Stop Bill C-51
Target:
The Honourable Tony Clement, Minister of Health
Sponsored by:
Go to http://www.inspiredlife.ca/announcements/stop_bill_c51_rally_video to watch the rally from May 10, 2008 at Queen's Park.
On April 8th, 2008, the Canadian Minister of Health introduced Bill C-51 into the House of Commons. This Bill proposes significant changes to the current Food and Drugs Act that will have wide-ranging negative implications for all Canadians. This bill has already passed second reading. It appears that our Government is trying to fast track this bill before anyone has a chance to challenge it. Bills normally take months to pass not weeks.
Currently, many of our councilors and MPPs are unaware of the details to Bill C-51. How can we, as Canadian citizens, be informed when our government representatives are not even aware?
- April 9, 2008 UPDATE: Bill C-51 has passed it's first reading
- Bill C-51 will go to second reading soon - it is believed to be scheduled on May 8 or soon after.
Bill C-51 Will:
- Remove democratic oversight, bypassing elected officials to vote in laws and allow bureaucrats to adopt laws from other countries without our consent.
- Remove 60-70% of all Natural Health Products from Canadian stores. Many others will be available by prescription only.
- Restrict research and development of safe and natural alternatives in favour of high risk drugs.
- Punish Canadians with little or no opportunity for protection or recourse for simply speaking about or giving a natural product without the approval of government. More than 70% of people in Canada use a Natural Health Product. The new law goes so far as to warrant action against a person who would give another person an "unapproved" amount of garlic on the recommendation that it would improve that person's health.
- Allow inspectors to enter private property without consent, take your property at their discretion, dispose of your property at will, not reimburse you for your losses, seize your bank accounts, charge owners shipping and storage charges for seized property, be empowered to store your property indefinitely, and levy fines up to $5,000,000 and/or 2 years in jail per incident.
Here's what you can do to protect your rights:
- Go to www.inspiredlife.ca and find out more information about Bill C-51, download and print off template letters that you can sign and send POSTAGE FREE to the Canadian Health Minister
- Talk to your local press
- Contact your local MP (visit www.snipurl.com/localmp to find yours)
- Ask the leaders in your community to get involved
- Contact your MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly)
- Tell your Friends, Family, Neighbours & Coworkers
- Download a flyer at www.inspiredlife.ca, print if off and hand it out to everyone and everywhere
Go to http://www.inspiredlife.ca/announcements/stop_bill_c51_rally_video to watch the rally from May 10, 2008 at Queen's Park.
On April 8th, 2008, the Canadian Minister of Health introduced Bill C-51 into the House of Commons. This Bill proposes significant changes to the current Food and Drugs Act that will have wide-ranging negative implications for all Canadians. This bill has already passed second reading. It appears that our Government is trying to fast track this bill before anyone has a chance to challenge it. Bills normally take months to pass not weeks.
Currently, many of our councilors and MPPs are unaware of the details to Bill C-51. How can we, as Canadian citizens, be informed when our government representatives are not even aware?
- April 9, 2008 UPDATE: Bill C-51 has passed it's first reading
- Bill C-51 will go to second reading soon - it is believed to be scheduled on May 8 or soon after.
Bill C-51 Will:
- Remove democratic oversight, bypassing elected officials to vote in laws and allow bureaucrats to adopt laws from other countries without our consent.
- Remove 60-70% of all Natural Health Products from Canadian stores. Many others will be available by prescription only.
- Restrict research and development of safe and natural alternatives in favour of high risk drugs.
- Punish Canadians with little or no opportunity for protection or recourse for simply speaking about or giving a natural product without the approval of government. More than 70% of people in Canada use a Natural Health Product. The new law goes so far as to warrant action against a person who would give another person an "unapproved" amount of garlic on the recommendation that it would improve that person's health.
- Allow inspectors to enter private property without consent, take your property at their discretion, dispose of your property at will, not reimburse you for your losses, seize your bank accounts, charge owners shipping and storage charges for seized property, be empowered to store your property indefinitely, and levy fines up to $5,000,000 and/or 2 years in jail per incident.
Here's what you can do to protect your rights:
- Go to www.inspiredlife.ca and find out more information about Bill C-51, download and print off template letters that you can sign and send POSTAGE FREE to the Canadian Health Minister
- Talk to your local press
- Contact your local MP (visit www.snipurl.com/localmp to find yours)
- Ask the leaders in your community to get involved
- Contact your MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly)
- Tell your Friends, Family, Neighbours & Coworkers
- Download a flyer at www.inspiredlife.ca, print if off and hand it out to everyone and everywhere
The Honourable Tony Clement
Minister of Health
Minister's Office - Health Canada
Brooke Claxton Building, Tunney's Pasture
Postal Locator: 0906C
Ottawa, Ontario Canada
K1A 0K9
We, the undersigned, are very concerned about the ongoing debate on Bill C-51 (amendments to the Food & Drug Act) and the impact on natural health products.
As customers and users of natural health products, we are concerned that natural health products will be pushed further into the same laws that govern prescription drugs. The details in Bill C-51 seem to be left up to regulations. The forfeiture and seizure provisions for natural health products under Bill C-51 could be made without a warrant or judge's approval. Can you please tell us why we would want this as Canadians?
The debate surrounding Bill C-51 is an excellent opportunity for the Government to make good on previous commitments to create a third category for natural health products, which are low risk and have demonstrated benefits for the health and well-being of Canadians.
We do not oppose legislation that ensures safe and effective products for Canadians, but we do oppose legislation that treats natural health products like pharmaceuticals.
Thank you for considering our concerns.
Minister of Health
Minister's Office - Health Canada
Brooke Claxton Building, Tunney's Pasture
Postal Locator: 0906C
Ottawa, Ontario Canada
K1A 0K9
We, the undersigned, are very concerned about the ongoing debate on Bill C-51 (amendments to the Food & Drug Act) and the impact on natural health products.
As customers and users of natural health products, we are concerned that natural health products will be pushed further into the same laws that govern prescription drugs. The details in Bill C-51 seem to be left up to regulations. The forfeiture and seizure provisions for natural health products under Bill C-51 could be made without a warrant or judge's approval. Can you please tell us why we would want this as Canadians?
The debate surrounding Bill C-51 is an excellent opportunity for the Government to make good on previous commitments to create a third category for natural health products, which are low risk and have demonstrated benefits for the health and well-being of Canadians.
We do not oppose legislation that ensures safe and effective products for Canadians, but we do oppose legislation that treats natural health products like pharmaceuticals.
Thank you for considering our concerns.
We signed the "Stop Bill C-51" petition!
# 9,244:
2:23 pm PDT, Jul 3,
Steve Nelson, Canada
# 9,243:
9:31 am PDT, Jun 24,
Tara Fynn, Canada
The freedom to choose the ways we care for and heal ourselves is our human birthright. The publically elected officials of this country have no right or reasonable jurisdiction over this very basic right of all persons. Stop Bill c-51 now.
The freedom to choose the ways we care for and heal ourselves is our human birthright. The publically elected officials of this country have no right or reasonable jurisdiction over this very basic right of all persons. Stop Bill c-51 now.
# 9,242:
8:09 am PDT, Jun 21,
Name not displayed, Canada
please stop this bill. we Canadians have a right to grow our own food and herbs. don't take us backwards. the pharmacutical companies are greedy.they just want more money!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
please stop this bill. we Canadians have a right to grow our own food and herbs. don't take us backwards. the pharmacutical companies are greedy.they just want more money!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
# 9,241:
7:08 pm PDT, Jun 9,
Christopher Addison, North Carolina
www.wellnessuncovered.com
www.wellnessuncovered.com
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7:06 am PDT, Jun 5,
Name not displayed, Ohio
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9:35 am PDT, Jun 3,
Declan Tarleton, Spain
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9:43 am PDT, May 18,
Name not displayed, Canada
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8:09 am PDT, May 15,
Jeff Grimshaw, Canada
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3:17 pm PDT, May 12,
Erik Döring, Canada
I am too appalled to say anything...
I am too appalled to say anything...
# 9,235:
6:59 am PDT, May 12,
Kim McCormack, Canada
# 9,234:
9:37 pm PDT, May 11,
Name not displayed, Canada
Dear Sir, I am strongly opposed to the billc51,or the harmanization of Codex Alimentarius. Please review information from Dr. Micheal Goodyear, Dalhousie University,paper published in BMJ April 2009. Or the information from the NANP-2005 conference.(National Association of Nutritioanal Professional from U.S.A.) The information cited by Dr.Rima Laibow may give you a broader perspective in regards to what it is that you are trying to do to people.
Dear Sir, I am strongly opposed to the billc51,or the harmanization of Codex Alimentarius. Please review information from Dr. Micheal Goodyear, Dalhousie University,paper published in BMJ April 2009. Or the information from the NANP-2005 conference.(National Association of Nutritioanal Professional from U.S.A.) The information cited by Dr.Rima Laibow may give you a broader perspective in regards to what it is that you are trying to do to people.
# 9,233:
6:36 pm PDT, May 11,
Danica McGovern, Canada
I am sick and tired of the government encroaching on our freedom. Everyday they draw another line in the sand calling it something it's not; every day taking more and more. People we must wake from our slumber and put a stop to this - before it's too late !!! Tell your friends and families to sign this petition - Do your part - We need you !
I am sick and tired of the government encroaching on our freedom. Everyday they draw another line in the sand calling it something it's not; every day taking more and more. People we must wake from our slumber and put a stop to this - before it's too late !!! Tell your friends and families to sign this petition - Do your part - We need you !
# 9,232:
11:44 am PDT, May 4,
Cora St. Laurent, Canada
VITAMIN THERAPY CURED ME OF SEVERAL AILMENTS. EVERYONE SHOULD HAVE THE RIGHT TO CARE FOR THEMSELVES.THIS SHOULD NOT BE A GOVERNMENT MATTER. TAKING THIS RIGHT AWAY IS NOTHING SHORT OF COMMUNISM.I FEEL THIS IS INTENTIONAL, AND DELIBERATE. I WILL NOT STAND SILENT IF YOU INTEND TO TAKE AWAY MY FREEDOM TO CHOOSE, OR THE FREEDOM OF OTHERS-THERE ARE MANY WHO SHARE MY VEIW WHO ARE WILLING TO STAND WITH ME.
VITAMIN THERAPY CURED ME OF SEVERAL AILMENTS. EVERYONE SHOULD HAVE THE RIGHT TO CARE FOR THEMSELVES.THIS SHOULD NOT BE A GOVERNMENT MATTER. TAKING THIS RIGHT AWAY IS NOTHING SHORT OF COMMUNISM.I FEEL THIS IS INTENTIONAL, AND DELIBERATE. I WILL NOT STAND SILENT IF YOU INTEND TO TAKE AWAY MY FREEDOM TO CHOOSE, OR THE FREEDOM OF OTHERS-THERE ARE MANY WHO SHARE MY VEIW WHO ARE WILLING TO STAND WITH ME.
# 9,231:
8:44 am PDT, May 1,
Malinda Hirvilammi, Canada
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8:32 am PDT, Apr 27,
Name not displayed, Canada
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7:25 pm PDT, Apr 23,
Name not displayed, Canada
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9:58 am PDT, Apr 23,
Name not displayed, Canada
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8:39 am PDT, Apr 23,
Bob Osmachenko, Canada
This really confound's me. How can an international body of people control and manipulate our internal and external trade? Why doesn't our federal gov't stand up and represent us?
This really confound's me. How can an international body of people control and manipulate our internal and external trade? Why doesn't our federal gov't stand up and represent us?
# 9,226:
8:47 pm PDT, Apr 22,
Roderick Kennedy, Canada
this bill is disgusting, that politicans will, with compunction and compassion take away people's right to personal health so that wealthy corporation can become even more wealthier
this bill is disgusting, that politicans will, with compunction and compassion take away people's right to personal health so that wealthy corporation can become even more wealthier
# 9,225:
8:26 pm PDT, Apr 22,
Name not displayed, Canada
I feel that we all have the right to choose what we eat.
I feel that we all have the right to choose what we eat.
# 9,224:
7:14 pm PDT, Apr 22,
Tracey Pearson, Canada
As a Canadian citizen, I believe it is my right to CHOICE regarding Natural Health Products. I wonder why there isn't more concern about tobacco and alcohol products.. TT
As a Canadian citizen, I believe it is my right to CHOICE regarding Natural Health Products. I wonder why there isn't more concern about tobacco and alcohol products.. TT
# 9,223:
3:29 pm PDT, Apr 22,
Kevin Vaters, Canada
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10:08 pm PDT, Apr 21,
Dan Shields, Canada
# 9,221:
8:45 pm PDT, Apr 21,
John Currie, Canada
I consider Bill C-51 an impingement on my personal freedom to choose what form of medication I decide to use whether Natural or otherwise. I do NOT need the government or any other elected or appointed official to attempt to regulate these freedoms under the guise of looking after my safety or best interest. It is my personal belief that the Pharmaceutical companies (through lobbyists and by other means) are at the root of this travesty.
I consider Bill C-51 an impingement on my personal freedom to choose what form of medication I decide to use whether Natural or otherwise. I do NOT need the government or any other elected or appointed official to attempt to regulate these freedoms under the guise of looking after my safety or best interest. It is my personal belief that the Pharmaceutical companies (through lobbyists and by other means) are at the root of this travesty.
# 9,220:
6:29 pm PDT, Apr 21,
Frank Bilinski, Canada
STOP BILL C-51
STOP BILL C-51
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2:56 pm PDT, Apr 17,
Hugh Kelly, Canada
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9:42 am PDT, Apr 16,
Zach Canning, Canada
# 9,217:
5:02 pm PDT, Apr 15,
Jamie Lee, California
# 9,216:
12:40 pm PDT, Apr 14,
Marysia McGilvray, Canada
# 9,215:
2:00 am PDT, Apr 14,
Christopher Scott, California
Stop Bill C-511. It is the right of a citizen to chose the modality of their health maintenance.
Stop Bill C-511. It is the right of a citizen to chose the modality of their health maintenance.
# 9,214:
5:25 pm PDT, Apr 13,
Name not displayed, Canada
i am not interested in supporting a new bill to alter the food and drug restrictions in such a way as to deter my free usage of health items that up until today have been fine for me and my family.
i am not interested in supporting a new bill to alter the food and drug restrictions in such a way as to deter my free usage of health items that up until today have been fine for me and my family.
# 9,213:
1:00 pm PDT, Apr 13,
Robert B. Scott, Canada
It is astounding that the Canadian government is bringing in such repressive legislation to curtail and control the natural health industry at a time when North American medical schools are establishing new study programs in integrated medicine which recognize the benefits of traditional medicine and produce doctors trained in the well-proven healing and natural health practices of non-Western societies. What special interests are playing with the government's (purse) strings on this issue?
It is astounding that the Canadian government is bringing in such repressive legislation to curtail and control the natural health industry at a time when North American medical schools are establishing new study programs in integrated medicine which recognize the benefits of traditional medicine and produce doctors trained in the well-proven healing and natural health practices of non-Western societies. What special interests are playing with the government's (purse) strings on this issue?
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3:15 pm PDT, Apr 10,
Name not displayed, Canada
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2:34 pm PDT, Apr 9,
Nicolas Forte, Canada
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12:33 pm PDT, Apr 9,
Francesca Albanese, Canada
# 9,209:
10:26 am PDT, Apr 9,
Victoria-Alesia Morado, Canada
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9:59 am PDT, Apr 9,
Rosanna Pisani, Canada
# 9,207:
9:24 am PDT, Apr 9,
Anthony Lagana, Canada
# 9,206:
7:59 am PDT, Apr 9,
Bettina Manasseri, Canada
In no way will bill C-51 positively affect our Canadian citizens in terms of mental, physical and emotional stability as well as overall health. This affects every part of our body and your children and grandchildren will also be toxically and negatively affected.
In no way will bill C-51 positively affect our Canadian citizens in terms of mental, physical and emotional stability as well as overall health. This affects every part of our body and your children and grandchildren will also be toxically and negatively affected.
# 9,205:
9:10 am PDT, Apr 7,
Bob Como, Canada
# 9,204:
10:25 am PDT, Apr 5,
Marcus Maidment, Canada
I feel that this bill will violate the rights and freedoms of Canadians. It is simply wrong. If this bill is passed, I will be ashamed of my country and it's established government. Marcus
I feel that this bill will violate the rights and freedoms of Canadians. It is simply wrong. If this bill is passed, I will be ashamed of my country and it's established government. Marcus
# 9,203:
2:52 pm PDT, Mar 30,
Jerry Hockin, Canada
# 9,202:
10:29 pm PDT, Mar 28,
Name not displayed, Canada
I believe and am convinced that this bill will violate the freedoms of Canadians and all people living here. People should have the freedom to decide how they want to be treated, particularly when it comes to natural products, which are very low risk and provide so many health benefits that pharmaceuticals cannot say the same thing because they don't address causality only symptoms. The body cries out for nutrients. The body does not need synthetic chemicals. Makes sense since we know what is supposed to go in our bodies. People who want to pass this are not acting in the interest of the people who want them and want the freedom to use them and benefit from them, and so becoming healthier not sicker. If a supplement doesn't work, at least it won't harm you. I believe it is only wise to consult a knowledgeable person or resource when taking natural products, but the freedom should be theirs as much so as people have the freedom to use alcohol and cigarettes, etc. I don't see the government stepping in and taking cigarettes off the shelf. What kind of health regulation is there for them? I don't see any inspector shutting down a cigarette plant for harming people that choose to smoke. Those products should be taken off the shelf altogether because they KNOW they cause harm, ut they are still sold everywhere. But that echinacea is really dangerous. Give me a break. This signature also applies to C-52. I oppose it also.
I believe and am convinced that this bill will violate the freedoms of Canadians and all people living here. People should have the freedom to decide how they want to be treated, particularly when it comes to natural products, which are very low risk and provide so many health benefits that pharmaceuticals cannot say the same thing because they don't address causality only symptoms. The body cries out for nutrients. The body does not need synthetic chemicals. Makes sense since we know what is supposed to go in our bodies. People who want to pass this are not acting in the interest of the people who want them and want the freedom to use them and benefit from them, and so becoming healthier not sicker. If a supplement doesn't work, at least it won't harm you. I believe it is only wise to consult a knowledgeable person or resource when taking natural products, but the freedom should be theirs as much so as people have the freedom to use alcohol and cigarettes, etc. I don't see the government stepping in and taking cigarettes off the shelf. What kind of health regulation is there for them? I don't see any inspector shutting down a cigarette plant for harming people that choose to smoke. Those products should be taken off the shelf altogether because they KNOW they cause harm, ut they are still sold everywhere. But that echinacea is really dangerous. Give me a break. This signature also applies to C-52. I oppose it also.
