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Canada ranks among the top five countries in brain research, publishing 6.4 per cent of global neuroscience articles, with world-leading scientists and research centres nationwide. This strategic asset could differentiate Canada in the global AI race yet remains untapped, writes Viviane Poupon. Image courtesy of Pixabay
Opinion | BY LEESA RENéE HALL | October 6, 2025
In the rush for speed, many are seeking a shortcut to therapy. Therapy, however, is not a quick fix, writes Leesa Renée Hall. Photograph courtesy of Ron Lach, Pexels.com
Opinion | BY LEESA RENéE HALL | October 6, 2025
Opinion | BY LEESA RENéE HALL | October 6, 2025
In the rush for speed, many are seeking a shortcut to therapy. Therapy, however, is not a quick fix, writes Leesa Renée Hall. Photograph courtesy of Ron Lach, Pexels.com
Opinion | BY MARION COOPER | October 6, 2025
AI holds enormous potential to strengthen mental health care, if it’s deployed thoughtfully, writes Marion Cooper, president and lead executive officer of the Canadian Mental Health Association. Photograph courtesy of cottonbro studio, Pexels.com
Opinion | BY MARION COOPER | October 6, 2025
Opinion | BY MARION COOPER | October 6, 2025
AI holds enormous potential to strengthen mental health care, if it’s deployed thoughtfully, writes Marion Cooper, president and lead executive officer of the Canadian Mental Health Association. Photograph courtesy of cottonbro studio, Pexels.com
Opinion | BY SHIMI KANG | October 6, 2025
Survivors’ flags fly at the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation event on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Sept. 30, 2024. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY SHIMI KANG | October 6, 2025
Opinion | BY SHIMI KANG | October 6, 2025
Survivors’ flags fly at the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation event on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Sept. 30, 2024. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY BERNADINE FOX | October 6, 2025
In this environment, where psychological and institutional support is absent, AI has emerged as an unexpected resource for survivors of therapy harm, writes Bernadine Fox. Image courtesy of Pexels
Opinion | BY BERNADINE FOX | October 6, 2025
Opinion | BY BERNADINE FOX | October 6, 2025
In this environment, where psychological and institutional support is absent, AI has emerged as an unexpected resource for survivors of therapy harm, writes Bernadine Fox. Image courtesy of Pexels
Opinion | BY MELANIE BADALI | October 6, 2025
Providing access to mental health care is the first step, but ensuring well-being also requires an organizational approach, writes Dr. Melanie Badali. Photograph courtesy of energepic.com, Pexels.com
Opinion | BY MELANIE BADALI | October 6, 2025
Opinion | BY MELANIE BADALI | October 6, 2025
Providing access to mental health care is the first step, but ensuring well-being also requires an organizational approach, writes Dr. Melanie Badali. Photograph courtesy of energepic.com, Pexels.com
Opinion | BY PAULETTE SENIOR | May 12, 2021
The burdens of gendered care work have long been an obstacle in achieving gender justice. Women carry the bulk of housework and child and elder care responsibilities and are less likely to be supported in the process, writes Paulette Senior. Pexels photograph by William Fortunato
Opinion | BY PAULETTE SENIOR | May 12, 2021
Opinion | BY PAULETTE SENIOR | May 12, 2021
The burdens of gendered care work have long been an obstacle in achieving gender justice. Women carry the bulk of housework and child and elder care responsibilities and are less likely to be supported in the process, writes Paulette Senior. Pexels photograph by William Fortunato
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | May 5, 2021
The National Advisory Committee on Immunization, led by Dr. Caroline Quach-Thahn, chucked a hand grenade into a public mine field already littered with anxiety with its latest communications about the AstraZeneca vaccine, writes Tim Powers. Screenshot courtesy of CBC News
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | May 5, 2021
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | May 5, 2021
The National Advisory Committee on Immunization, led by Dr. Caroline Quach-Thahn, chucked a hand grenade into a public mine field already littered with anxiety with its latest communications about the AstraZeneca vaccine, writes Tim Powers. Screenshot courtesy of CBC News
Opinion | BY ROB WHITLEY | March 31, 2021
Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole pitched a plan to boost funding partnerships with the provinces for mental health care during his policy convention speech. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ROB WHITLEY | March 31, 2021
Opinion | BY ROB WHITLEY | March 31, 2021
Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole pitched a plan to boost funding partnerships with the provinces for mental health care during his policy convention speech. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | March 31, 2021
It is hard not to wonder if many of the physicians get the full degree of suffering that happens when they call for and have lockdowns transpire, writes Tim Powers. Photograph courtesy of Unsplash
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | March 31, 2021
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | March 31, 2021
It is hard not to wonder if many of the physicians get the full degree of suffering that happens when they call for and have lockdowns transpire, writes Tim Powers. Photograph courtesy of Unsplash
News | BY PALAK MANGAT | March 3, 2021
Terminology and messaging used to describe the toll COVID-19 has had on Canadians' mental well-being, by politicians and officials like Health Minister Patty Hajdu and chief public health officer Dr. Theresa Tam, pictured in December 2020, has changed over time, says one Senator. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY PALAK MANGAT | March 3, 2021
News | BY PALAK MANGAT | March 3, 2021
Terminology and messaging used to describe the toll COVID-19 has had on Canadians' mental well-being, by politicians and officials like Health Minister Patty Hajdu and chief public health officer Dr. Theresa Tam, pictured in December 2020, has changed over time, says one Senator. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ERICA IFILL | March 3, 2021
We carry a lot of trauma as Black people: the pressure to work twice as hard to get half the recognition as our white peers, managing racial microaggressions, and mitigating institutional racism that strips us of our humanity and punishes us for speaking out. Unsplash photograph by Jon Tyson
Opinion | BY ERICA IFILL | March 3, 2021
Opinion | BY ERICA IFILL | March 3, 2021
We carry a lot of trauma as Black people: the pressure to work twice as hard to get half the recognition as our white peers, managing racial microaggressions, and mitigating institutional racism that strips us of our humanity and punishes us for speaking out. Unsplash photograph by Jon Tyson
FeatureBY ALICE CHEN | March 3, 2021
Emile Scheffel, former executive director of the BC Liberal Party, launched a program last week aimed at tackling mental health issues in public workplaces, something which he said was a problem. Photograph courtesy of Emile Scheffel
FeatureBY ALICE CHEN | March 3, 2021
FeatureBY ALICE CHEN | March 3, 2021
Emile Scheffel, former executive director of the BC Liberal Party, launched a program last week aimed at tackling mental health issues in public workplaces, something which he said was a problem. Photograph courtesy of Emile Scheffel
Opinion | BY IVY LYNN BOURGEAULT | February 8, 2021
Minister of Labour Filomena Tassi, pictured on the Hill Nov. 26, 2019, should work to ensure the burnout health-care workers are experiencing ends along with the pandemic, writes Dr. Ivy Lynn Bourgeault. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY IVY LYNN BOURGEAULT | February 8, 2021
Opinion | BY IVY LYNN BOURGEAULT | February 8, 2021
Minister of Labour Filomena Tassi, pictured on the Hill Nov. 26, 2019, should work to ensure the burnout health-care workers are experiencing ends along with the pandemic, writes Dr. Ivy Lynn Bourgeault. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Green Party leader Annamie Paul, pictured, says that addressing the structural weaknesses in health care, rather than merely reacting to each crisis as it arises, is the best strategy going forward. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Green Party leader Annamie Paul, pictured, says that addressing the structural weaknesses in health care, rather than merely reacting to each crisis as it arises, is the best strategy going forward. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY ALICE CHEN | February 3, 2021
Jagmeet Singh spoke at a press conference Jan. 28 about the surge in GameStop's stock. He says there should be greater regulation of Wall Street funds and bankers and did not blame the day traders. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade and photo courtesy of Facebook
FeatureBY ALICE CHEN | February 3, 2021
FeatureBY ALICE CHEN | February 3, 2021
Jagmeet Singh spoke at a press conference Jan. 28 about the surge in GameStop's stock. He says there should be greater regulation of Wall Street funds and bankers and did not blame the day traders. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade and photo courtesy of Facebook
Opinion | BY ERICA IFILL | January 27, 2021
Julie Payette’s resignation is not a form of accountability for creating a toxic workplace culture, rather it’s the opposite. She got away with it, writes Erica Ifill. The Hill Times file photograph
Opinion | BY ERICA IFILL | January 27, 2021
Opinion | BY ERICA IFILL | January 27, 2021
Julie Payette’s resignation is not a form of accountability for creating a toxic workplace culture, rather it’s the opposite. She got away with it, writes Erica Ifill. The Hill Times file photograph
Opinion | BY KATHLEEN FINLAY | January 13, 2021
What is needed is a more comprehensive education campaign that will reach large numbers of Canadians to help them incorporate mental health awareness and sensitivity into their daily lives, writes Kathleen Finlay. Unsplash photograph by Anthony Tran
Opinion | BY KATHLEEN FINLAY | January 13, 2021
Opinion | BY KATHLEEN FINLAY | January 13, 2021
What is needed is a more comprehensive education campaign that will reach large numbers of Canadians to help them incorporate mental health awareness and sensitivity into their daily lives, writes Kathleen Finlay. Unsplash photograph by Anthony Tran