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Conservative health critic Dan Mazier, left, says a key focus for him during the winter sitting is the proximity of some supervised injection sites to places frequented by children, while NDP health critic Gord Johns says he’ll be vocal on issues including mental health and pharmacare. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
News | BY TESSIE SANCI | November 24, 2025
Health Minister Marjorie Michel recently touted ongoing support for child care and early learning, and a national school food program in remarks about how her government supports children. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY TESSIE SANCI | November 24, 2025
News | BY TESSIE SANCI | November 24, 2025
Health Minister Marjorie Michel recently touted ongoing support for child care and early learning, and a national school food program in remarks about how her government supports children. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY JESSICA MOFFATT, JOSé LUIS CASTRO | November 19, 2025
Health Minister Marjorie Michel. While many high-income nations have implemented co-ordinated national lung health strategies, Canada has yet to do so. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY JESSICA MOFFATT, JOSé LUIS CASTRO | November 19, 2025
Opinion | BY JESSICA MOFFATT, JOSé LUIS CASTRO | November 19, 2025
Health Minister Marjorie Michel. While many high-income nations have implemented co-ordinated national lung health strategies, Canada has yet to do so. 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
A recent study comparing burnout levels for care aides between 2014 and 2024 found that the levels—which were high prior to the pandemic—have not returned to pre-pandemic levels. Care aides’ emotional exhaustion levels increased and their professional efficacy levels decreased. Image courtesy of Pexels.com
A recent study comparing burnout levels for care aides between 2014 and 2024 found that the levels—which were high prior to the pandemic—have not returned to pre-pandemic levels. Care aides’ emotional exhaustion levels increased and their professional efficacy levels decreased. Image courtesy of Pexels.com
Opinion | BY MICHELLE PONTI, STACEY BéLANGER | October 2, 2025
In 2023, the U.S. Surgeon General issued an advisory that warned about the risks associated with excessive and problematic social media use, and the design features of platforms that strategically maximize user engagement, write Michelle Ponti and Stacey Bélanger. Image courtesy of Pixabay
Opinion | BY MICHELLE PONTI, STACEY BéLANGER | October 2, 2025
Opinion | BY MICHELLE PONTI, STACEY BéLANGER | October 2, 2025
In 2023, the U.S. Surgeon General issued an advisory that warned about the risks associated with excessive and problematic social media use, and the design features of platforms that strategically maximize user engagement, write Michelle Ponti and Stacey Bélanger. Image courtesy of Pixabay
Opinion | BY ANGELA RUSSOLILLO | October 2, 2025
One-size-fits-all approaches overlook women’s distinct needs and preferences and perpetuate existing inequities, writes Angela Russolillo. Image courtesy of Pexels/Josh Sorenson
Opinion | BY ANGELA RUSSOLILLO | October 2, 2025
Opinion | BY ANGELA RUSSOLILLO | October 2, 2025
One-size-fits-all approaches overlook women’s distinct needs and preferences and perpetuate existing inequities, writes Angela Russolillo. Image courtesy of Pexels/Josh Sorenson
News | BY TESSIE SANCI | September 15, 2025
Health Minister Marjorie Michel. Health priorities are in part meant to fit with the Carney's government's work on building a stronger Canadian economy, according to consultants. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
News | BY TESSIE SANCI | September 15, 2025
News | BY TESSIE SANCI | September 15, 2025
Health Minister Marjorie Michel. Health priorities are in part meant to fit with the Carney's government's work on building a stronger Canadian economy, according to consultants. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Opinion | BY ELIO ANTUNES | September 8, 2025
Marjorie Michel
Health Minister Marjorie Michel's government must keep funding the systems that help Canadians move, investing in solutions that deliver measurable health and economic outcomes, and backing the groups that turn policy into real progress, writes Elio Antunes. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ELIO ANTUNES | September 8, 2025
Opinion | BY ELIO ANTUNES | September 8, 2025
Marjorie Michel
Health Minister Marjorie Michel's government must keep funding the systems that help Canadians move, investing in solutions that deliver measurable health and economic outcomes, and backing the groups that turn policy into real progress, writes Elio Antunes. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ALEXA BAGNELL, DAVID GOLDBLOOM | September 1, 2025
Marjorie Michel
Health Minister Marjorie Michel is in charge of mental health policy. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ALEXA BAGNELL, DAVID GOLDBLOOM | September 1, 2025
Opinion | BY ALEXA BAGNELL, DAVID GOLDBLOOM | September 1, 2025
Marjorie Michel
Health Minister Marjorie Michel is in charge of mental health policy. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ANDREW REDDIN | August 21, 2025
Health Minister Majorie Michel, left, and Anna Gainey, secretary of state for children and youth, should ensure that child well-being is a core pillar of a national strategy, writes Andrew Reddin. The Hill Times Photographs
Opinion | BY ANDREW REDDIN | August 21, 2025
Opinion | BY ANDREW REDDIN | August 21, 2025
Health Minister Majorie Michel, left, and Anna Gainey, secretary of state for children and youth, should ensure that child well-being is a core pillar of a national strategy, writes Andrew Reddin. The Hill Times Photographs
News | BY TESSIE SANCI | August 11, 2025
Then-deputy chief public health officer Dr. Howard Njoo, left, and then-chief public health officer Dr. Theresa Tam at a press conference in 2020. Following Tam’s departure from the public health agency this past June, Njoo is now the interim chief public health officer. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY TESSIE SANCI | August 11, 2025
News | BY TESSIE SANCI | August 11, 2025
Then-deputy chief public health officer Dr. Howard Njoo, left, and then-chief public health officer Dr. Theresa Tam at a press conference in 2020. Following Tam’s departure from the public health agency this past June, Njoo is now the interim chief public health officer. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Patrick Brazeau
Non-affiliated Senator Patrick Brazeau is an advocate for mental health for men and boys. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Patrick Brazeau
Non-affiliated Senator Patrick Brazeau is an advocate for mental health for men and boys. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY JOHN WESTON | June 5, 2025
Sue Holloway, left, ISG Senator Marty Deacon, and now Secretary of State for Sport Adam van Koeverden at the fifth annual Ski Day on the Hill on Feb. 7, 2023. The Hill Times photograph by Christopher Guly
Opinion | BY JOHN WESTON | June 5, 2025
Opinion | BY JOHN WESTON | June 5, 2025
Sue Holloway, left, ISG Senator Marty Deacon, and now Secretary of State for Sport Adam van Koeverden at the fifth annual Ski Day on the Hill on Feb. 7, 2023. The Hill Times photograph by Christopher Guly
News | BY TESSIE SANCI | June 5, 2025
Marjorie Michel
Health Minister Marjorie Michel sits for an interview with The Hill Times in West Block on May 29, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY TESSIE SANCI | June 5, 2025
News | BY TESSIE SANCI | June 5, 2025
Marjorie Michel
Health Minister Marjorie Michel sits for an interview with The Hill Times in West Block on May 29, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY DANIEL ZEKVELD | May 29, 2025
Mark Carney
If Prime Minister Mark Carney wants his government to be different from that of his predecessor, he must change the government’s approach to Canada’s radical expansion of euthanasia, writes Daniel Zekveld. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY DANIEL ZEKVELD | May 29, 2025
Opinion | BY DANIEL ZEKVELD | May 29, 2025
Mark Carney
If Prime Minister Mark Carney wants his government to be different from that of his predecessor, he must change the government’s approach to Canada’s radical expansion of euthanasia, writes Daniel Zekveld. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade