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05/22/2024

The final hour of debate for Bill C368 is tonight at 7:00 pm. If you'd like to watch, tune in to the House of Commons website!

Attention: Bill C-368 Is Going to Vote May 29th!

(As a quick reminder, Bill C-368 aims to repeal sections 500-504 of Bill C-47 that moved natural health products fully into the drug category and applied $5M per day fines to the industry.)

The final hour of debate as part of the second reading of Bill C-368 is happening tonight. The debate will be followed by a decisive vote in the House of Commons on May 29th. A majority 'yes' vote will move the bill forward to the Standing Committee on Health for thorough review and discussion.

If you'd like to tune in to the live debate, here's the details:

📅 Date: TODAY, May 22nd
🕖 Time: 5:30 pm ET
📺 Watch Live: Tune in to the House of Commons website to watch the debate live.

In the first hour of debate on April 29th, MPs from the Conservative, NDP, and Bloc Québécois parties expressed strong support for the bill. We are optimistic!

Thank you to our incredible community for all your hard work and dedication in engaging with MPs leading up to this important day. Your efforts have made a huge difference. We have one more week to engage our MPs on this issue before it goes to vote!

05/22/2024

Campaign Update re: Bill C368. Note that the time has changed. Register so that you don't miss it!

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!

Save your seat!
🔗 bit.ly/UpdateRegMay2024

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 another campaign... even bigger and farther reaching than our others.

Event Details:

🗓️ Date: Wednesday, May 22nd
⏰ Time: 12:00 PM ET / 9:00 AM PT
💻 Location: Online via Zoom

Note: The event time has changed so we can all attend Bill C-368's LIVE second hour of debate, currently scheduled for 7:00 pm ET to 9:00 pm ET!

Here's what you can expect from May's Campaign Update call:

➡️ A review of Bill C-368 and its exciting progression through the Second Reading process
➡️ A discussion on Health Canada’s latest attack on your health rights as seen in the proposed 2024 Budget Bill

Consider reading Shawn Buckley's latest discussion paper titled Alarm Bells in Health Policy: The Hidden Changes in Canada's 2024 Budget, and come prepared with your questions 👇
bit.ly/DiscussionPaper0524

04/22/2024

Register for this important campaign update scheduled for Wednesday, April 24th! Link below.

Mark your calendar! Our next Campaign Update is scheduled for Wednesday, April 24th, at 7:00 PM EST / 4:00 PM PST on Zoom.

👉 bit.ly/UpdateApr2024

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 our strategic direction.

Here's what we'll be discussing:
➡️ Updates on Bill C-368 and second reading
➡️ Updates on Health Canada's consultation period on Cost Recovery
➡️ Answering questions from our community!

Don't miss out on this opportunity to stay engaged and contribute to our cause. Even if you can't attend live, register at the link below to save your spot now. We will email all registrants the replay after the event.

Spread the word and invite your friends, family and colleagues to join us, too!

04/03/2024

Have you signed the NHPPA's petition in support of Bill C-368? Be sure to share with family and friends!

Don't Forget About Our E-Petition

If you haven't yet signed our e-petition in support of Bill C-368, follow the link to show your support for the natural health industry, and be sure to share this petition with your family and friends! 👇
https://bit.ly/SignPetitionBillC368

03/27/2024

Register for tomorrow's Campaign Update with Shawn Buckley of the NHPPA. During this call, Shawn will review the progress made on our initiatives, with a special focus on Bill C-368. This critical Private Member's Bill, which seeks to repeal sections 500-504 of Bill C-47, is gathering steam with each passing day.

Save The Date!

Our next monthly Campaign Update call is just around the corner, set for Wednesday, March 27 at 7:00 PM ET / 4:00 PM PT.

Register now! 👇
bit.ly/UpdateRegMar2024

During this call, Shawn Buckley will review the progress made on our initiatives, with a special focus on Bill C-368. This critical Private Member's Bill, which seeks to repeal sections 500-504 of Bill C-47, is gathering steam with each passing day.

In fact, as early as next month, Bill C-368 will undergo its second reading in the House of Commons. In the meantime, we're putting immense pressure on our MPs, requesting their support for this Bill.

Let's collaborate on strategies, celebrate achievements, and map out our shared path forward in this upcoming Campaign Update call.

We look forward to seeing you there—and remember, invite your friends and family to join, too!

Register now! 👇
bit.ly/UpdateRegMar2024

03/08/2024

Happy International Women's Day to all the beautiful women out there! You are incredible and we are celebrating you!💖🌹

02/06/2024

Don't forget to register for CHFA Now Vancouver, April 3 -5 2024!

CHFA NOW Vancouver Trade Show and Conference is connecting buyers with and sellers to the best natural, organic and wellness brands. April 2-5, 2024.

12/08/2023

Sign the E-petition and Share!

Sign The E-Petition!

We invite you—our community—to continue engaging in this democratic process and pushing back against our Government's overreach.

Specifically, we urge you to sign our e-petition endorsing our Private Member's Bill, now named Bill C-368.

Once you've signed, please share this campaign far and wide. You can share this e-petition with your network by forwarding this email or by using the "social share" buttons at the end of the petition signing process.

Your action has been, and continues to be, the driving force behind this milestone.

Hang tight! The e-petition will take several seconds to load. Thank you in advance for your patience.

Sign the petition 👇
https://bit.ly/SignPetitionBillC368

Thank you MP Blaine Calkins and MP Brad Vis for your dedication to the natural health industry and for listening to the concerns of Canadians.

What Lies Ahead?

We have made tremendous progress in a remarkably short amount of time. However, our work has just begun.

Private Member's Bills undergo a rigorous process in the House of Commons. We will keep you informed every step of the way.

This achievement is a testament to the power we possess when united for a common cause. Your voices have been heard, and your actions have ignited change.

Thank you for standing up for your beliefs and supporting the work we are doing at NHPPA.

12/08/2023

The momentum is unmistakable!

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 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 into the therapeutic products category, alongside chemical drugs.

The implications of these changes on our industry are profound, and we knew that swift action was crucial.

Thank You MP Calkins!

We are thrilled to announce that on Tuesday December 5, 2023, MP Blaine Calkins of Red Deer—Lacombe, Alberta, took a decisive stand in support of our cause and officially tabled our Private Member's Bill in the House of Commons. The Bill was seconded by MP Brad Vis, and given the official Bill number C-368.

You can watch the reading in the house here (90 seconds) 👇https://bit.ly/BillC368Reading

This action by MPs Calkins and Vis effectively amplifies our voices, champions the cause for the natural health industry, and acts in the interests of every Canadian citizen that relies on natural health products to care for their health and well-being.

We thank MP Blaine Calkins for his dedication to the natural health industry and acknowledge his attentive response to the concerns of Canadians.

We encourage you to send MP Calkins a note of appreciation as well, via X () or email (blaine.calkins@parl.gc.ca).

Stay tuned for our next post featuring the E-PETITION!! 📝

Private Member's Bill 👉 https://nhppa.org/private-members-bill/