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Housing Minister Gregor Robertson’s department is taking the lead on the Build Communities Strong Fund, which includes funding for health infrastructure. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY TESSIE SANCI | November 17, 2025
Health Minister Marjorie Michel has emphasized in her public comments that mental health is a priority for her, but that did not result in any new funding for that or programs connected to the toxic drug crisis. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY TESSIE SANCI | November 17, 2025
News | BY TESSIE SANCI | November 17, 2025
Health Minister Marjorie Michel has emphasized in her public comments that mental health is a priority for her, but that did not result in any new funding for that or programs connected to the toxic drug crisis. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY FARDOUS HOSSEINY | November 10, 2025
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 FARDOUS HOSSEINY | November 10, 2025
Opinion | BY FARDOUS HOSSEINY | November 10, 2025
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
News | BY TESSIE SANCI | November 10, 2025
Health Minister Marjorie Michel at an announcement in Ottawa on Oct. 2, 2025. "We are focusing on streamlining some programs,” said Michel about the absence of new mental health and addictions support program money in the budget. “But, if you look, we protected health care [through the] transfers.” The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY TESSIE SANCI | November 10, 2025
News | BY TESSIE SANCI | November 10, 2025
Health Minister Marjorie Michel at an announcement in Ottawa on Oct. 2, 2025. "We are focusing on streamlining some programs,” said Michel about the absence of new mental health and addictions support program money in the budget. “But, if you look, we protected health care [through the] transfers.” The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY VIVIANE POUPON | October 31, 2025
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 VIVIANE POUPON | October 31, 2025
Opinion | BY VIVIANE POUPON | October 31, 2025
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
News | BY TESSIE SANCI | October 20, 2025
Non-Affiliated Senator Patrick Brazeau, left, CSG Senator Gigi Osler, and PSG Senator Katherine Hay all sit on the Senate Social Affairs Committee, which is currently studying Brazeau's bill to add warning labels to the packages of alcoholic beverages. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and Sam Garcia
News | BY TESSIE SANCI | October 20, 2025
News | BY TESSIE SANCI | October 20, 2025
Non-Affiliated Senator Patrick Brazeau, left, CSG Senator Gigi Osler, and PSG Senator Katherine Hay all sit on the Senate Social Affairs Committee, which is currently studying Brazeau's bill to add warning labels to the packages of alcoholic beverages. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and Sam Garcia
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | October 3, 2018
The more people normalize the conversation around things like depression, the way they do about an illness like cancer, the sooner those who still feel stung by society’s stigma around hidden diseases will be able to feel some relief, writes Tim Powers. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | October 3, 2018
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | October 3, 2018
The more people normalize the conversation around things like depression, the way they do about an illness like cancer, the sooner those who still feel stung by society’s stigma around hidden diseases will be able to feel some relief, writes Tim Powers. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
This week is Mental Health Awareness Week, a time to encourage conversations that likely wouldn't have taken place 10 years ago, writes Veterans Affairs Minister Seamus O'Regan. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
This week is Mental Health Awareness Week, a time to encourage conversations that likely wouldn't have taken place 10 years ago, writes Veterans Affairs Minister Seamus O'Regan. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | July 11, 2018
Opinion | July 11, 2018
Opinion | July 11, 2018
News | BY EMILY HAWS | July 4, 2018
Minister of Sport and Persons with Disabilities Kirsty Duncan says the 'teeth' of Bill C-81 is in the creation of new agencies focused on accessibility issues. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY EMILY HAWS | July 4, 2018
News | BY EMILY HAWS | July 4, 2018
Minister of Sport and Persons with Disabilities Kirsty Duncan says the 'teeth' of Bill C-81 is in the creation of new agencies focused on accessibility issues. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | June 27, 2018
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | June 27, 2018
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | June 27, 2018
Opinion | February 12, 2018
Patients are a powerful resource in having the lived experience of being on the receiving end of health, and they deserve to be at the table alongside other experts in working towards the common goal of improving quality health services for all, write Leslee Thompson. File photograph
Opinion | February 12, 2018
Opinion | February 12, 2018
Patients are a powerful resource in having the lived experience of being on the receiving end of health, and they deserve to be at the table alongside other experts in working towards the common goal of improving quality health services for all, write Leslee Thompson. File photograph
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | December 20, 2017
The holiday blues can be brought on by anything during the season, and should be discussed openly, writes Tim Powers. Photograph courtesy of Pexels
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | December 20, 2017
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | December 20, 2017
The holiday blues can be brought on by anything during the season, and should be discussed openly, writes Tim Powers. Photograph courtesy of Pexels
Opinion | BY KEVIN FORD | December 18, 2017
Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan and Public Services and Procurement Minister Carla Qualtrough, pictured recently at the National Press Theatre in Ottawa. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY KEVIN FORD | December 18, 2017
Opinion | BY KEVIN FORD | December 18, 2017
Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan and Public Services and Procurement Minister Carla Qualtrough, pictured recently at the National Press Theatre in Ottawa. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY EMILY HAWS | November 15, 2017
Minister of Health Ginette Petitpas Taylor fills out paperwork prior to getting a flu shot on Nov. 9. The minister said in September she looked forward to working with provincial and territorial counterparts to develop bilateral agreements on accountability frameworks for mental health spending outlined in the Health Accord. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY EMILY HAWS | November 15, 2017
News | BY EMILY HAWS | November 15, 2017
Minister of Health Ginette Petitpas Taylor fills out paperwork prior to getting a flu shot on Nov. 9. The minister said in September she looked forward to working with provincial and territorial counterparts to develop bilateral agreements on accountability frameworks for mental health spending outlined in the Health Accord. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY CONSERVATIVE MP MARILYN GLADU | November 15, 2017
The Liberal government said in its fall economic update it would earmark more than half a billion dollars over five years to roll out its marijuana legalization plans. The Hill Times file photograph
Opinion | BY CONSERVATIVE MP MARILYN GLADU | November 15, 2017
Opinion | BY CONSERVATIVE MP MARILYN GLADU | November 15, 2017
The Liberal government said in its fall economic update it would earmark more than half a billion dollars over five years to roll out its marijuana legalization plans. The Hill Times file photograph
Feature | BY SHRUTI SHEKAR | November 1, 2017
Liberal MP David Graham brought his daughter, Ozara Graham, left, into work on Halloween dressed as the Speaker of the House, right. Photograph courtesy of the House Speaker's Twitter
Feature | BY SHRUTI SHEKAR | November 1, 2017
Feature | BY SHRUTI SHEKAR | November 1, 2017
Liberal MP David Graham brought his daughter, Ozara Graham, left, into work on Halloween dressed as the Speaker of the House, right. Photograph courtesy of the House Speaker's Twitter
News | BY SHRUTI SHEKAR | October 30, 2017
Veterans Affairs Minister Seamus O'Regan will officially be named one of Canada's 150 mental health 'Difference Makers' on Nov. 6. The Hill Times photograph by Shruti Shekar
News | BY SHRUTI SHEKAR | October 30, 2017
News | BY SHRUTI SHEKAR | October 30, 2017
Veterans Affairs Minister Seamus O'Regan will officially be named one of Canada's 150 mental health 'Difference Makers' on Nov. 6. The Hill Times photograph by Shruti Shekar