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The toll from service-related mental health challenges is not new, but these impacts—and the need to properly address them—are now coming to light in a significant way, writes Fardous Hosseiny. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Opinion | BY MONNICA WILLIAMS | October 6, 2025
For millions of Canadians, the idea of mental health care is often met with the challenging reality of limited access, writes Dr. Monnica T. Williams. Photograph courtesy of Total Shape, Pixabay,com
Opinion | BY MONNICA WILLIAMS | October 6, 2025
Opinion | BY MONNICA WILLIAMS | October 6, 2025
For millions of Canadians, the idea of mental health care is often met with the challenging reality of limited access, writes Dr. Monnica T. Williams. Photograph courtesy of Total Shape, Pixabay,com
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | October 6, 2025
On Sept. 2, Health Minister Marjorie Michel announced more than $30-million over four years towards strengthening and expanding the existing Integrated Youth Services Network of Networks across Canada. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | October 6, 2025
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | October 6, 2025
On Sept. 2, Health Minister Marjorie Michel announced more than $30-million over four years towards strengthening and expanding the existing Integrated Youth Services Network of Networks across Canada. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY FLORENCE BUDDEN, ANTHONY ESPOSTI | October 6, 2025
There can be no health without mental health and substance use health, write Florence Budden and Anthony Esposti, co-chairs of the Canadian Alliance on Mental Illness and Mental Health. Image courtesy of Pexels.com
Opinion | BY FLORENCE BUDDEN, ANTHONY ESPOSTI | October 6, 2025
Opinion | BY FLORENCE BUDDEN, ANTHONY ESPOSTI | October 6, 2025
There can be no health without mental health and substance use health, write Florence Budden and Anthony Esposti, co-chairs of the Canadian Alliance on Mental Illness and Mental Health. Image courtesy of Pexels.com
Opinion | BY MONIQUE AUFFREY | October 6, 2025
We must balance the potential benefits of AI in mental health care with ethical responsibilities, writes Monique Auffrey, founder and CEO of Uplift Next Level Counselling and Consulting in Calgary. Photograph courtesy of Tomislav Jakupec, Pixabay.com
Opinion | BY MONIQUE AUFFREY | October 6, 2025
Opinion | BY MONIQUE AUFFREY | October 6, 2025
We must balance the potential benefits of AI in mental health care with ethical responsibilities, writes Monique Auffrey, founder and CEO of Uplift Next Level Counselling and Consulting in Calgary. Photograph courtesy of Tomislav Jakupec, Pixabay.com
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 SENATOR KIM PATE | October 1, 2020
Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland, pictured on Sept. 25, 2020, arriving at the West Block before Question Period. Senator Kim Pate is in favour of a guaranteed livable income. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY SENATOR KIM PATE | October 1, 2020
Opinion | BY SENATOR KIM PATE | October 1, 2020
Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland, pictured on Sept. 25, 2020, arriving at the West Block before Question Period. Senator Kim Pate is in favour of a guaranteed livable income. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY EMILY GRUENWOLDT | September 9, 2020
A recent Abacus Data poll commissioned by Children’s Healthcare Canada suggests that 70 per cent of Canadians believe the pandemic will have long-term effects on the education, mental health, social and emotional development of our kids, writes Emily Gruenwoldt. Unsplash photograph by Charlein Gracia
Opinion | BY EMILY GRUENWOLDT | September 9, 2020
Opinion | BY EMILY GRUENWOLDT | September 9, 2020
A recent Abacus Data poll commissioned by Children’s Healthcare Canada suggests that 70 per cent of Canadians believe the pandemic will have long-term effects on the education, mental health, social and emotional development of our kids, writes Emily Gruenwoldt. Unsplash photograph by Charlein Gracia
Opinion | BY LINDA SILAS | September 3, 2020
Chrystia Freeland’s new role provides a key opportunity to make her mark and set Canada on a course toward recovery post-COVID-19, writes Linda Silas of the Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY LINDA SILAS | September 3, 2020
Opinion | BY LINDA SILAS | September 3, 2020
Chrystia Freeland’s new role provides a key opportunity to make her mark and set Canada on a course toward recovery post-COVID-19, writes Linda Silas of the Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
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