Member Updates

Health Minister David Caplan Sent via Email: ccu.moh@ontario.ca, Minister of Health and Long Term Care dcaplan.mpp.co@liberal.ola.org , David Caplan Constituency Office josie.verrilli@ontario.ca, Executive Assistant Dear Sir, I am the President of the Joint Canadian Tanning Association (JCTA) representing the indoor tanning industry across Canada.… continue reading

KELOWNA, BC – With the advent of November as ‘Vitamin D Awareness Month,’ The Vitamin D Society of Canada is reminding all Canadians to get their levels checked by their doctors. “Vitamin D has become a topic of interest but it is more than a trend, there is still a need to bolster awareness for Canadians to get their levels checked,” said Joseph Levy, executive director, The Vitamin D Society.… continue reading

Bill 83 – Teen tan ban in Ontario •From every indication Bill 83 has been passed from The Standing Committee on Social Policy to the Health Promotions Minister’s office. •JCTA president sends letter to Health Minister requesting a meeting Oct 23rd, 2008 •Pathway Group hired as lobbyist Dec 17th to make sure tanning industry is represented •Pathway Group creates Briefing Notes for Ministry of Health to convey our opinion on Bill 83 and how the JCTA can help solve the problem.… continue reading

Watch Law & Order SVU Nov 17th the episode is called Stranger, to find out how they help prove a case with Vitamin D deficiency and how the SPF manufacturers are making people Vitamin D deficient… continue reading

A new study reveals ultraviolet light from indoor tanning units may help relieve pain in those suffering from fibromyalgia is the latest study in a wave of evidence in favor of regular UV exposure. A report on the study, conducted at the Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center in North Carolina, appears in the January issue of the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine.… continue reading