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The Canadian Society of Homeopaths has a deep commitment to advocating on
behalf of unrestricted access to homeopathy in Canada. This pertains to public
access to homeopathic treatment by a qualified homeopath, public access
to homeopathic products, and professional access to the full range of homeopathic medicines
that are available in other countries. In this capacity, CSH is a recognized
stakeholder with relevant agencies in both the national and various provincial governments.
CSH and our Affiliates continually monitor and respond to legislative and regulatory
developments on both the provincial and national levels. Our representatives
also are active in observing and contributing to the world-wide efforts to
support the Free Choice in Health Care movement as it pertains to
homeopathy, including the public's right to accurate information about the
benefits of homeopathy.
Specifically at this time, the Canadian Society of Homeopaths is involved on several
fronts:
National Government
The federal government controls the manufacture and
distribution of homeopathic products through legislation and
regulations under the authority of the Natural and Non-Prescription Health Products Directorate
(NNPHPD). CSH remains vigilant in protecting
the availability of homeopathic remedies for
consumers and professionals alike. MORE
Provincial Governments
All provincial governments in Canada have authority over the practice of
health care in their own jurisdictions. Based on our system of
Common Law (except in Quebec), a health care modality can be freely practiced unless the
province legislates the creation of a professional college to regulate
that modality. (Note that a professional college has no connection
to an educational college.)
Regulation of a health care profession is intended to protect the public from
"significant risk of harm", but it also provides certain
advantages and disadvantages to the profession involved. CSH and
our Affiliates continue to play an active role in informing our members
about the benefits and risks associated with regulation of our
profession. MORE
International Developments
Recognizing that a great deal of Canadian government policy and law is
influenced by a broader international agenda, CSH supports several international homeopathic and health-related
organizations that promote homeopathy and freedom of choice in health
care. MORE
Supporters of homeopathy can take action now to help maintain
their access to both homeopathic products and services by qualified
classical homeopaths. We suggest that you take advantage of every opportunity that
comes your way to let political leaders know that you want their support of homeopathy and your own freedom of choice in health
care decisions. Supporting
membership in this Society will lend support to our advocacy
efforts, giving you an important voice in the future of homeopathy in
Canada.
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CSH members join a 2008 rally
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