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Political Update
OHA Response to Bill C-51 (*pdf document)
June 2007
As the result of our letters and calls, we have received verbal assurance from the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care that the practice of herbal medicine will not be affected by the passage of Bill 171.
The Health Professions Regulation Act (1991) defines 13 controlled acts. It guarantees that practitioners in the public sector (regulated or not), can do anything other than those 13 acts. This means that the practice of herbalism can not become a restricted modality due to any changes implemented through Bill 171, or by the subsequent Transitional Councils for the new colleges.
We have requested this information in writing, and the letter will be made available to members as soon as it is received.
The possibility of restriction of access to specific herbs remains an issue. Bill 171 will have little direct impact on this, as it remains under Federal jurisdiction. However, the OHA and CCHA will continue to monitor the situation, and work to ensure our continued access to all herbs.
Thank you for your support and assistance,
Board of Directors, Ontario Herbalists Association
CCHA REport No. 5 November 2006 (pdf document)
The material contained on this web site is intended for educational purposes only and no responsibility is assumed for misadventure resulting from the misuse of botanical preparations. If you have a health problem, you should consult a qualified medical doctor for diagnosis. Herbal treatment should be undertaken only with the advice of a qualified herbal practitioner. Self medication may be dangerous or ineffective.
General membership in the Ontario Herbalists Association is open to any herbal enthusiast, and does not imply any fitness to practise herbal medicine. The OHA only supports those members who have met or exceeded the requirements for professional membership, who have been approved, and whose membership is in good standing.
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