NHPPA Talk Forum Ep. 03 – Blaine Calkins
Bill C-224: Inside Parliament
In this episode of NHPPA Talk Forum, Shawn Buckley, President of the Natural Health Product Protection Association (NHPPA), sits down with Conservative MP Blaine Calkins, sponsor of Bill C-224, for a candid discussion about natural health product regulation and the realities of advancing reform in Parliament. This conversation moves beyond headlines to examine how legislation actually progresses—or stalls—inside Ottawa.
Rather than revisiting familiar arguments, the episode focuses on process and pressure: how private members’ bills are treated, where resistance arises, and what MPs are hearing directly from constituents about access to natural health products. MP Calkins explains the intent behind Bill C-224, the obstacles it faces, and why sustained public engagement is essential if regulatory reform is to succeed.
Watch the full episode above to understand what is at stake and why this moment matters. Then, take the next step by supporting Bill C-224. Public participation plays a decisive role in whether this legislation moves forward. Visit the NHPPA Bill C-224 action page to send letters to your Member of Parliament and help ensure fair, evidence-based regulation that protects consumer choice and access to natural health products.
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