For 15 years, the NHPPA and Shawn Buckley have built a track record of getting it right. We’ve earned our credibility by providing clear, accurate legal expertise on the challenges facing the natural health industry. In 2008, we were instrumental in defeating Bill C-51, which sought to impose pharmaceutical-style regulations on natural health products. Today, we're using that same foresight to challenge Health Canada's Self-Care Framework. We must hold Health Canada bureaucrats accountable. These appointed officials remain in power regardless of political change. It’s up to us to protect our freedom to choose how we manage our health. Use our electronic letter campaign to directly send a message to Health Canada bureaucrats. It takes less than one minute! 👇

What’s happening to Canada’s natural health products? This Vitality Magazine article breaks down how Health Canada’s Self-Care Framework threatens the natural health products many Canadians rely on daily to improve their health. ​ ​Did you know these new regulations could:​ ➡️ Eliminate trusted natural health products ➡️ Skyrocket prices for remaining products ➡️ Force manufacturers, retailers, and practitioners out of business How could this happen in Canada? Natural health product regulation is being lumped in with that of pharmaceutical drugs, ushering in strict new rules and high fees, putting your health choices at risk. ​ ​Read the full article now and learn how you can help stop this devastating trajectory before it’s too late: #Supplements #Vitamins #Minerals #HerbalRemedies #HomeopathicRemedies

Imagine this: your favourite natural supplement is now classified as a drug. Sounds absurd, right? 🤨 But under Health Canada’s new regulations, that’s exactly what could happen. Here’s what you need to know: ➡️ Natural health products like vitamins, minerals, herbs and homeopathic remedies are being lumped into the same regulatory category as pharmaceutical drugs. ➡️ This means that any natural health product making a HEALTH CLAIM on its packaging will now be treated as a drug. ➡️ This shift makes the regulatory process prohibitively expensive for most natural health product companies, resulting in fewer products, fewer manufacturers, and higher prices for consumers. It’s important to remember that natural health products cannot be patented, and as a result, manufacturers will not be able to afford or recover the enormous costs required to run a pharmaceutical-style clinical trial. Natural health products and pharmaceuticals are not the same, and should not be treated as if they are. These regulatory changes are expected to devastate the natural health industry and restrict our freedom to choose how we manage our health. We provide essential updates on the natural health industry and offer simple ways for you to get involved and make a difference. Visit to join our email newsletter. #Supplements #NaturalSupplements #Vitamins #Minerals #HerbalRemedies #HomeopathicRemedies

Mark your calendars for our next Campaign Update Call on Wednesday, February 12th at 7:00 PM ET / 4:00 PM PT! Register Now: Join @Shawnbuckleylaw, Jason Dahl, and Dana Fiorino for a LIVE Zoom call as we reflect on last year’s progress, share critical updates, and prepare for the road ahead. Don’t miss this chance to connect with our team and stay informed. Here’s what we’ll cover: ➡️ Campaign 2024 Year Review – A look back at the wins, challenges, and lessons learned. ➡️ Social Media Highlights – Key moments from our online advocacy in the last year. ➡️ Cost Recovery is Coming – What you need to know about Health Canada’s next steps. ➡️ Ramifications of the US Election – How recent political shifts could affect natural health product regulation in Canada. ➡️ Q&A Session – Bring your questions and get answers directly from the NHPPA team. Don’t miss this opportunity to get exclusive insights and prepare for what’s next in 2025. We look forward to seeing you on February 12th! Register Now 👇

How Canadians are losing access to supplements and how Health Canada bureaucrats are responsible. Check out our latest post 🔗

@VigilantFox Looks like Americans are taking notes from Canadians on advocating for their health! We've been pushing back against government overreach and working hard to protect access to natural health products.

Health Canada's Self-Care Framework will prevent natural health product manufacturers from making meaningful health claims about their products. Under this framework, manufacturers must fund extremely expensive clinical trials in order to make claims on their products. But here’s the problem: natural health products can’t be patented. Without patent protection, manufacturers have no way to recover the enormous costs of these trials. This one-size-fits-all approach is deeply inappropriate for natural health products. Watch @Shawnbuckleylaw on The Highwire with @delbigtree ‼️ Check it out 👉 #Supplements #NaturalSupplements #Vitamins #Minerals #HerbalRemedies #HomeopathicRemedies

Changes that dramatically affect the regulation of natural health products were buried within the 2023 Budget Bill (section 500 to 504 of Bill C-47). Read Shawn Buckley's discussion paper on Health Canada's initiatives for an in-depth analysis of the details and consequences. 👉 Meaningful change requires persistent and passionate advocacy. Engaging with your MP and respectfully sharing your concerns—regardless of their stance—can make a significant impact.

Health Canada is imposing unnecessary regulations on the natural health industry that will force countless small and medium-sized businesses to close, leaving the door wide open for pharmaceutical giants and multinational corporations to take over 👉

Remember, this is the same Health Canada that has granted themselves extraordinary new powers over the ultra-safe natural health industry, and is implementing regulations that will reduce your access to supplements. Let them know how you feel. Send an electronic letter to key Health Canada bureaucrats and help us ensure continued access to natural health products 👉

Health Canada claims their Self-Care Framework will address safety concerns involving natural health products. This claim is not supported by solid evidence, favours the pharmaceutical industry, and will reduce access to natural health products and practitioners.

Bryam Bridle discusses alarming actions taken by Health Canada that will restrict your access to supplements. By reaching out directly to the bureaucrats responsible for these policies, you can demand an end to restrictive regulations. We've created 3 ways for you to get involved 👉

@FoodProfessor @BmptGuardian Perhaps Health Canada is too busy over-regulating the natural health industry to be concerned about red dye 3

The repercussions of such decisions go far beyond bureaucratic regulation; they affect the lives of Canadians who rely on these products. Watch @Shawnbuckleylaw's insightful lecture 👇

Health Canada’s new Cost Recovery fees will potentially cost natural health product manufacturers thousands of dollars annually for every single product they sell 🛑 These costs are difficult for small businesses to absorb, meaning your go-to products could disappear forever.

The Canadian government is using fear to justify restrictions on our freedom to access natural health products. @Shawnbuckleylaw joins @delbigtree to discuss the consequences of excessive regulation on the natural health industry ‼️ 👉

Health Canada's Self-Care Framework will leave us with primarily low-dose vitamins, minerals, and single-ingredient products. Many life-changing, multi-ingredient products will be lost, and innovation will end. We will be pushed towards a greater reliance on pharmaceutical drugs

🚨 What’s happening to Canada’s natural health products? This Vitality Magazine article breaks down how Health Canada’s Self-Care Framework threatens the natural health products many Canadians rely on daily to improve their health. @VitalityOnline 🔗

Industry stakeholders predict Health Canada's Cost Recovery fees will drive many companies into bankruptcy and force product line reductions of 40-90%. Learn more in this MUST WATCH segment of The Highwire 👉

Health Canada is making it financially unsustainable for many natural health product manufacturers and retailers to exist. Entire healing traditions could be lost because of this shift. Watch @shawnbuckleylaw's lecture 👇