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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 | 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,...

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...

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...

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...