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Political Action refers to action taken individually or by groups to
influence political decisions. Supporters of homeopathy can take
action now to help maintain their access to homeopathic products and
qualified classical homeopaths. [MORE]
The Canadian Society of
Homeopaths and our Affiliates are continually monitoring and responding
to developments relating to governments on all
levels. Specifically at this time, we are involved on several
fronts:
1. National Government
The federal government controls the manufacture and
distribution of homeopathic medicines through legislation and
regulations under the authority of the Natural
Health Products Directorate (NHPD). CSH remains vigilant in protecting
the availability of homeopathic medicines for
consumers and professionals alike. [MORE]
2. 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. Regulation 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]
3. International Developments
Recognizing that a great deal of Canadian government policy 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]
... And Non-Governmental Lobbying...: Extended Health Insurance
Although not of a political nature, CSH is also involved in laying the
groundwork for wide-spread acceptance by the insurance industry to
include homeopathic treatment in the extended health benefits coverage
that they provide their clients.
Canadian Society of Homeopaths
#101-1001 West Broadway, Unit 120, Vancouver, BC V6H 4E4
604-803-9242
homeopathy@csoh.ca
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Revised: January 01, 2010
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