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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 MELANIE WOOD | November 7, 2018
Melanie Wood, pictured, is the director of Living in HOpe, a four-part documentary about HOpe Psychiatric Centre in North Vancouver. Photograph courtesy of Melanie Wood
Opinion | BY MELANIE WOOD | November 7, 2018
Opinion | BY MELANIE WOOD | November 7, 2018
Melanie Wood, pictured, is the director of Living in HOpe, a four-part documentary about HOpe Psychiatric Centre in North Vancouver. Photograph courtesy of Melanie Wood
Opinion | BY LIBERAL MP LARRY BAGNELL | October 31, 2018
Status of Women Minister Maryam Monsef, pictured earlier this month, recently announced a joint funding collaboration with the Yukon government to support three Indigenous women's organizations with skills training. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY LIBERAL MP LARRY BAGNELL | October 31, 2018
Opinion | BY LIBERAL MP LARRY BAGNELL | October 31, 2018
Status of Women Minister Maryam Monsef, pictured earlier this month, recently announced a joint funding collaboration with the Yukon government to support three Indigenous women's organizations with skills training. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY BRIAN FORBES | October 25, 2018
Veteran Affairs Minister Seamus O'Regan, pictured in December 2017 at the government's announcement on its Pension for Life program. Veteran advocates are arguing that the feds' proposals fails to address the financial disparity between benefits received under the Pension Act and the New Veterans Charter. The Hill Times file photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY BRIAN FORBES | October 25, 2018
Opinion | BY BRIAN FORBES | October 25, 2018
Veteran Affairs Minister Seamus O'Regan, pictured in December 2017 at the government's announcement on its Pension for Life program. Veteran advocates are arguing that the feds' proposals fails to address the financial disparity between benefits received under the Pension Act and the New Veterans Charter. The Hill Times file photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | October 24, 2018
Opinion | October 24, 2018
Opinion | October 24, 2018
News | BY ABBAS RANA | October 22, 2018
Former Liberal Hill staffer Paul Wernick says that, if invited, he's willing to appear before any House committee to convince the MPs of all parties that they should take the proposed pledge to improve the Hill culture, and help out their political aides. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY ABBAS RANA | October 22, 2018
News | BY ABBAS RANA | October 22, 2018
Former Liberal Hill staffer Paul Wernick says that, if invited, he's willing to appear before any House committee to convince the MPs of all parties that they should take the proposed pledge to improve the Hill culture, and help out their political aides. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY LIBERAL MP MAJID JOWHARI | October 17, 2018
Political staffers face a unique set of stressors on the job, including knowing that if a workplace conflict reaches a media outlet, they could be responsible for bad political exposure to their party, says MP Majid Jowhari. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY LIBERAL MP MAJID JOWHARI | October 17, 2018
Opinion | BY LIBERAL MP MAJID JOWHARI | October 17, 2018
Political staffers face a unique set of stressors on the job, including knowing that if a workplace conflict reaches a media outlet, they could be responsible for bad political exposure to their party, says MP Majid Jowhari. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY ABBAS RANA | October 15, 2018
Former Hill staffer Paul Wernick wants all MPs to take a seven-point pledge to improve the working conditions of Hill staffers, especially the ones grappling with mental health challenges. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY ABBAS RANA | October 15, 2018
News | BY ABBAS RANA | October 15, 2018
Former Hill staffer Paul Wernick wants all MPs to take a seven-point pledge to improve the working conditions of Hill staffers, especially the ones grappling with mental health challenges. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY DR. CHRIS HOBSON | October 10, 2018
Health Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor, pictured in this file photo. Care co-ordination is extremely useful in improving the health and quality of life for those with mental health problems who are most at risk of falling through the cracks, writes family physician Chris Hobson. The Hill Times file photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY DR. CHRIS HOBSON | October 10, 2018
Opinion | BY DR. CHRIS HOBSON | October 10, 2018
Health Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor, pictured in this file photo. Care co-ordination is extremely useful in improving the health and quality of life for those with mental health problems who are most at risk of falling through the cracks, writes family physician Chris Hobson. The Hill Times file photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | October 10, 2018
Opinion | October 10, 2018
Opinion | October 10, 2018
Opinion | BY LIBERAL MP MAJID JOWHARI | October 10, 2018
Rookie Liberal MPs Bob Bratina, Sean Fraser, Gary Anandasangaree, Majid Jowhari, and Iqra Khalid pose for a photo in the Centre Block rotunda on Nov. 5, 2015, the day of their first caucus meeting. The Hill Times file photograph
Opinion | BY LIBERAL MP MAJID JOWHARI | October 10, 2018
Opinion | BY LIBERAL MP MAJID JOWHARI | October 10, 2018
Rookie Liberal MPs Bob Bratina, Sean Fraser, Gary Anandasangaree, Majid Jowhari, and Iqra Khalid pose for a photo in the Centre Block rotunda on Nov. 5, 2015, the day of their first caucus meeting. The Hill Times file photograph
Opinion | BY LIBERAL MP MAJID JOWHARI | October 3, 2018
Conservative MP John Brassard, left, and Liberals MPs Bill Blair and Michel Picard were all first elected in 2015. It’s tough for a rookie MP to learn the ropes of the new job while maintaining good health, writes Liberal MP Majid Jowhari. The Hill Times file photograph
Opinion | BY LIBERAL MP MAJID JOWHARI | October 3, 2018
Opinion | BY LIBERAL MP MAJID JOWHARI | October 3, 2018
Conservative MP John Brassard, left, and Liberals MPs Bill Blair and Michel Picard were all first elected in 2015. It’s tough for a rookie MP to learn the ropes of the new job while maintaining good health, writes Liberal MP Majid Jowhari. The Hill Times file photograph
Opinion | BY SENATE SPEAKER GEORGE FUREY | October 3, 2018
Liberal MP Raj Grewal checks his phone in the House of Commons foyer in October 2017. In the past, it may have been easier for Parliamentarians and staffers to separate their personal and work lives, but smartphones, social media, and the 24-hour news cycle have increased demands on their time, writes Senate Speaker George Furey. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY SENATE SPEAKER GEORGE FUREY | October 3, 2018
Opinion | BY SENATE SPEAKER GEORGE FUREY | October 3, 2018
Liberal MP Raj Grewal checks his phone in the House of Commons foyer in October 2017. In the past, it may have been easier for Parliamentarians and staffers to separate their personal and work lives, but smartphones, social media, and the 24-hour news cycle have increased demands on their time, writes Senate Speaker George Furey. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade