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On Oct. 28, Health Minister Mark Holland announced the government is launching a ‘national conversation’ on advance requests for medical assistance in dying.
Opinion | BY SM LEDUC | October 7, 2024
Minister of Mental Health and Addictions Ya’ara Saks, pictured on July 26, 2023. Instead of funding a Canada Mental Health Transfer as was committed in the minister for mental health and addictions' mandate letter, the federal government negotiated 10-year bilateral deals with each province and territory, writes S.M. Leduc. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY SM LEDUC | October 7, 2024
Opinion | BY SM LEDUC | October 7, 2024
Minister of Mental Health and Addictions Ya’ara Saks, pictured on July 26, 2023. Instead of funding a Canada Mental Health Transfer as was committed in the minister for mental health and addictions' mandate letter, the federal government negotiated 10-year bilateral deals with each province and territory, writes S.M. Leduc. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
As all levels of government seek to integrate mental health and substance use services into their health systems, Canadians deserve to know how their health systems are performing, write Florence Budden, Anthony Esposti, and Glenn Brimacombe. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
As all levels of government seek to integrate mental health and substance use services into their health systems, Canadians deserve to know how their health systems are performing, write Florence Budden, Anthony Esposti, and Glenn Brimacombe. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ELISABETH BRIERE | October 7, 2024
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has also had a profound effect on youth mental health, writes Liberal MP Elizabeth Briere. Image courtesy of Pixabay
Opinion | BY ELISABETH BRIERE | October 7, 2024
Opinion | BY ELISABETH BRIERE | October 7, 2024
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has also had a profound effect on youth mental health, writes Liberal MP Elizabeth Briere. Image courtesy of Pixabay
Opinion | BY ANANGKWE CHARITY FLEMING | October 5, 2024
Ya'ara Saks
Minister of Mental Health and Addictions Ya’ara Saks, pictured on the Hill on Sept. 27, 2023. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ANANGKWE CHARITY FLEMING | October 5, 2024
Opinion | BY ANANGKWE CHARITY FLEMING | October 5, 2024
Ya'ara Saks
Minister of Mental Health and Addictions Ya’ara Saks, pictured on the Hill on Sept. 27, 2023. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY NDP MP GORD JOHNS | October 3, 2024
Coming out of the pandemic, data show young Canadians are experiencing higher rates of depression and anxiety than adults, but are less likely to access supports, writes NDP MP Gord Johns. Image courtesy of Pixabay
Opinion | BY NDP MP GORD JOHNS | October 3, 2024
Opinion | BY NDP MP GORD JOHNS | October 3, 2024
Coming out of the pandemic, data show young Canadians are experiencing higher rates of depression and anxiety than adults, but are less likely to access supports, writes NDP MP Gord Johns. Image courtesy of Pixabay
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | August 12, 2020
It is not easy out there for anyone right now, so hang in there as best you can, and talk and share as best you can, writes Tim Powers. Photograph courtesy of Pixabay
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | August 12, 2020
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | August 12, 2020
It is not easy out there for anyone right now, so hang in there as best you can, and talk and share as best you can, writes Tim Powers. Photograph courtesy of Pixabay
News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | July 1, 2020
Independent Senator Stan Kutcher, a former leading psychiatrist, doesn’t think police should be removed from wellness checks, but says it’s clear a new model and better de-escalation training is needed. Photograph courtesy of Senate Communications
News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | July 1, 2020
News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | July 1, 2020
Independent Senator Stan Kutcher, a former leading psychiatrist, doesn’t think police should be removed from wellness checks, but says it’s clear a new model and better de-escalation training is needed. Photograph courtesy of Senate Communications
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | April 15, 2020
A woman wearing a mask walks through downtown Ottawa on April 8. It is okay to talk about how being isolated makes you feel. You are not showing cowardice or taking recognition away from front-line workers. Talking helps address the mental obstacles COVID-19 is creating in all our lives, writes Tim Powers. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | April 15, 2020
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | April 15, 2020
A woman wearing a mask walks through downtown Ottawa on April 8. It is okay to talk about how being isolated makes you feel. You are not showing cowardice or taking recognition away from front-line workers. Talking helps address the mental obstacles COVID-19 is creating in all our lives, writes Tim Powers. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY KATHLEEN FINLAY | April 13, 2020
Health officials, including minister Patty Hajdu, are fielding appeals to put a stronger focus on the mental-health impacts of the coronavirus. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY KATHLEEN FINLAY | April 13, 2020
Opinion | BY KATHLEEN FINLAY | April 13, 2020
Health officials, including minister Patty Hajdu, are fielding appeals to put a stronger focus on the mental-health impacts of the coronavirus. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | April 8, 2020
Independent Senator Stan Kutcher, pictured at an April 2019 mental health conference, says those in psychiatric care are at great risk of a COVID-19 outbreak, 'a huge problem' he'd like to see governments address. Photograph courtesy of Senate Communications
News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | April 8, 2020
News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | April 8, 2020
Independent Senator Stan Kutcher, pictured at an April 2019 mental health conference, says those in psychiatric care are at great risk of a COVID-19 outbreak, 'a huge problem' he'd like to see governments address. Photograph courtesy of Senate Communications
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | March 25, 2020
Outgoing Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer, pictured addressing media in the West Block on March 24. Amid COVID-19, the Leadership Election Organizing Committee of the Conservative Party of Canada should also move to delay their vote, writes Tim Powers. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | March 25, 2020
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | March 25, 2020
Outgoing Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer, pictured addressing media in the West Block on March 24. Amid COVID-19, the Leadership Election Organizing Committee of the Conservative Party of Canada should also move to delay their vote, writes Tim Powers. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY BEATRICE PAEZ | February 19, 2020
Conservative Sen. Denise Batters, centre, is hoping to raise the profile of Kathleen Finlay's, right, campaign to designate 988 as the national suicide hotline. Ms. Finlay says she has tried to get support from Health Minister Patty Hajdu, left, along with a number of other Parliamentarians. Photographs courtesy of Twitter, Kathleen Finlay, and by Andrew Meade
News | BY BEATRICE PAEZ | February 19, 2020
News | BY BEATRICE PAEZ | February 19, 2020
Conservative Sen. Denise Batters, centre, is hoping to raise the profile of Kathleen Finlay's, right, campaign to designate 988 as the national suicide hotline. Ms. Finlay says she has tried to get support from Health Minister Patty Hajdu, left, along with a number of other Parliamentarians. Photographs courtesy of Twitter, Kathleen Finlay, and by Andrew Meade
Health Minister Patty Hajdu speaks to reporters in Ottawa on Jan. 26. Sen. Stan Kutcher writes that federal, provincial, and territorial decision-makers must work together by moving rapidly to dissolve the current siloed approach to mental health care. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Health Minister Patty Hajdu speaks to reporters in Ottawa on Jan. 26. Sen. Stan Kutcher writes that federal, provincial, and territorial decision-makers must work together by moving rapidly to dissolve the current siloed approach to mental health care. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY JEAN-FRANçOIS CRéPAULT | October 30, 2019
For the potential public health benefits of legalization to be fully realized, the legal market will certainly need to supplant the black market—eventually. Photograph courtesy of Pixabay
Opinion | BY JEAN-FRANçOIS CRéPAULT | October 30, 2019
Opinion | BY JEAN-FRANçOIS CRéPAULT | October 30, 2019
For the potential public health benefits of legalization to be fully realized, the legal market will certainly need to supplant the black market—eventually. Photograph courtesy of Pixabay
Opinion | BY JACQUIE LAROCQUE | October 7, 2019
Mental health has been elevated to a national issue, but the reality on the ground for someone in need of immediate support is a daunting wait for life-saving therapy if you can even find somewhere to go, writes Jacquie LaRocque. Image courtesy of Pixabay
Opinion | BY JACQUIE LAROCQUE | October 7, 2019
Opinion | BY JACQUIE LAROCQUE | October 7, 2019
Mental health has been elevated to a national issue, but the reality on the ground for someone in need of immediate support is a daunting wait for life-saving therapy if you can even find somewhere to go, writes Jacquie LaRocque. Image courtesy of Pixabay
News | BY AIDAN CHAMANDY | October 7, 2019
The painting depicts what life is like with Lewy body dementia, which is characterized by hallucinations that are vivid, at times stressful but seldom scary, according to the artist. Painting by Tine Heine, photograph courtesy of Pixabay
News | BY AIDAN CHAMANDY | October 7, 2019
News | BY AIDAN CHAMANDY | October 7, 2019
The painting depicts what life is like with Lewy body dementia, which is characterized by hallucinations that are vivid, at times stressful but seldom scary, according to the artist. Painting by Tine Heine, photograph courtesy of Pixabay
News | BY MIKE LAPOINTE | July 3, 2019
PSAC national president Chris Aylward says more investigation is needed 'to understand whether there are systemic issues at play' to account for the rise in approved mental health disability claims made by federal public service employees in 2018. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY MIKE LAPOINTE | July 3, 2019
News | BY MIKE LAPOINTE | July 3, 2019
PSAC national president Chris Aylward says more investigation is needed 'to understand whether there are systemic issues at play' to account for the rise in approved mental health disability claims made by federal public service employees in 2018. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade