien-être familial et collectif, et souligne la nécessité de protéger l’accès à l’information et aux produits naturels pour que chaque femme puisse faire des choix éclairés. Son témoignage est un hommage à la résilience et à la sagesse féminine.
- [Guérir naturellement et inspirer les autres à reprendre leur santé en main](https://nhppa.org/speakers/guerir-naturellement-et-inspirer-les-autres-a-reprendre-leur-sante-en-main/) - Nathalie Beloin, du Québec, raconte son parcours de transformation après des années de problèmes de santé chroniques. Confrontée à la fatigue, aux déséquilibres hormonaux et à un sentiment d’impuissance face à la médecine conventionnelle, elle a choisi de s’orienter vers la naturopathie et la santé intégrative. Grâce à des changements alimentaires, à la supplémentation ciblée et à des approches énergétiques, Nathalie a retrouvé sa vitalité et a découvert une nouvelle vocation : inspirer les autres à faire de même. Dans cette entrevue, elle évoque l’importance de la responsabilité personnelle, de la curiosité et du courage dans la quête du mieux-être. Nathalie souligne que la santé naturelle ne consiste pas seulement à se soigner autrement, mais à comprendre le lien entre le corps, le mental et les émotions. Son témoignage incarne un message de confiance et d’autonomie face à un système de santé souvent trop rigide.
- [Transformer l’anxiété en mieux-être grâce à la santé naturelle](https://nhppa.org/speakers/transformer-lanxiete-en-mieux-etre-grace-a-la-sante-naturelle/) - Karine Maisonneuve, du Québec, partage son cheminement inspirant vers la guérison émotionnelle et physique après plusieurs années marquées par l’anxiété et la fatigue. Cherchant des solutions durables, elle s’est tournée vers la nutrition consciente, les plantes médicinales et des pratiques de bien-être intégratives. En adoptant une approche naturelle et holistique, elle a pu rétablir son équilibre intérieur et retrouver une stabilité émotionnelle durable. Dans cette entrevue, Karine met en lumière le rôle essentiel de l’alimentation, de la respiration et du soutien communautaire dans le processus de guérison. Elle rappelle que la santé commence par la connaissance de soi et l’écoute du corps, et insiste sur la liberté de choisir des approches qui respectent l’humain dans sa globalité. Son témoignage réaffirme l’importance de protéger l’accès aux produits naturels et à l’éducation en santé au Canada.
- [Libérer son corps de la douleur grâce à une approche naturelle et consciente](https://nhppa.org/speakers/liberer-son-corps-de-la-douleur-grace-a-une-approche-naturelle-et-consciente/) - Isabelle Gendron, du Québec, partage son impressionnant parcours de rétablissement après des années de douleur chronique et de déséquilibres physiques. Confrontée à des traitements médicaux qui soulageaient temporairement sans résoudre la cause, elle a décidé de reprendre le contrôle de sa santé par une alimentation anti-inflammatoire, des suppléments ciblés et un mode de vie plus en harmonie avec la nature. Au fil du temps, ces changements lui ont permis de diminuer sa douleur, d’améliorer sa mobilité et de retrouver une qualité de vie qu’elle croyait perdue. Dans cette entrevue, Isabelle aborde le rôle de la persévérance et de la connaissance personnelle dans le processus de guérison. Elle encourage chacun à écouter son corps, à faire confiance à son intuition et à chercher des solutions qui respectent sa biologie. Son témoignage est une invitation à l’autonomie et à la responsabilité en santé, deux principes au cœur de la Charte de la liberté en santé.
- [Retrouver la santé grâce à la foi, la persévérance et les produits naturels](https://nhppa.org/speakers/retrouver-la-sante-grace-a-la-foi-la-perseverance-et-les-produits-naturels/) - France Morin, du Québec, partage un parcours de guérison marqué par la foi, la détermination et la découverte de la santé naturelle. Après avoir vécu plusieurs années de malaise et de fatigue chronique sans solution médicale durable, elle s’est tournée vers les produits naturels et un mode de vie plus simple et équilibré. En réévaluant son alimentation, en utilisant des remèdes à base de plantes et en cultivant la gratitude et la confiance, elle a progressivement retrouvé sa vitalité. Dans cette entrevue, France évoque la force intérieure nécessaire pour guérir et le rôle crucial de la foi dans son cheminement. Elle souligne que les approches naturelles ne remplacent pas la médecine, mais offrent une voie complémentaire centrée sur la prévention et la responsabilisation personnelle. Son témoignage incarne le courage et l’espoir, rappelant que la santé véritable commence par l’écoute de soi et la liberté de choisir son parcours.
- [Explorer la conscience et l’équilibre intérieur pour une santé durable](https://nhppa.org/speakers/explorer-la-conscience-et-lequilibre-interieur-pour-une-sante-durable/) - Victoria Doudenkova, du Québec, partage un témoignage inspirant sur la puissance de la conscience et de l’intelligence émotionnelle dans le processus de guérison. Après une période marquée par le stress et le désalignement intérieur, elle a entrepris un travail profond sur la reconnexion à soi à travers la respiration, la méditation et l’alimentation consciente. Ces pratiques lui ont permis de restaurer son énergie et de cultiver une paix intérieure durable. Dans cette entrevue, Victoria met en avant la vision globale de la santé : un équilibre entre le corps, le cœur et l’esprit. Elle aborde aussi l’importance de la liberté d’information et de choix pour permettre à chacun de développer une approche préventive et intuitive de la santé. Son message résonne comme un appel à la bienveillance, à la conscience et à la souveraineté personnelle en matière de bien-être.
- [Retrouver énergie et santé grâce à la nutrition consciente](https://nhppa.org/speakers/retrouver-energie-et-sante-grace-a-la-nutrition-consciente/) - Valérie Martigny, du Québec, partage son expérience de transformation grâce à la nutrition naturelle et à une approche plus intuitive de la santé. Après avoir connu des problèmes de digestion, de fatigue et de déséquilibre hormonal, elle a choisi d’adopter une alimentation vivante, riche en nutriments et adaptée à son métabolisme. Ce changement a radicalement amélioré sa vitalité, sa clarté mentale et son bien-être global. Dans cette entrevue, Valérie explique comment écouter son corps et se reconnecter à la nature peut devenir un véritable chemin de guérison. Elle insiste sur le rôle fondamental de la prévention et de l’éducation en matière de santé, afin que chacun puisse faire des choix éclairés. Son témoignage reflète une vision optimiste et ancrée du mieux-être, où la liberté de choisir des solutions naturelles demeure essentielle à la santé des familles canadiennes.
- [Redécouvrir la santé à travers la conscience et l’énergie](https://nhppa.org/speakers/redecouvrir-la-sante-a-travers-la-conscience-et-lenergie/) - Pierre-Luc Perrault, du Québec, partage un témoignage inspirant sur la puissance de la conscience et de l’énergie dans le processus de guérison. Après avoir traversé une période de déséquilibre physique et émotionnel, il s’est tourné vers les approches holistiques combinant alimentation vivante, soins énergétiques et méditation. Cette démarche lui a permis de reconnecter le corps et l’esprit, de restaurer sa vitalité et de développer une compréhension plus profonde du lien entre santé et conscience. Dans cette entrevue, Pierre-Luc met en lumière l’importance de reconnaître l’humain comme un tout — physique, mental et spirituel. Il évoque la responsabilité individuelle dans la création de sa propre santé et le rôle de l’éducation dans la liberté de choix thérapeutique. Son message est une invitation à la cohérence, à la présence et à l’ouverture d’esprit face aux approches naturelles de guérison.
- [Prendre soin de sa famille grâce à la naturopathie et à l’alimentation consciente](https://nhppa.org/speakers/prendre-soin-de-sa-famille-grace-a-la-naturopathie-et-a-lalimentation-consciente/) - Aurore Bonvalot, naturopathe et mère de famille au Québec, raconte son cheminement vers la santé naturelle et la prévention. Après avoir observé les effets de l’alimentation industrielle sur la santé de ses enfants, elle a choisi d’adopter un mode de vie axé sur la naturopathie, les produits biologiques et la cuisine vivante. En s’informant et en expérimentant, elle a redonné à sa famille équilibre, énergie et sérénité. Dans cette entrevue, Aurore explique comment la connaissance des besoins du corps et des principes de base de la naturopathie peut transformer le quotidien des familles. Elle encourage les parents à redevenir acteurs de leur santé, à se reconnecter à la nature et à faire confiance à leur instinct. Son témoignage illustre l’importance de la liberté de choix et du partage d’information pour bâtir une société en meilleure santé.
- [Retrouver l’équilibre intérieur grâce à la guérison naturelle et à la pleine conscience](https://nhppa.org/speakers/retrouver-lequilibre-interieur-grace-a-la-guerison-naturelle-et-a-la-pleine-conscience/) - Caroline Mailloux, originaire du Québec, partage un parcours inspirant de résilience et de transformation intérieure. Après avoir traversé des périodes de grande fatigue émotionnelle et de déséquilibre mental, elle s’est tournée vers les approches naturelles et la pleine conscience pour reconstruire sa santé. Grâce à la méditation, à l’alimentation consciente et à un travail de rééquilibrage émotionnel, Caroline a retrouvé sérénité, clarté et énergie. Dans cette entrevue, elle met en lumière la puissance de l’écoute du corps et de l’esprit, et l’importance d’un mode de vie axé sur la prévention et l’autonomie. Son témoignage offre une perspective profondément humaine sur la santé globale et souligne la nécessité de protéger l’accès à des ressources naturelles et éducatives qui permettent à chacun de guérir selon ses valeurs.
- [Redonner confiance aux familles grâce à la santé naturelle](https://nhppa.org/speakers/redonner-confiance-aux-familles-grace-a-la-sante-naturelle/) - Annie Coutu, mère de famille du Québec, partage son parcours de transformation vers une vie plus saine et consciente. Confrontée à des problèmes de santé récurrents chez ses enfants et à une fatigue chronique, elle s’est tournée vers les produits naturels, l’alimentation vivante et la réduction des toxines domestiques. Ce changement graduel a non seulement amélioré la santé de toute la famille, mais a aussi ravivé chez elle le désir d’aider d’autres parents à se reconnecter à des pratiques naturelles et préventives. Dans cette entrevue, Annie témoigne de la puissance de l’éducation et du partage d’expériences entre familles. Elle souligne combien il est essentiel de préserver l’accès aux produits naturels et à l’information indépendante pour faire des choix éclairés. Son message est simple mais percutant : chaque parent a le pouvoir d’améliorer la santé de sa famille, à condition de garder la liberté d’agir selon ses convictions.
- [Retrouver l’équilibre et la santé grâce aux approches naturelles](https://nhppa.org/speakers/retrouver-lequilibre-et-la-sante-grace-aux-approches-naturelles/) - Annie Bédard, originaire du Québec, raconte comment son parcours professionnel et personnel l’a menée à redécouvrir la puissance de la santé naturelle. Après avoir vécu plusieurs années de stress chronique et d’épuisement, elle s’est tournée vers la naturopathie, les plantes médicinales et la nutrition consciente pour restaurer son équilibre physique et émotionnel. Grâce à ces changements, Annie a retrouvé une énergie stable, une meilleure concentration et un profond sentiment de bien-être. Dans cette entrevue, elle explique comment les approches naturelles permettent d’agir sur les causes des déséquilibres plutôt que sur les seuls symptômes. Annie souligne l’importance d’un mode de vie préventif, d’une alimentation vivante et d’un esprit apaisé. Son témoignage incarne la mission de nombreux Canadiens francophones : préserver la liberté de choisir des solutions naturelles pour la santé, fondées sur la connaissance et la confiance.
- [Guérir l’eczéma grâce à un parcours naturel](https://nhppa.org/speakers/guerir-leczema-grace-a-un-parcours-naturel/) - Sophie Major, infirmière clinicienne, raconte son parcours bouleversant face à un eczéma dyshidrosique sévère qui a mis fin à sa carrière en soins directs. Après des mois de traitements médicaux conventionnels—crèmes cortisonées, antihistaminiques, analgésiques et suivis dermatologiques—sans amélioration, on lui annonce qu’elle ne pourra plus exercer son métier et qu’elle devra envisager une chimiothérapie pour affaiblir son système immunitaire. Refusant cette voie, Sophie explore alors les approches naturelles : changements alimentaires (sans gluten, sans produits laitiers), élimination des produits chimiques, consultations en naturopathie, acupuncture, kinésiologie et compléments alimentaires. Peu à peu, ses symptômes s’atténuent, ses mains guérissent et, depuis 2022, elle n’a plus de rechute. Dans cet entretien, Sophie témoigne de sa transformation complète : son trousseau familial est désormais composé uniquement de produits naturels, elle milite pour la liberté de choix thérapeutique et insiste sur la nécessité de préserver l’accès des Canadiens à des produits naturels sûrs et abordables. Son histoire illustre l’importance de l’autonomie en santé et la force de l’engagement personnel dans un mode de vie durable.
- [Naturopathic Healing After Typhoid](https://nhppa.org/speakers/naturopathic-healing-after-typhoid/) - Chantal Ann Dumas, a Quebec native now practicing from the Dominican Republic, shares her remarkable survival story. At 25, she contracted typhoid fever and endured two years of severe illness, weight loss, and failed antibiotic treatments. Sent home from hospital with no hope, she turned to a traditional herbal remedy, which unexpectedly restored her health. This experience inspired her to pursue naturopathic medicine, later expanding into homeopathy, mind-body practice, and acupuncture. With 28 years of practice, she has advised on public health projects in Cuba, worked with pharmacists, taught students, and become a strong voice for natural health freedom. In this interview, Chantal recounts her journey from near death to a vibrant career as a naturopathic doctor. She describes her mother’s battle with cancer, cases from her clinic, and the obstacles faced by patients who want complementary care. Chantal stresses that true healing requires attention to diet, lifestyle, emotions, and environment—not just prescriptions. Her message to Ottawa is clear: protect Canadians’ freedom to access natural health products and support integrative approaches to healthcare.
- [Nutrients and Mental Health: The Science of Healing](https://nhppa.org/speakers/nutrients-and-mental-health-the-science-of-healing/) - Dr. Bonnie Kaplan, professor emerita at the University of Calgary, returns in this second interview to deliver her newest PowerPoint presentation on the science linking nutrition and mental health. Drawing on decades of studies in experimental psychology and neuroscience, she explains how vitamins and minerals serve as essential cofactors in brain metabolism, influencing mood, cognition, and emotional regulation. This talk expands on her previous discussions with Sean Buckley by visually illustrating the research, data, and case studies supporting broad-spectrum micronutrient interventions. In this detailed presentation, Dr. Kaplan emphasizes that nutrition is not an alternative to medication but a missing foundation in mental wellness. She also discusses how regulatory barriers, such as Health Canada’s restrictions on natural products, hinder further research and public access. Her message is clear: by embracing nutritional psychiatry, society can dramatically improve mental health outcomes through safe, evidence-based interventions rooted in biology.
- [Advancing Nutritional Psychiatry Through Micronutrient Research](https://nhppa.org/speakers/advancing-nutritional-psychiatry-through-micronutrient-research/) - Dr. Bonnie Kaplan, an experimental psychologist and neuroscientist at the University of Calgary, is a pioneer in the field of nutritional psychiatry. With a research focus on how vitamins and minerals affect brain health and mental health, she founded the Behavioral Research Unit, where she led groundbreaking studies for over 22 years. Her work began in the 1970s with studies on malnutrition and mental development, and expanded into examining broad-spectrum micronutrient therapies for mood disorders, bipolar disorder, and ADHD. Though initially skeptical, she was convinced by striking early results and collaborated with leading psychiatrists, including Harvard’s Dr. Charles Popper, who confirmed positive outcomes. In this interview, Dr. Kaplan describes her journey from skepticism to advocacy, and the international trials that validated her research. She recalls Health Canada’s sudden shutdown of a $500,000 government-funded trial in Calgary, citing “safety” concerns about basic vitamins and minerals, despite strict protocols. Kaplan highlights how patients credited micronutrients with saving their lives, while bureaucratic obstruction reflected pharmaceutical influence. Today, with over 50 peer-reviewed studies supporting the approach, she urges Canada to remain open-minded: micronutrients are not “just vitamins” but essential to brain function, and can complement, not replace, traditional psychiatric treatments.
- [Exposing the Hidden Health Risks of Wireless Technology](https://nhppa.org/speakers/exposing-the-hidden-health-risks-of-wireless-technology/) - Dr. Magda Havas, Professor Emerita of Environmental Toxicology at Trent University, is an internationally recognized expert on electromagnetic pollution and environmental health. Her career began studying acid rain before turning to the emerging issue of “electrosmog”—the mix of electromagnetic fields and radiofrequency radiation that now permeate modern life. In this interview, she explains the health implications of everyday exposures from Wi-Fi routers, cordless phones, baby monitors, smart meters, and cell towers, arguing that current regulations under Health Canada’s Safety Code 6 fail to address biological, non-thermal effects. Dr. Havas discusses how scientific studies link long-term exposure to headaches, sleep disruption, cardiovascular irregularities, and increased cancer risk. She outlines practical steps to reduce exposure, such as wired connections, disabling Wi-Fi during sleep, and avoiding metal bed frames that amplify fields. Her message is clear: Canadians must demand evidence-based policy that protects vulnerable populations, especially children, from unchecked technological rollout. Drawing comparisons to asbestos and tobacco, she warns that ignoring electrosmog could become one of the great public health mistakes of our time.
- [From Illness to Natural Healing](https://nhppa.org/speakers/from-illness-to-natural-healing/) - Nick Mancuso, the acclaimed Italian-Canadian actor with more than 200 film and television credits, including *Ticket to Heaven*, *Stingray*, and *Under Siege*, shares his powerful personal health journey. After years of debilitating illness, including diabetes, circulatory disease, multiple heart attacks, and even being given only weeks to live, Nick turned to a combination of allopathic and natural health systems. He credits a wide spectrum of approaches—yoga, tai chi, acupuncture, homeopathy, naturopathy, and nutrition—for helping him recover, restore his energy, and regain his eyesight. Now in his seventies, Nick reflects on his survival as nothing short of a second chance at life. In this interview, Nick describes his near-death experiences, the limits he found in conventional care alone, and how integrating holistic methods brought him hope and healing. He emphasizes that Canadians deserve access to natural remedies and the freedom to explore healing paths beyond prescriptions alone. His message to Ottawa is direct: protect natural health freedoms so that others can access the same supports that helped him reclaim his life.
- [Nutrition Helped Daughter’s Hyperactivity](https://nhppa.org/speakers/nutrition-helped-daughters-hyperactivity/) - Barb Bayne from Red Deer, Alberta, grew up in a family restaurant surrounded by sugar and desserts, never questioning its impact. By the time she had her own children, her household carried on the same North American diet heavy on sweets and light on vegetables. That changed in the early 1980s when her three-year-old daughter began struggling with hyperactivity—unable to sit still, prone to emotional outbursts, and restless even at bedtime. A doctor’s article linking sugar and artificial food coloring to children’s behavior caught Barb’s attention and changed her family’s trajectory. In this interview, Barb recounts the Sunday when she realized sugar was at the root of her daughter’s struggles, recalling how church and Sunday school snacks of cookies and sugary drinks would leave her unsettled for hours. Instead of accepting medication, Barb sought nutrition-based answers. She discovered vitamin B could counteract sugar’s depletion effects, and through Amway connected with a doctor teaching nutrition courses. She began supplementing with vitamin B before parties or sugar-heavy events, noticing calmer behavior and improved emotional regulation. Over time, she cut out “the whites”—white flour, white sugar, white rice, white pasta—replacing them with whole foods, homemade bread, and quality nutritional supplements. Her daughter’s health improved, and the whole family grew more aware of nutrition. Barb reflects that despite 40 years of warnings, society has only increased its sugar consumption, leaving children vulnerable and many medicated for hyperactivity. Her message to Ottawa is clear: protect access to natural health products and promote education so parents have options beyond pharmaceuticals. For her, supplements were a lifeline that kept her daughter healthy and resilient.
- [Challenging Health Canada’s Authority](https://nhppa.org/speakers/challenging-health-canadas-authority/) - Professor Bruce Pardy is a professor of law at Queen’s University, the executive director of Rights Probe, and a leading voice on rights and the rule of law in Canada. With decades of experience teaching and writing about constitutional and administrative law, Pardy brings sharp insight into how government authority operates—and overreaches—when it comes to personal health decisions. In this interview, he explores the legal and philosophical foundations of Health Canada’s authority and why it represents not protection but control. Bruce explains that Canada’s Food and Drugs Act defines “drug” so broadly that everything used for a therapeutic purpose—whether synthetic pharmaceuticals or ginger tea—is regulated as a drug. This puts Health Canada in the role of gatekeeper, where only patented chemical drugs are systematically approved. Pardy argues that this is not about science or outcomes but about authority: whatever Health Canada decides is automatically deemed to be in the public interest, regardless of whether it helps or harms individuals. He draws parallels to slavery, where someone else controlled your body, noting that Canadians have ceded similar authority to bureaucrats. He also exposes how courts insulate Health Canada from accountability, allowing it to make decisions that harm—even kill—without legal remedy for victims. He warns that regulatory capture and cost-recovery structures have turned Health Canada into a client-serving body for pharmaceutical companies, creating a cartel that excludes natural health alternatives. His call is unambiguous: sovereignty over one’s body must be restored, and the Charter of Health Freedom is a crucial step toward reclaiming the right to decide how we prevent and treat illness.
- [Natural Recovery After Bike Accident](https://nhppa.org/speakers/natural-recovery-after-bike-accident/) - Carol Auld is a cyclist from Victoria, BC, who turned to natural remedies after a devastating biking accident left her with multiple broken ribs and severe whiplash. Doctors offered her only painkillers and limited hope for recovery, but she sought alternative solutions including arnica, nutritional supplements, and holistic care. Her healing journey became an inspiring example of resilience and the effectiveness of natural medicine. In this interview, Carol shares how natural remedies helped her recover far beyond her doctors’ expectations. She explains the role of supplements in easing her pain, restoring her mobility, and accelerating her healing process. Her story emphasizes the importance of Canadians having access to natural health products when conventional options fall short. Carol’s experience showcases how holistic approaches can support recovery, reduce dependence on pharmaceuticals, and restore quality of life after trauma.
- [Ketogenic Diets and Autism Recovery](https://nhppa.org/speakers/ketogenic-diets-and-autism-recovery/) - Christine Williams is a clinical dietician who spent 28 years at the Children’s Hospital in Calgary, where she pioneered the ketogenic diet program for children with epilepsy. Her professional expertise in therapeutic nutrition intersected with her personal life when her daughter, after early precocious development, experienced regression and was later identified on the autism spectrum. Christine drew on her medical training, prayer, and natural health resources to find a path of recovery for her child. In this interview, Christine describes both her clinical and personal journeys—how ketogenic diets helped children with epilepsy, and how targeted nutritional changes, supplements, probiotics, essential fatty acids, and homeopathy transformed her daughter’s life. She recounts challenges with autism symptoms such as tantrums, sensory overload, and loss of social skills, followed by gradual healing steps that included gluten-free/casein-free diets, supplements, and homeopathic remedies. Today her daughter is a university graduate living independently. Christine’s message to Ottawa stresses that children on restrictive diets and with developmental conditions cannot recover without access to affordable natural health products.
- [Chiropractic and Functional Medicine Remission](https://nhppa.org/speakers/chiropractic-and-functional-medicine-remission/) - Dr. Dan Cooper is a chiropractic doctor from Alberta whose personal and family history shaped his passion for natural healing. He comes from the second largest chiropractic family in Canada, inspired by his great-grandfather who regained the ability to walk after a chiropractor helped him recover from paralysis following a car accident. Dan himself was a nationally ranked diver at 14 when he developed severe vertigo that left him unable to walk at times. After years of unsuccessful medical treatment—including the prospect of surgery that risked his hearing—he found relief through a chiropractic adjustment using the Gonstead technique, which cured his vertigo instantly after eight years of suffering. This experience confirmed his path into chiropractic medicine and expanded his lifelong advocacy for natural approaches. In this interview, Dr. Cooper explains chiropractic’s role in removing nervous system interference and enabling the body to heal itself. He also shares his journey through functional medicine after battling Crohn’s and colitis for 18 years, including 10 years dependent on steroids and biologic drugs. Conventional treatments offered no cure, only symptom suppression with dangerous side effects. After studying functional medicine, Dan applied its principles and achieved full remission, restoring his health and quality of life. Today, he combines chiropractic, acupuncture, and functional medicine in his practice, helping patients with chronic conditions like disc injuries, autoimmune disease, and digestive disorders. He emphasizes the importance of food, environment, and lifestyle in health, warning that industrial chemicals, processed foods, and bad fats create chronic illness. His message to Ottawa is urgent: stop restricting access to natural health products, which are tools essential to helping Canadians achieve remission and avoid a lifetime of suffering. For him and his patients, natural products and holistic care are not optional—they are life-saving.
- [Resilience Through Natural Health Retail](https://nhppa.org/speakers/resilience-through-natural-health-retail/) - Dean Camfferman, owner of Surrey Natural Foods in British Columbia, shares his journey from teaching at a local college to running one of the longest-standing health food stores in Canada. Founded in 1975 and celebrating 50 years, Surrey Natural Foods has been under Dean’s leadership since 2011. His personal health struggles with extreme fatigue in his 40s, and his discoveries with deep breathing, vitamin D, and natural nutrition, inspired him to dedicate his life to natural health. Now, Dean runs a community-focused store where education, quality, and relationships with staff, suppliers, and customers define the work. In this interview, Dean reflects on his transformation into a passionate researcher, logging more than 15,000 hours into studying natural health. He emphasizes the vital role of local health food stores in providing not just supplements, vitamins, and herbs, but also trusted advice and personalized support that cannot be found in big-box chains or online retailers. Dean warns that increasing regulation by Health Canada has driven up costs, eliminated key multi-ingredient products, and threatens access for Canadians. His message to Ottawa: natural products are nutrients, not drugs, and Canadians must have fair regulations that protect both access and affordability.
- [Healing Disability with Iridology and Homeopathy](https://nhppa.org/speakers/healing-disability-with-iridology-and-homeopathy/) - Diane Elms, a practitioner based in Ontario, never set out to enter natural health. She was a professional photographer and active mother of three until, at age 35, she developed sudden tingling in her limbs that escalated into chronic pain, spasms, fatigue, and near-paralysis. Over a year and a half, she endured 21 medical tests and consultations, was told she might end up in a wheelchair, and was prescribed only painkillers and antidepressants. Refusing to accept this fate, Diane turned to iridology and nutritional therapy. Within 18 months, she regained her health, reversing her disability and later running marathons at age 60. This profound recovery redirected her life’s path. In this interview, Diane shares her extraordinary story of recovery and how it shaped her practice in iridology, nutrition, and homeopathy. She recounts her journey of discovering emotional healing and forgiveness as essential to physical recovery, and she describes transformative experiences with clients, including children facing severe illness. Diane emphasizes the vital role of minerals, nutrition, and natural remedies, and how emotional trauma often manifests physically. Her call to Ottawa is urgent: Canadians deserve the right to choose natural health care without government interference. For her, natural products and holistic approaches were not just supportive—they were lifesaving.
- [Family Doctor Fighting Water Fluoridation](https://nhppa.org/speakers/family-doctor-fighting-water-fluoridation/) - Dr. Bob Dickson is a retired family physician from Alberta with 35 years of medical practice, a background in kinesiology and paramedicine, and a lifelong commitment to humanitarian and charitable work. Having served with organizations like Change for Children, Tools for Peace, and Results Canada, he has dedicated decades to helping impoverished communities in Central America, Pakistan, and Indigenous communities in Canada. His activism brought millions of dollars into programs fighting starvation and advancing education. Bob’s medical journey shifted dramatically when, after initially supporting water fluoridation in Calgary, he studied the science and realized its dangers. In this interview, Dr. Dickson shares how he went from being pro-fluoride to a leading voice against it. He explains that fluoridation introduces hydrofluorosilicic acid, often contaminated with heavy metals like lead, arsenic, and mercury, into municipal water. He cites decades of peer-reviewed research linking fluoride to neurotoxicity, thyroid damage, brittle bones, and widespread dental fluorosis. He details Calgary’s long battle with fluoridation, including grassroots activism that removed it in 2011 and the subsequent plebiscite that brought it back in 2021. Dr. Dickson emphasizes informed consent, ethics, and the need to end what he sees as mass medication without choice. His message to Ottawa and Health Canada is urgent: turn off the fluoride taps until safety and effectiveness can be proven. For him, this is not just science but a moral stand for the health and rights of Canadians.
- [Defending Informed Consent](https://nhppa.org/speakers/defending-informed-consent/) - Dr. Stephen Malthouse is a family physician from British Columbia with decades of experience practicing medicine both in Canada and abroad. Known for his outspoken stance on informed consent and medical freedom, he has worked in emergency rooms, clinics, and palliative care, while also teaching medical students. He became widely recognized during the COVID-19 pandemic for challenging public health narratives and advocating for open scientific debate, patient choice, and transparency. In this interview, Dr. Malthouse shares his journey from conventional practice to becoming a strong advocate for patients’ rights. He reflects on pivotal moments during the pandemic, including his open letter to the BC Provincial Health Officer, and the backlash he faced from regulatory bodies. He highlights patient stories, censorship of medical professionals, and the erosion of trust in healthcare. His message is clear: protecting medical freedom and informed consent is essential to preserving the doctor-patient relationship and ensuring ethical healthcare in Canada.
- [Healing After Mystery Illness](https://nhppa.org/speakers/healing-after-mystery-illness/) - Elizabeth Nowell’s health crisis began during a 1988 trip to Venezuela, when a contaminated fish meal left her ill for weeks. Though she seemed to recover, strange symptoms soon followed—abdominal pain, bruising, fatigue, jaundice, and even seizures triggered by gluten. For years, doctors dismissed her, labeling her depressed or exaggerating. Desperate, Elizabeth experimented with diets—vegan, sugar-free, gluten-free—and found temporary relief, but never lasting healing. A devastating fall in 2011 compounded her struggles, leaving her with spinal injuries, loss of income, homelessness, and constant pain. For over 30 years she lived with severe restrictions and economic ruin, clinging to hope while being rejected repeatedly by the medical system. In this interview, Elizabeth recounts her decades-long journey of illness and survival, culminating in 2022 when she reunited with a naturopath she had first seen in 1999. He quickly recognized her condition as a parasitic infection from that Venezuela trip decades earlier. Using natural tinctures, he cleared the parasite in just 32 days. For the first time in over three decades, Elizabeth could eat gluten and live without crippling symptoms. Her story is one of resilience, perseverance, and faith in the face of despair. Today she is regaining health and stability, and her message to Ottawa is clear: “My health is not your business. Government must not interfere with access to natural remedies that save lives.
- [Naturopathic Medicine and Freedom](https://nhppa.org/speakers/naturopathic-medicine-and-freedom/) - Dr. Eric Arrata is a naturopathic doctor from Alberta with nearly 30 years of clinical practice. His journey began with a degree in cellular and molecular biology, followed by clinical HIV research in Montreal, and a four-year naturopathic program at Bastyr University in Seattle, including a residency. He describes naturopathy as family medicine rooted in holism, where symptoms are viewed as signals of deeper imbalance in body, mind, or environment. His work has touched thousands of patients, with each case a detective story of uncovering causes and supporting natural healing. In this interview, Dr. Arrata shares impactful cases: a young girl whose severe allergies resolved after addressing emotional tension with her mother; a five-year-old boy with leukemia who lived beyond prognosis with supportive care; and a nurse disabled by tremors who regained her career after mercury detoxification. He emphasizes digestion as the foundation of health, noting how stress and anger impair nutrient absorption, leading to chronic illness. He also warns that losing access to natural health products would not only disable many Canadians but overload a failing medical system. For Dr. Arrata, natural medicine is safe, essential, and transformative—providing benefits that far outweigh any risks. His call to Ottawa is urgent: repeal laws that threaten access and enshrine the Charter of Health Freedom to protect Canadians’ right to choose.
- [Healing from Shingles and Vision Loss](https://nhppa.org/speakers/healing-from-shingles-and-vision-loss/) - Esther from Ontario shares her powerful story of confronting shingles that threatened her eyesight and left her fearing blindness. When prescribed antivirals and eye drops did not restore her vision, she sought additional answers through holistic approaches. Meeting with a naturopath, she was encouraged to strengthen her body with nutrient-dense food, vitamins, and lifestyle changes. Over time, her health stabilized, her energy improved, and she regained hope. In this interview, Esther describes the emotional journey of facing a sudden health crisis, the limits of conventional options she encountered, and how natural approaches gave her renewed resilience. She emphasizes the importance of choice—whether through food, vitamins, or other holistic supports—and reflects on how Canadians need freedom to explore safe, natural alternatives when conventional medicine alone does not provide solutions. Her message to Ottawa is clear: government must not restrict access to natural health products, because for people like her, they are life-changing.
- [From Depression to Natural Healing](https://nhppa.org/speakers/from-depression-to-natural-healing/) - Jacqueline Nuesch grew up in rural Saskatchewan in a traditional Catholic farming family, with little exposure to alternative health practices. An active athlete in gymnastics, track, and volleyball, her health was derailed in grade 12 when she contracted Epstein-Barr virus (mono). The illness left her with chronic fatigue, nutrient malabsorption, and autoimmune weakness that followed her into university, where depression and restless legs compounded her struggles. A turning point came when she met Barbara Hegy, a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner and acupuncturist, whose treatments transformed her health and introduced her to the world of natural remedies. In this interview, Jacqueline recounts her early battles with mono and depression, and how mainstream medicine offered little hope. Acupuncture quickly relieved her restless legs and insomnia, opening her eyes to natural health’s potential. Guided by Barbara’s mentorship and shelves of books, Jacqueline became a lifelong learner and advocate for natural medicine. She shares stories of nutritional breakthroughs, omega-3s reversing suicidal depression, and books like *What Your Doctor Doesn’t Know About Nutritional Medicine* that reshaped her understanding of health. Now free of medications for decades, she reflects on how natural health saved her life and improved the lives of those she’s helped. Her message to Ottawa is urgent: Canadians must retain access to vitamins, herbs, and traditional remedies—time-tested for thousands of years—because for many, like her, they are the difference between life and death.
- [From Chronic Fatigue to Healing](https://nhppa.org/speakers/from-chronic-fatigue-to-healing/) - Janice Amirault is a registered holistic nutritionist from Nova Scotia whose health journey began after she was struck with debilitating fatigue at age 38. Formerly a cosmetology teacher, she became suddenly disabled, unable to climb stairs, walk her dogs, or continue teaching. After being dismissed by specialists and denied disability coverage, Janice sought help from a holistic practitioner who identified mercury poisoning from improperly removed dental amalgams. Her recovery through diet, detoxification, and supplements inspired her to retrain as a nutritionist and dedicate her career to helping others. In this interview, Janice shares how she reclaimed her life through a gradual process of eliminating candida, changing her diet, and detoxifying heavy metals. She now helps clients with autoimmune conditions, weight challenges, psoriasis, rheumatoid arthritis, and more by focusing on root causes, nutrition, and lifestyle changes. She discusses her success stories, including clients who reversed psoriasis and arthritis without medication. Janice emphasizes the power of whole foods, gut health, and emotional healing for long-term wellness. She also voices concerns about Health Canada’s restrictions on natural health practitioners, calling for Canadians to defend their right to choose natural approaches.
- [Healing Breast From Cancer Naturally](https://nhppa.org/speakers/healing-breast-from-cancer-naturally/) - Jayne Pritchard is a longtime broadcaster from Barrie, Ontario, who spent nearly 40 years with CTV/CKVR as a talk show host, reporter, and news anchor. In 2018, her life changed when she was diagnosed with an aggressive form of breast cancer. Already familiar with natural health approaches, Jayne chose not to undergo chemotherapy. Instead, she pursued intravenous vitamin C, homeopathy, acupuncture, and other supportive therapies while also undergoing multiple surgeries. Her personal experience led her to write a book, sharing both her journey and practical health and wellness tips. In this interview, Jayne recounts her breast cancer diagnosis and how she rejected chemotherapy after learning about its risks and limited benefits. Supported by her husband’s earlier research into alternative therapies, she found confidence in high-dose vitamin C treatments and complementary care. She describes her difficult surgical experiences, the emotional toll of reconstruction setbacks, and how she relied on homeopathy and acupuncture to heal. Jayne also shares her “Top 10 Health and Wellness Tips,” emphasizing exercise, nutrition, hydration, reduced toxins, healthy fats, stress management, and gratitude. Her message to Ottawa is clear: Canadians must retain the right to access supplements and therapies that support their health, as these interventions can be life-saving and empowering.
- [Healing Restless Legs with Magnesium](https://nhppa.org/speakers/healing-restless-legs-with-magnesium/) - Julie Nelson is a holistic nutritionist who discovered natural health through personal struggle. In the mid-1990s, as a young mother of two, she developed restless leg syndrome, a neurological condition that caused nightly insomnia, fatigue, and brain fog. Conventional medicine offered her a Parkinson’s drug whose side effects mimicked her symptoms. Refusing the prescription, she sought natural solutions and found relief within three days of taking magnesium bisglycinate. That experience was life-changing and set her on a new career path. In this interview, Julie recounts how magnesium not only cured her insomnia but opened the door to holistic nutrition. She pursued a Bachelor of Science in holistic nutrition, worked in health food stores in Canada and the U.S., and became an advocate for evidence-based supplements. She shares stories of probiotics reversing antibiotic-triggered asthma, CoQ10 restoring gum health, and the vital role of trained health food store staff in connecting people with effective remedies. Julie explains the dangers of depleted soils, processed foods, and counterfeit supplements, emphasizing that Canadians now *must* supplement for health. Her message to Ottawa is urgent: Health Canada’s attempts to regulate natural products like pharmaceuticals will devastate stores, practitioners, and the people who rely on them. For her, natural health products were the difference between chronic illness and restored vitality.
- [Natural Powerlifting and Healing](https://nhppa.org/speakers/natural-powerlifting-and-healing/) - Justin Donaldson from British Columbia grew up as a dedicated athlete, playing football and competing at the national level in powerlifting. His early interest in sports nutrition was sparked by a book that contrasted bare-minimum RDAs with the higher nutrient needs of athletes, a lesson reinforced in his later work in animal nutrition. His passion for fitness and performance collided with tragedy when old sports injuries left him disabled—crippled with back pain, leg atrophy, and doctors predicting a lifetime of decline. Told to expect incontinence, loss of mobility, and permanent disability, Justin faced despair in his early 30s. In this interview, Justin recounts how natural health products, mushrooms like lion’s mane, recovery supplements, acupuncture, and persistent holistic approaches gradually restored his mobility and vitality. He describes the turning point where he went from taking 10 minutes to get out of bed to standing up normally again, eventually returning to training, hiking, and running. Along the way, Justin also shares “divine appointment” stories that confirmed his career change into the natural health industry. His message to Ottawa is that access to supplements and natural therapies is not a luxury but the difference between disability and health. Restrictive regulations threaten lives like his, and he calls for policies that prioritize optimal health, not just survival.
- [Healing Skin and Pain Naturally](https://nhppa.org/speakers/healing-skin-and-pain-naturally/) - Justin Victor from Alberta is a former bodybuilder who faced years of physical and emotional struggle due to chronic acne, joint pain, and muscle injuries caused by overtraining. Conventional medicine offered him only steroid creams and no real solutions, leaving him discouraged and with low self-worth. His turning point came when he discovered energy healing modalities and later became a practitioner himself, pursuing holistic approaches to restore his health and help others. This journey led him into advanced practices like neuroacoustics (bio-tuning) and visceral manipulation, which he now uses to help clients regulate their nervous systems, improve digestion, and achieve restorative sleep. In this interview, Justin shares how his personal struggles with skin eruptions and chronic pain pushed him toward alternative therapies. He explains how neuroacoustics balances the nervous system using specific frequencies, allowing the body to heal by reducing chronic stress and unlocking proper digestion and nutrient absorption. He also describes how visceral manipulation complements this work by restoring organ alignment. Justin highlights how supplements prescribed by a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner—such as digestive enzymes, wormwood, probiotics, and B12—helped resolve his skin problems and restore his energy. Today, Justin works with clients struggling with autoimmune issues, inflammation, and poor sleep, showing them that healing is possible when the body is supported holistically. His message to Ottawa is clear: Canadians need access to supplements and natural products, as they were crucial to his recovery and remain vital for the health of those he now serves.
- [High Blood Pressure and Herbal Medicine](https://nhppa.org/speakers/high-blood-pressure-and-herbal-medicine/) - Kathy van Gogh from British Columbia is a retired entrepreneur and decorative artist who transitioned into natural health after experiencing life-threatening health challenges and systemic failures in the medical system. A former systems analyst, computer programmer, and international decorative painter, Kathy raised four children and now enjoys being a grandmother. Her turning point came in 2016 when she developed high blood pressure following a burst appendix and sepsis. Initially managed with pharmaceuticals, she endured years of side effects and increasing dependence on prescription renewals while struggling to access consistent care due to doctor shortages, closed clinics, and overburdened virtual services. In this interview, Kathy shares how the healthcare system’s cracks forced her to become her own doctor, monitoring her blood pressure and learning about her medications’ impacts. When access became unreliable, she turned to plant medicine—studying herbalism, enrolling in courses, and methodically tapering her prescriptions while testing herbal remedies. Through careful monitoring, she successfully replaced pharmaceuticals with natural solutions, stabilizing her blood pressure and improving her sleep and overall well-being. Today she makes over 50 remedies for her family and friends, from tinctures to creams, while voicing deep concern over government attempts to regulate natural products like pharmaceuticals. Her message to Ottawa is blunt: fix the broken medical system and stop trying to eliminate people’s alternatives. For her, herbal medicine is not just empowerment but survival.
- [Healing Through Minerals](https://nhppa.org/speakers/healing-through-minerals/) - Lorrel Elian is a cellular health educator, author, and founder of Conscious Body Studio in Saskatchewan. She helps women self heal from stubborn & misdiagnosed health issues by balancing minerals, emotions, and movement. In this interview, Lorrel recounts her personal journey from fitness into holistic nutrition, and how minerals became central to her work. She describes how mineral deficiencies can contribute to fatigue, weight issues, brain fog, and thyroid imbalance, and how correcting these patterns through diet and targeted supplementation helped her and many clients restore health and vitality. She explains how stress depletes minerals, leaving the body vulnerable, and shares stories of clients whose health turned around once their mineral patterns were corrected. For Lorrel, natural health is about understanding the body’s signals, giving it what it needs to rebalance, and trusting its ability to heal. Her message to Ottawa is clear: protecting access to natural health products and tests like HTMA is essential, because they provide Canadians with safe, life-changing options that conventional medicine often overlooks.
- [Pediatric ER to Children’s Health Advocacy](https://nhppa.org/speakers/pediatric-er-to-childrens-health-advocacy/) - Dr. Michelle Perro is a veteran pediatrician with over 40 years of experience in acute and integrative medicine. Trained in pediatric emergency medicine, she once directed a major ER in New York City and helped pioneer board certification in the field. Her career shifted when her own son’s severe croup responded dramatically to a homeopathic remedy, opening her eyes to a medical system she had never been taught. She went back to school to study homeopathy and later opened an integrative urgent care clinic, blending conventional and natural approaches. Over time, she noticed rising rates of chronic conditions in children—autism, gut disorders, ADHD—which she connected to the introduction of genetically modified foods and widespread pesticide use. She co-authored *What’s Making Our Children Sick?* with medical anthropologist Dr. Vincanne Adams, documenting how industrial food, GMOs, and glyphosate are harming children’s health. In this interview, Dr. Perro shares her journey from elite academic pediatrician to outspoken advocate for holistic pediatric care. She explains how glyphosate disrupts children’s microbiomes, binds essential minerals like magnesium and zinc, and even shuttles aluminum into the brain—factors she links to rising autism and ADHD rates. She describes the crisis of fatty liver in both obese and lean children, the contamination of infant formula with toxic metals, and the nutritional collapse of ultraprocessed foods. Yet she emphasizes solutions: organic and regenerative food, breastfeeding support, homeopathy, and empowering families to take health into their own hands rather than relying on government agencies she believes have failed to protect children. Her message to Ottawa and beyond is clear: stop corporate-driven assaults on food and medicine, and safeguard parents’ right to choose natural, life-saving options for their kids.
- [Restoring Health with Chinese Medicine](https://nhppa.org/speakers/restoring-health-with-chinese-medicine/) - Natasha Lissos is a traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) practitioner with over 20 years of experience, whose journey into the field began with a personal Achilles injury that conventional medicine failed to heal. After discovering relief through acupuncture in China, she committed to years of rigorous training—first a degree in kinesiology, followed by six years of TCM study at AIM Academy in Toronto, and later doctoral studies in California. Today, she integrates acupuncture, herbal medicine, tuina massage, moxibustion, and qigong to restore balance and health for her patients. Her clinical experience includes treating over 100,000 people, often those who exhausted conventional medicine without relief. In this interview, Natasha shares powerful case studies: a woman with multiple sclerosis who regained mobility and independence after chronic pain, fatigue, and disability; a man so allergic to the world he wore the same clothes for weeks, who regained full health and quality of life; and a patient with Parkinsonian symptoms whose tremors subsided after TCM treatment addressed underlying imbalances. Natasha explains how TCM views illness as disharmony in the body’s vital energy (qi), requiring balance across meridians, digestion, immunity, and emotional health. She emphasizes how chemical drugs often slow recovery by straining the system, while TCM strengthens the body’s innate healing capacity. Natasha warns that Health Canada’s regulatory changes threatening access to Chinese herbs would be devastating, as these remedies are not luxuries but lifesaving treatments for people who had nowhere else to turn. Her call to Ottawa is clear: recognize the science and safeguard Canadians’ access to natural, traditional medicines.
- [Living with Type 1 Diabetes Naturally](https://nhppa.org/speakers/living-with-type-1-diabetes-naturally/) - Nick Wallace, an electrical engineer from Ontario, was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at age four and has lived with the condition for 44 years without major complications. His lifelong quest to extend his health span led him to research nutrition, supplementation, and environmental health far beyond conventional medicine. In this interview, Nick explains how poor soil quality and industrial farming strip nutrients from food, making supplements essential. He recounts his personal experiments showing measurable reductions in insulin needs when using certain supplements, such as “Restore” and traditional remedies like bitter melon tea. He also describes how stress relief through acupuncture improved his blood sugar stability and overall wellbeing. Nick’s journey took another turn when he developed electro-hypersensitivity after moving into a building with high magnetic fields. The condition left him with brain fog, pressure headaches, and even cardiac irregularities triggered by wireless devices. He began measuring electromagnetic fields with meters, modifying his environment with shielding, and eventually writing a book on EMF dangers. Nick stresses that children are especially vulnerable to both nutrient depletion and EMF exposure. He also raises concerns about fluoride displacing iodine in the thyroid, worsening public health. His message to Ottawa is blunt: marry politics with nature, stop degrading food and health for profit, and protect Canadians’ right to supplements and safe environments. For him, supplements, organic food, acupuncture, and EMF awareness are not luxuries but life-saving necessities.
- [Healing Through Nutrition After Surgeries](https://nhppa.org/speakers/healing-through-nutrition-after-surgeries/) - Penny Hodgson from Alberta was born with congenital bilateral hip dysplasia, a severe skeletal condition that led to more than a dozen surgeries throughout her life, starting as a child. Her journey included experimental orthopedic procedures, long hospitalizations, and chronic pain management with strong pharmaceuticals. By midlife, her health had deteriorated further, leaving her nutritionally depleted and suicidal from relentless pain and failed surgeries. A chance encounter with a naturopath shifted her perspective and introduced her to nutritional supplementation and holistic healing. In this interview, Penny recounts her difficult childhood, decades of invasive surgeries, and how conventional medicine often failed to restore her quality of life. She explains how embracing nutrition, probiotics, and alternative therapies helped her rebuild her health and spirit. Now trained in holistic nutrition herself, Penny reflects on the need for Canadians to have freedom of choice in accessing supplements and natural health practitioners. Her story highlights resilience, transformation, and the power of nutrition in overcoming trauma and chronic illness.
- [Defending Natural Health Products](https://nhppa.org/speakers/defending-natural-health-products/) - Sonia Parmar is Vice President of Government Relations and Regulatory Affairs at the Canadian Health Food Association (CHFA), which represents over 1,200 members across the natural, organic, and wellness sectors in Canada. With a career rooted in government advocacy, Sonia is responsible for ensuring that the voices of manufacturers, suppliers, and retailers are heard in Ottawa, especially as Health Canada advances sweeping regulatory changes that could impact the industry. Her expertise lies in navigating legislative processes, interpreting complex regulations, and defending the interests of an entire sector against policies that threaten affordability, innovation, and access to natural health products. In this interview, Sonia explains how CHFA has challenged Health Canada’s claims that natural health products present widespread risks, revealing how adverse event data is often exaggerated or misrepresented. She details CHFA’s engagement with independent pharmacovigilance experts, whose analysis confirmed that these products are overwhelmingly safe and beneficial. Sonia discusses how Health Canada has historically used adverse reaction databases in ways that mislead parliamentarians, resulting in unnecessary restrictions, rising costs, and fewer products on the market. She highlights the real-world impact: increased costs for small businesses, loss of product diversity, and consumers turning to unregulated foreign markets or counterfeit online products. Sonia stresses the importance of Canada’s local health food stores as trusted information hubs and warns that overregulation risks collapsing this ecosystem. Her call to Ottawa is clear—engage meaningfully with stakeholders, focus on fair regulation, and stop policies that undermine Canadians’ access to safe, natural options.
- [Redefining Health Through Nutrition](https://nhppa.org/speakers/redefining-health-through-nutrition/) - Udo Erasmus is a pioneer in the natural health community, best known for creating Udo’s Choice and for his groundbreaking work on essential fatty acids. His journey began in hardship—born during the Second World War, raised as a refugee, and later leaving medical school after realizing it focused on disease management rather than true health. In the 1980s, after suffering severe pesticide poisoning while working as a sprayer, Udo became critically ill, unable to walk a block without resting. Conventional medicine offered no solutions, so he turned to nature. He studied how the body continually rebuilds itself and discovered that with the right components—clean food, water, air, and especially undamaged oils—the body can regenerate. This led him to research fats, uncovering how industrial oil processing created toxic, damaged molecules that cause widespread disease. His insights revolutionized natural health, launching an industry of oils “made with health in mind.” In this interview, Udo explains how health is not merely the absence of disease but the presence of principles and components that align with nature. He stresses the role of peace, love, and self-connection as foundations for wellness, alongside nutrition. He describes how damaged oils from frying and refining are among the greatest contributors to chronic illness, while undamaged omega-3 and omega-6 fats are essential for brain health, energy, vision, and cellular repair. Udo also shares his philosophy that true health care requires living in harmony with both human nature and the natural environment. His story is one of survival, discovery, and advocacy: from pesticide poisoning to becoming a global health educator, author, and inductee into the Canadian Health Food Association Hall of Fame. His call to Ottawa is direct—protect access to natural health products and stop policies that privilege industry profit over human well-being.
- [From Allopathic to Natural Healing](https://nhppa.org/speakers/from-allopathic-to-natural-healing/) - Dr. Zoltan Rona was a practicing medical doctor for 44 years, graduating from McGill University in 1977 and later earning a master’s in biochemistry and clinical nutrition at the University of Bridgeport. His career began in conventional medicine but shifted dramatically after realizing medical school taught nothing about nutrition or prevention. Inspired by mentors like Dr. John Barker, he explored vitamin E, thyroid treatments, antioxidants, and herbs, eventually becoming a leading advocate for integrative and natural approaches. He authored 12 books, including the *Encyclopedia of Natural Healing*, and treated hundreds of thousands of patients, emphasizing nutrition as the foundation of health. In this interview, Dr. Rona details how nearly all chronic illnesses—cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, autoimmune disorders—are linked to nutritional deficiencies and toxic modern foods. He highlights the dangers of processed food, pesticides, sugar, and heavy metals, alongside the collapse of nutrients in today’s produce compared to a century ago. He stresses the essential role of nutrients like vitamin D, magnesium, and CoQ10 in preventing disease and recounts cases of recovery from conditions like Crohn’s, colitis, eczema, and even cancer with natural therapies. He contrasts the safety of supplements (no recorded deaths in decades) with the risks of pharmaceuticals, arguing that Health Canada censors natural solutions while protecting drug monopolies. Dr. Rona insists health care should be about helping, not profit, and urges Canadians to reclaim their right to choose natural health products before they are regulated out of reach.
- [Community Through Natural Health](https://nhppa.org/speakers/community-through-natural-health/) - Kim Umphrey, owner of Health Matters in Edmonton, shares her 22-year journey in the natural health industry. From early childhood visits to health food stores with her grandfather, to transformative learning at Udo Erasmus’ seminar, Kim’s passion for natural health grew into formal education—a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition—and eventually ownership of her own store. Health Matters is more than a shop: it’s a community hub where trained staff provide guidance, backed by ongoing education from manufacturers, naturopaths, and scientists. Kim explains how Health Canada’s strict rules limit what she and her staff can say, even when evidence supports simple solutions like magnesium for cramps or sleep. She highlights the challenges of rising costs, counterfeit risks from online shopping, and overbearing regulation, all of which threaten the survival of local health food stores. Her story is both deeply personal and widely relevant: she describes the joy of helping people overcome challenges, the frustration of censorship, and the fear of losing her business to Health Canada’s proposed self-care framework. Despite this, Kim remains dedicated to empowering her community with knowledge, access to safe products, and a supportive environment. She calls on Ottawa to “step back” and let Canadians maintain access to natural remedies without being burdened by impossible regulations. For Kim, local health food stores are irreplaceable cultural resources that protect wellness, jobs, and community resilience.
- [Chiropractic and Wellness Journey](https://nhppa.org/speakers/chiropractic-and-wellness-journey/) - Dr. Lana Nicoll, a former Canadian volleyball hall-of-famer turned chiropractor, shares her inspiring journey from sports into natural health. With over seven years of rigorous study culminating in a Doctor of Chiropractic degree and specialty in pediatrics, she built a career in California before returning to Edmonton. Her story highlights a transformative first chiropractic adjustment that relieved her chronic migraines and set her on a path to healing others. Now, alongside her family life as a mother of four, Lana practices live blood cell analysis and nutrition coaching, helping patients uncover hidden imbalances, gut health issues, and nutritional deficiencies. She emphasizes food as foundational medicine, while also advocating for supplementation to address modern agricultural nutrient gaps. Her stories include supporting mothers during pregnancy, restoring gut health in children, and helping patients with severe liver issues. Lana’s message is clear: the body’s innate intelligence can heal when given the right tools, and access to natural health products must be protected.
- [40 Years in Naturopathic Medicine](https://nhppa.org/speakers/40-years-in-naturopathic-medicine/) - Dr. Eldon Dahl, founder of Life Choice, reflects on his nearly 40 years in naturopathic medicine. He shares his journey from childhood experiences with natural remedies, to establishing a clinic and later a manufacturing company. Dahl recounts deeply emotional patient cases, including late-stage cancer and AIDS, where natural remedies extended quality of life. He discusses successes using products like thymus glandulars, glycine, fortified boron, and kava kava, while also detailing Health Canada’s regulatory crackdowns that shuttered businesses and removed safe products from the market. He contrasts naturopathic philosophy—treating root causes and enabling the body to heal itself—with conventional medicine’s focus on symptom management. Dahl emphasizes the challenges of overregulation, rising costs, and censorship, which he argues restrict Canadians’ access to natural products. He calls for a new “Wellness Minister” at the provincial level and stresses the importance of supporting local health food stores as centers of education and trust. Despite decades of obstacles, he remains committed to his mission, humbled by the countless lives he believes have been improved through natural health.
- [Extending Life and Dignity](https://nhppa.org/speakers/extending-life-and-dignity/) - Judy Powers shares the remarkable story of caring for her mother, Betty, through the final years of her life. A nurse, mother of six, and lifelong giver, Betty faced cancer, stroke, heart challenges, and severe pain. After being sent home from the hospital with a prognosis of “three days to live,” Judy organized a care team that gave her mother three more years of meaningful life at home. Judy describes how she created a healing environment with music, touch, baths, laughter, and natural health strategies. She recalls learning from her mother’s own palliative care experiences and applying those lessons—bringing dignity, connection, and joy into her final chapter. Though Betty left the hospital emaciated and on 15 medications, she thrived at home with careful feeding, oxygen, comfort routines, and support from trusted caregivers. Judy emphasizes that it wasn’t just about treatments but about love, presence, and creating a community around her mom. Her testimony raises broader questions about aging, end-of-life care, and the balance between standard medical protocols and personal choice. Judy urges Canadians to protect access to natural remedies and to recognize the importance of family-led caregiving, which she believes extends both life and dignity.
- [Natural Healing and Defending Health Freedom](https://nhppa.org/speakers/natural-healing-and-defending-health-freedom/) - Lorene Benoit, a long-time herbalist, educator, and author from Duncan, British Columbia, shares her five-decade journey in natural health and education. Founder of Benoit Health Education and author of *The Paw-paw Program: A Natural Approach to Cancer*, she has spent her life helping Canadians understand how herbs, nutrition, and lifestyle choices can restore balance. In this interview, Lorene reflects on how early influences, global study, and years of teaching led her to advocate for freedom of choice in health care. Her story is both personal and political—rooted in healing and teaching, but also in resistance to Health Canada’s growing restrictions on natural products. She recounts how decades of safe, effective natural health practices are being undermined by overregulation that limits education, access, and small producers. Lorene calls for Canadians to stay informed, support grassroots advocacy, and help preserve the country’s herbal traditions. Her optimism and calm authority carry a clear message: “Education is the foundation of health freedom.”
- [Pioneering Micronutrient Therapy for Mental Health](https://nhppa.org/speakers/pioneering-micronutrient-therapy-for-mental-health/) - Tony Stephan, founder of TrueHope Nutritional Support, shares his deeply personal journey that led to the development of one of Canada’s most recognized micronutrient therapies for mental health. After the devastating loss of his wife to suicide while battling bipolar disorder, Tony’s family continued to struggle with severe mental illness. Desperate for solutions, he partnered with researcher David Hardy to develop a broad-spectrum micronutrient formula. The results with his own children were life-changing, sparking wider trials and collaborations with international psychiatrists, including Harvard’s Dr. Charles Popper. In this interview, Tony recounts the early breakthroughs, the resistance from Health Canada, and the ongoing fight to keep natural mental health options available to Canadians. He speaks candidly about regulatory raids, legal battles, and the families who credit micronutrient therapy with saving their lives. Despite enormous obstacles, Tony remains dedicated to advancing nutritional psychiatry and protecting the freedom to choose natural interventions for mental wellness. His message to Ottawa is urgent: protect Canadians’ right to access safe, effective alternatives that have transformed countless lives.
- [Overcoming Chronic Illness Through Natural Health Choices](https://nhppa.org/speakers/overcoming-chronic-illness-through-natural-health-choices/) - Donna Kizuk, a former registered nurse, shares her powerful journey of resilience after her health collapsed under years of stress and overwork. Within a short span, she was diagnosed with chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, alopecia universalis, osteoporosis, rheumatoid arthritis, and more. Conventional medicine offered little beyond painkillers and antidepressants, with one doctor even telling her to “accept this as her new normal.” Refusing to give up, Donna turned to research and natural health approaches, including supplements, tinctures, fermented foods, colon hydrotherapy, and liver flushes. Over time, she regained much of her strength, weaned off pharmaceuticals, and reclaimed her life. In the interview, she recounts how she built a new lifestyle on her family farm, raising animals naturally, relying on fermented foods, and eliminating chemicals from her home. Donna also shares how she helped her daughter-in-law overcome ulcerative colitis and restore her health through supplements and diet changes—transformations that left even doctors surprised. Today, Donna lives at about “70% better” than her worst days and passionately urges Ottawa to protect Canadians’ access to affordable natural health products. She warns that removing these options will leave countless people without solutions, increasing suffering and placing even greater strain on the medical system.
- [A Family’s Journey Through Natural Healing and Education](https://nhppa.org/speakers/a-familys-journey-through-natural-healing-and-education/) - Paulla Schmidt, a Calgary-based massage therapist and natural health educator, shares how her personal and family experiences transformed her understanding of wellness. With more than twenty years of involvement in natural health, she has dedicated her career to helping people find non-pharmaceutical options for pain relief and holistic wellbeing. In this interview, Paulla recounts two major experiences that shaped her work—one involving her young son’s rare and potentially fatal skin condition, and another involving her own health challenges. Both journeys pushed her to explore natural methods when conventional medicine offered limited answers. Her persistence led her to study nutrition, detoxification, and the use of herbs and supplements, ultimately restoring her family’s health and inspiring her to teach others. Paulla now operates a massage therapy and education business in Calgary, where she combines hands-on healing with personalized natural health coaching. Her story reflects the growing number of Canadians who rely on natural health products not only for prevention and recovery but as a way to live in harmony with their body’s intelligence.
- [Restoring Health and Vitality Through Natural Remedies](https://nhppa.org/speakers/restoring-health-and-vitality-through-natural-remedies/) - Irene Chandroski, a Toronto resident and retired teacher, shares her inspiring story of recovery and renewal through natural health. After years of struggling with arthritis, low energy, and mobility challenges that left her dependent on medication and unable to enjoy daily activities, Irene began exploring natural remedies. She was introduced to herbal blends, dietary changes, and targeted supplements that gradually restored her strength, reduced pain, and reignited her enthusiasm for life. In this interview, Irene reflects on the profound difference natural health products made in her ability to function and stay active in her later years. She expresses gratitude for the community that helped her learn about alternative approaches and warns that Health Canada’s proposed restrictions could strip others of the same opportunities she had to heal naturally. Irene’s story is a heartfelt reminder that for many Canadians, access to natural products isn’t a lifestyle choice—it’s a lifeline.
- [Overcoming Chronic Pain and Rediscovering Joy Naturally](https://nhppa.org/speakers/overcoming-chronic-pain-and-rediscovering-joy-naturally/) - Mary Catherine, a Winnipeg resident, shares her powerful journey of healing after years of debilitating fibromyalgia left her unable to walk without severe pain. Once dependent on strong painkillers and struggling to maintain her independence, she turned to natural health approaches that changed her life. Through careful supplementation, dietary shifts, gentle movement, and spiritual grounding, she gradually regained mobility and strength. In this interview, Mary Catherine speaks with humility and gratitude about the transformation that natural health brought her—not only physically, but emotionally and mentally. She describes the difference between managing pain with medication and truly healing through nourishment, rest, and self-awareness. Her story reflects the resilience of many Canadians who seek empowerment and alternatives when conventional systems fail them. She urges policymakers to protect access to natural products so that others can find the same hope she did.
- [Exposing Overdiagnosis and the Politics of Prescription Drugs](https://nhppa.org/speakers/exposing-overdiagnosis-and-the-politics-of-prescription-drugs/) - Alan Cassels, a Victoria-based pharmaceutical policy researcher and author, shares insights from over 30 years of investigating how drug marketing and government policy shape health outcomes. With a background in public policy and a career focused on exposing overdiagnosis and overprescription, Alan has written multiple books including *Seeking Sickness* and *The ABCs of Disease Mongering*. In this interview, he explains how fear-based marketing turns normal human experiences—like mild cholesterol, aging, or sadness—into chronic conditions that require lifelong medication. Alan describes how public health messaging often serves corporate interests more than citizens, and why Canada’s current drug approval system lacks transparency. He calls for greater scrutiny of pharmaceutical influence on doctors, researchers, and regulators, emphasizing that evidence-based medicine must be reclaimed from marketing spin. His message is pragmatic yet urgent: “We don’t need more drugs—we need more critical thinking.”
- [Protecting Canada’s Health Food Stores and Consumer Choice](https://nhppa.org/speakers/protecting-canadas-health-food-stores-and-consumer-choice/) - Ben Farly, owner of a long-standing health food store in Cobourg, Ontario, shares his perspective as a second-generation retailer navigating the challenges of running a natural health business in today’s regulatory climate. With decades of experience serving his community, Ben describes how his store has become a trusted source of information, education, and personalized support for customers seeking natural alternatives. His deep understanding of both products and people has made him a cornerstone in local wellness culture. In this interview, Ben outlines the growing pressures facing independent health food stores as Health Canada introduces new compliance burdens that threaten to drive small businesses out of existence. He reflects on his family’s legacy in the industry, the relationships built over years of service, and the values that keep him advocating for fair regulations. Ben’s message is clear and heartfelt: local stores are not just retailers—they are educators, connectors, and advocates for natural health freedom.
- [Exploring Dirty Electricity and the Healing Power of Energy](https://nhppa.org/speakers/exploring-dirty-electricity-and-the-healing-power-of-energy/) - Bob Connolly, an Ontario-based filmmaker and researcher, has spent years studying the effects of electromagnetic fields and the potential of energy-based healing. As the creator of the documentary *Tesla’s Medicine*, he explores European clinics and therapies inspired by Nikola Tesla’s pioneering work with electromagnetic energy and frequency medicine. In this interview, Bob shares what he learned from scientists and practitioners abroad who are reintroducing bioelectrical treatments once common in early medical history. He also explains how modern environments expose us to “dirty electricity” — electrical noise generated by devices, smart meters, and wireless technologies — and how these frequencies can impact sleep, focus, and overall health. Bob offers practical, accessible advice for reducing exposure and balancing the body’s electrical systems naturally. His work bridges history, science, and wellness, challenging audiences to rethink how energy interacts with human biology.
- [Finding Relief from Chronic Pain Through Natural Nutrition](https://nhppa.org/speakers/finding-relief-from-chronic-pain-through-natural-nutrition/) - Betsy Johnston, from Edmonton, Alberta, shares her journey of rediscovering health and mobility after years of chronic pain caused by arthritis and inflammation. Having tried conventional medications with limited results, Betsy turned to natural health approaches, including dietary changes, targeted supplements, and gentle movement. Over time, her pain diminished, her energy returned, and she regained the ability to enjoy activities that once felt impossible. In this interview, Betsy reflects on how empowering it was to take control of her own recovery and to see tangible results from simple, natural choices. She credits education and community support for helping her find solutions that aligned with her body’s needs. Her message is practical and hopeful: natural health products and nutrition-based healing can restore quality of life when people are given the freedom to access them.
- [A Mother’s Journey to Natural Living and Family Wellness](https://nhppa.org/speakers/a-mothers-journey-to-natural-living-and-family-wellness/) - Jessica Smalls, from Edmonton, Alberta, shares how her journey into motherhood transformed her understanding of health and inspired a shift toward natural living. After her children developed severe allergies and sensitivities, Jessica began researching and eliminating household chemicals, processed foods, and synthetic fragrances. What started as an effort to protect her family soon became a passion for toxin-free living and the use of natural remedies to support immune strength and wellness. In this heartfelt interview, Jessica discusses how learning from practitioners and local health stores helped her navigate the confusing landscape of natural products. She emphasizes that true wellness comes from education, mindful choices, and the freedom to decide what’s best for one’s own family. Her story reflects the everyday Canadian experience of turning personal health challenges into advocacy for safer, more natural living.
- [Healing from Burnout and Finding Renewal Through Natural Health](https://nhppa.org/speakers/healing-from-burnout-and-finding-renewal-through-natural-health/) - Char Duby, from Ontario, shares her deeply personal journey of healing after years of caregiving, exhaustion, and declining health. Balancing family responsibilities and full-time work left her drained and reliant on medications that offered little relief. Seeking a new path, Char began exploring natural detoxification, clean nutrition, and supplementation to restore balance and energy. Through patience and self-education, she experienced a profound physical and emotional renewal that reignited her purpose and joy. In this interview, Char reflects on the transformative power of taking responsibility for one’s own health and the importance of access to natural products and education. Her experience highlights how burnout and chronic stress can be reversed through holistic approaches that nourish both body and spirit. Char’s message is one of hope and encouragement for anyone who feels trapped by exhaustion—healing is possible when we return to nature’s wisdom.
- [Overcoming Lyme Disease and Chronic Illness Through Natural Health](https://nhppa.org/speakers/overcoming-lyme-disease-and-chronic-illness-through-natural-health/) - Caryl Ayearst, from Peterborough, Ontario, shares her powerful story of survival and recovery after years battling Lyme disease and chronic illness. Following a tick bite that went undiagnosed for years, Caryl suffered debilitating fatigue, pain, brain fog, and mobility issues that conventional medicine failed to resolve. After exhausting traditional treatments, she turned to natural health solutions—herbal therapies, nutritional support, detoxification, and energy healing—that slowly restored her strength and mental clarity. In this emotional interview, Caryl describes how regaining her health inspired her to become an advocate for others struggling with invisible illnesses. She speaks about the importance of persistence, faith, and self-education, while emphasizing the critical need to preserve Canadians’ access to natural remedies. Her message is one of resilience and hope: even after years of suffering, the body can heal when given the right tools.

## Portfolio

- [International KKFI event](https://nhppa.org/portfolio/children-international-selected-to-be-featured-charity-at-kkfi-event/)
- [New Community Center](https://nhppa.org/portfolio/cormack-family-funds-new-community-center/)
- [Help Fight Poverty](https://nhppa.org/portfolio/kc-residents-can-help-fight-poverty-by-eating-at-panera-on-october-17/)
- [CI Honored 2016](https://nhppa.org/portfolio/ci-honored-as-2016-top-rated-nonprofit/)
- [Help Vulnerable Youth in Honduras](https://nhppa.org/portfolio/help-vulnerable-youth-in-honduras/)
- [Children International 2017](https://nhppa.org/portfolio/children-international-honored-as-2017-top-rated-nonprofit/)
- [Fight Poverty through Music](https://nhppa.org/portfolio/children-international-fights-poverty-through-music/)
- [CI $1 Million Donations](https://nhppa.org/portfolio/ci-announces-1-million-match-for-givingtuesday-donations/)
- [John D. Clause VP of Philanthropy](https://nhppa.org/portfolio/ci-names-john-d-clause-vp-of-global-philanthropy/)

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