The governing body for naturopaths in Alberta has dismissed a complaint against one of its members related to the death of Ezekiel Stephan, whose parents were convicted after treating his meningitis with natural remedies instead of seeking medical treatment. David and Collet Stephan were found guilty in Lethbridge, Alta., in 2016 of failing to provide the necessaries of life in relation to the 19-month-old's death. The complaint to the College of Naturopathic Doctors of Alberta was filed by Dr. Michelle Cohen against Tracey Tannis, a naturopath who worked at the Lethbridge Naturopathic Medical Clinic. "The Stephans did not seek advice, care, treatment or recommendation from Dr. Tannis, or any other registered naturopath," reads the ruling. If the CNDA has established with a high degree of confidence that Dr. Tannis never gave Collet Stephan echinacea for Ezekiel then I am satisfied with this answer."

Source: CBC News March 16, 2017 21:06 UTC