Bill C-368

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 Law. As a quick reminder, Division 31 of Bill C-69 proposes new Health Canada powers to: • Regulate off-label drug and natural health product uses. • Restrict the autonomy of medical professionals. • Exempt drugs from important existing safety standards such as fraud, adulteration, and manufacture in sanitary conditions. Shawn did not mince words during his appearance, stating "I'm of the opinion that the messaging by the government, the Minister of Health, and Health Canada is actually fraudulent to the Canadian people." We encourage you to listen to the audio recording of Shawn's appearance to learn more about the changes to drug and natural health product regulation proposed in Bill C-69. Unfortunately, we anticipate this Bill will become law before Parliament recesses for summer, so it's important for you, as a Canadian, to understand how these proposed changes may affect your access to health options. Important Links: NHPPA's Citizen's Action Kit: https://www.nhppa.org/citizens Subscribe to NHPPA's email newsletter: https://nhppa.org/subscribe Donate to NHPPA: https://nhppa.org/donate Volunteer with NHPPA: https://nhppa.org/volunteer Learn more and support Bill C-368: https://nhppa.org/bill-c368/ The Charter of Health Freedom: https://charterofhealthfreedom.org Order or print your NHPPA postcards: https://nhppa.org/postcards/ Take action with NHPPA campaigns: https://nhppa.org/take-action/ Natural Health Products Crisis Summary: https://nhppa.org/crisis-summary/ Discussion Paper on 2023 Health Canada Initiatives: https://nhppa.org/discussion-paper-health-canada-initiatives/ Discussion Paper on 2024 Health Canada Initiatives: https://nhppa.org/discussion-paper-alarm-bells-in-health-policy/

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 health products as "therapeutic products" alongside pharmaceutical drugs and applied sweeping Health Canada fees, fines, and powers that are not appropriate for or sustainable by the natural health industry. Why is Bill C-368 Necessary? The regulations from Bill C-47 threaten the viability of the natural health industry by imposing unnecessary barriers. Bill C-368 seeks to remove these burdens, keeping natural health products accessible and affordable for Canadians. Next Steps for Bill C-368 Passing Second Reading is a monumental milestone. The bill will now proceed to the Standing Committee on Health for a detailed review, where industry stakeholders will testify about the impact of Health Canada's regulations and evidence from Health Canada will be studied. This step is crucial for ensuring that issues related to natural health products receive the specialized attention they need. What You Can Do Your continued involvement is essential as Bill C-368 progresses through Parliament. Here’s how you can help: Send an Electronic Letter: Visit the link provided to automatically send an electronic letter to all 12 members of the Standing Committee on Health 👉 https://bit.ly/BillC368eLetter Mail a Physical Letter: To make an even stronger impact, print the letter and mail it physically. 4. Share Personal Stories: If you have personal experiences with the benefits of natural health products, consider drafting your own letter to the committee members. Thank you for all of your hard work! Let's keep the pressure on. Important Links: NHPPA's Citizen's Action Kit: https://www.nhppa.org/citizens Subscribe to NHPPA's email newsletter: https://nhppa.org/subscribe Donate to NHPPA: https://nhppa.org/donate Volunteer with NHPPA: https://nhppa.org/volunteer Learn more and support Bill C-368: https://nhppa.org/bill-c368/ The Charter of Health Freedom: https://charterofhealthfreedom.org Order or print your NHPPA postcards: https://nhppa.org/postcards/ Take action with NHPPA campaigns: https://nhppa.org/take-action/ Natural Health Products Crisis Summary: https://nhppa.org/crisis-summary/ Discussion Paper on 2023 Health Canada Initiatives: https://nhppa.org/discussion-paper-health-canada-initiatives/ Discussion Paper on 2024 Health Canada Initiatives: https://nhppa.org/discussion-paper-alarm-bells-in-health-policy/

Natural Health Products In The Spotlight: Key Takeaways From The House Debate On May 22, 2024, the House of Commons reconvened to continue the second reading of Bill C-368, aimed at amending the Food and Drugs Act concerning natural health products (NHPs). The hour-long debate featured passionate speeches from members of all major political parties. The Bloc Québécois, represented by MP Caroline Desbiens, and the NDP, represented by MP Alistair MacGregor, both voiced strong support, emphasizing the need for balanced regulation that preserves consumer access. Conversely, as expected, Liberal MPs defended the current stringent oversight under Vanessa’s Law to "protect" Canadians. Conservative MPs Blaine Calkins and Michelle Ferreri framed the debate as an issue of consumer health freedom and criticized the government for overreaching regulatory measures that could potentially stifle small businesses and harm the health of Canadians. ​ ​With the vote for Bill C-368 scheduled for May 29, 2024, there’s still time to engage your MP on this critical issue. Send an electronic letter today 👇 bit.ly/BillC368MPEmail Important Links: Subscribe to NHPPA's email newsletter: https://nhppa.org/subscribe Donate to NHPPA: https://nhppa.org/donate Volunteer with NHPPA: https://nhppa.org/volunteer Learn more and support Bill C-368: https://nhppa.org/bill-c368/ The Charter of Health Freedom: https://charterofhealthfreedom.org Order or print your NHPPA postcards: https://nhppa.org/postcards/ Take action with NHPPA campaigns: https://nhppa.org/take-action/ Natural Health Products Crisis Summary: https://nhppa.org/crisis-summary/ Discussion Paper on 2023 Health Canada Initiatives: https://nhppa.org/discussion-paper-health-canada-initiatives/ Discussion Paper on 2024 Health Canada Initiatives: https://nhppa.org/discussion-paper-alarm-bells-in-health-policy/

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 this 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 by repealing sections 500-504 of Bill C-47. These sections controversially moved natural health products into the same regulatory category as pharmaceutical drugs, a shift that has negatively impacted the industry. Catch the highlights of the debate in this 5-minute video that explores key moments from Bill C-368's second reading. Important Links: NHPPA's Practitioner Network: https://nhpps.org/practitioners Subscribe to NHPPA's email newsletter: https://nhppa.org/subscribe Donate to NHPPA: https://nhppa.org/donate Volunteer with NHPPA: https://nhppa.org/volunteer Learn more and support Bill C-368: https://nhppa.org/bill-c368/ The Charter of Health Freedom: https://charterofhealthfreedom.org Order or print your NHPPA postcards: https://nhppa.org/postcards/ Take action with NHPPA campaigns: https://nhppa.org/take-action/ Natural Health Products Crisis Summary: https://nhppa.org/crisis-summary/ Discussion Paper on 2023 Health Canada Initiatives: https://nhppa.org/discussion-paper-health-canada-initiatives/ Discussion Paper on 2024 Health Canada Initiatives: https://nhppa.org/discussion-paper-alarm-bells-in-health-policy/

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 support. They emphasized the importance of preserving the $3 billion industry, which employs 54,000 Canadians and generates $150 million in GST revenue annually. MPs also criticized Health Canada's new regulatory framework, warning it would lead to fewer products at higher prices and disproportionately harm women. The second reading process isn't over, and there's more work to do! We urge you to stay engaged and advocate for Bill C-368's progress by contacting your MP. ___ 🚨 A Summary of the Attack on Canada's Natural Health Industry: ➡️ Last year, Health Canada slipped substantial revisions into the 2023 Budget Bill, called Bill C-47. We are supporting Bill C-368, introduced by MP Blaine Calkins, to REMOVE sections 500-504 of Bill C-47. ➡️ These sections recategorize natural health products as "therapeutic products", subjecting them to the heightened regulations, fees, and fines designed for over-the-counter pharmaceutical drugs. This change is expected to devastate the natural health industry, resulting in the loss of products, less innovative products, rising costs, and reduced access to natural health practitioners. ➡️ We must engage with our MPs and encourage them to support Bill C-368 with a positive vote as it moves through Second Reading. Important Links: Subscribe to NHPPA's email newsletter: https://nhppa.org/subscribe Donate to NHPPA: https://nhppa.org/donate Volunteer with NHPPA: https://nhppa.org/volunteer Learn more and support Bill C-368: https://nhppa.org/bill-c368/ The Charter of Health Freedom: https://charterofhealthfreedom.org Order or print your NHPPA postcards: https://nhppa.org/postcards/ Take action with NHPPA campaigns: https://nhppa.org/take-action/ Natural Health Products Crisis Summary: https://nhppa.org/crisis-summary/ Discussion Paper on 2023 Health Canada Initiatives: https://nhppa.org/discussion-paper-health-canada-initiatives/ Discussion Paper on 2024 Health Canada Initiatives: https://nhppa.org/discussion-paper-alarm-bells-in-health-policy/

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 support. They emphasized the importance of preserving the $3 billion industry, which employs 54,000 Canadians and generates $150 million in GST revenue annually. MPs also criticized Health Canada's new regulatory framework, warning it would lead to fewer products at higher prices and disproportionately harm women. The second reading process isn't over, and there's more work to do! We urge you to stay engaged and advocate for Bill C-368's progress by contacting your MP. Send an electronic letter now: https://bit.ly/BillC368MPEmail Important Links: Subscribe to NHPPA's email newsletter: https://nhppa.org/subscribe Donate to NHPPA: https://nhppa.org/donate Volunteer with NHPPA: https://nhppa.org/volunteer Learn more and support Bill C-368: https://nhppa.org/bill-c368/ The Charter of Health Freedom: https://charterofhealthfreedom.org Order or print your NHPPA postcards: https://nhppa.org/postcards/ Take action with NHPPA campaigns: https://nhppa.org/take-action/ Natural Health Products Crisis Summary: https://nhppa.org/crisis-summary/ Discussion Paper on 2023 Health Canada Initiatives: https://nhppa.org/discussion-paper-health-canada-initiatives/ Discussion Paper on 2024 Health Canada Initiatives: https://nhppa.org/discussion-paper-alarm-bells-in-health-policy/

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 these issues, we've taken it upon ourselves to simplify them for you. In this concise two-minute video, we address the following key questions: ➡️ What is Bill C-368? ➡️ How will it support the protection of the natural health product industry? ➡️ What is the process and timeframe associated with Bill C-368? Knowledge is power! Join our efforts to protect natural health rights. Sign the e-petition and send your MP an electronic letter now! 👇 https://bit.ly/SignPetitionBillC368 Subscribe to NHPPA's email newsletter: https://nhppa.org/subscribe Donate to NHPPA: https://nhppa.org/donate Volunteer with NHPPA: https://nhppa.org/volunteer Learn more and support Bill C-368: https://nhppa.org/bill-c368/ The Charter of Health Freedom: https://charterofhealthfreedom.org Order or print your NHPPA postcards: https://nhppa.org/postcards/ Take action with NHPPA campaigns: https://nhppa.org/take-action/ Natural Health Products Crisis Summary: https://nhppa.org/crisis-summary/ Discussion Paper on 2023 Health Canada Initiatives: https://nhppa.org/discussion-paper-health-canada-initiatives/ Discussion Paper on 2024 Health Canada Initiatives: https://nhppa.org/discussion-paper-alarm-bells-in-health-policy/

MP Blaine Calkins 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 C-368 represents an important step. This event was live on Rumble and X, on March 18th at 11:00 AM ET. Additional topics of discussion include: ➡️ An outline of the risks facing natural health products ➡️ The process of drafting and passing a Private Member’s Bill ➡️ Why MP Calkins is passionate about this issue ➡️ The feedback MPs are receiving from citizens on this issue ➡️ What to expect from the second reading of Bill C-368 ➡️ What you can do in advance of the second reading to encourage the success of Bill C-368 MP Calkins took a decisive stand in support of the Canadian natural health industry when he chose to bring forward Bill C-368. Learn more about Bill C-368 so you, too, can take a stand to protect access to natural health products in Canada. Email Your MP A Letter In Support of Bill C-368: 👉 https://bit.ly/BillC368MPEmail Print A Physical Letter To Your MP To Support Bill C-368: 👉 https://nhppa.org/private-members-bill/ Important Links: Subscribe to NHPPA's email newsletter: https://nhppa.org/subscribe Donate to NHPPA: https://nhppa.org/donate Volunteer with NHPPA: https://nhppa.org/volunteer Learn more and support Bill C-368: https://nhppa.org/bill-c368/ The Charter of Health Freedom: https://charterofhealthfreedom.org Order or print your NHPPA postcards: https://nhppa.org/postcards/ Take action with NHPPA campaigns: https://nhppa.org/take-action/ Natural Health Products Crisis Summary: https://nhppa.org/crisis-summary/ Discussion Paper on 2023 Health Canada Initiatives: https://nhppa.org/discussion-paper-health-canada-initiatives/ Discussion Paper on 2024 Health Canada Initiatives: https://nhppa.org/discussion-paper-alarm-bells-in-health-policy/

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. 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. Sign the e-petition in support of Bill C-368 here: https://nhppa.org/bill-c368 Important Links: Subscribe to NHPPA's email newsletter: https://nhppa.org/subscribe Donate to NHPPA: https://nhppa.org/donate Volunteer with NHPPA: https://nhppa.org/volunteer Learn more and support Bill C-368: https://nhppa.org/bill-c368/ The Charter of Health Freedom: https://charterofhealthfreedom.org Order or print your NHPPA postcards: https://nhppa.org/postcards/ Take action with NHPPA campaigns: https://nhppa.org/take-action/ Natural Health Products Crisis Summary: https://nhppa.org/crisis-summary/ Discussion Paper on 2023 Health Canada Initiatives: https://nhppa.org/discussion-paper-health-canada-initiatives/ Discussion Paper on 2024 Health Canada Initiatives: https://nhppa.org/discussion-paper-alarm-bells-in-health-policy/

While you've been busy writing letters and sending postcards to educate our MPs, Shawn Buckley has been busy drafting a new Private Member's Bill to repeal sections 500-504 of Bill C-47. Not only that, a critical part of this Private Member's Bill is to ensure that any penalties or orders that activated while the therapeutic product provisions applied to natural health products are undone. 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. After a Bill is introduced to Parliament, the Bill will be debated and voted on by other Members of Parliament, becoming law if it garners sufficient support. This Private Member's Bill, drafted by Shawn Buckley, is just one of our many initiatives. Remember, we are in this for the long haul and we will not lighten up until we've achieved our goals. Important Links: Subscribe to NHPPA's email newsletter: https://nhppa.org/subscribe Donate to NHPPA: https://nhppa.org/donate Volunteer with NHPPA: https://nhppa.org/volunteer Learn more and support Bill C-368: https://nhppa.org/bill-c368/ The Charter of Health Freedom: https://charterofhealthfreedom.org Order or print your NHPPA postcards: https://nhppa.org/postcards/ Take action with NHPPA campaigns: https://nhppa.org/take-action/ Natural Health Products Crisis Summary: https://nhppa.org/crisis-summary/ Discussion Paper on 2023 Health Canada Initiatives: https://nhppa.org/discussion-paper-health-canada-initiatives/ Discussion Paper on 2024 Health Canada Initiatives: https://nhppa.org/discussion-paper-alarm-bells-in-health-policy/