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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 | October 13, 2025
Health Minister Marjorie Michel, pictured at a press conference in Ottawa on Oct. 2, has thus far made announcements based on funding set aside by the previous Liberal government. Stakeholders will look to this fall’s budget and this week’s health ministers’ meeting to have a deeper understanding of her priorities. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY TESSIE SANCI | October 13, 2025
News | BY TESSIE SANCI | October 13, 2025
Health Minister Marjorie Michel, pictured at a press conference in Ottawa on Oct. 2, has thus far made announcements based on funding set aside by the previous Liberal government. Stakeholders will look to this fall’s budget and this week’s health ministers’ meeting to have a deeper understanding of her priorities. 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 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 PATRICIA TOMASI | October 7, 2024
Justin Trudeau
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has promised to deliver timely access to perinatal mental health services in his mandate letter to the minister of mental health and addictions. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY PATRICIA TOMASI | October 7, 2024
Opinion | BY PATRICIA TOMASI | October 7, 2024
Justin Trudeau
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has promised to deliver timely access to perinatal mental health services in his mandate letter to the minister of mental health and addictions. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | October 7, 2024
Minister of Mental Health and Addictions Ya'ara Saks said that the 2024 federal budget’s $500-million Youth Mental Health Fund will 'help fill gaps in our mental health support system and ensure young Canadians get the help they need to succeed, right in their communities,' in a April 9 press release. The Hill TImes photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | October 7, 2024
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | October 7, 2024
Minister of Mental Health and Addictions Ya'ara Saks said that the 2024 federal budget’s $500-million Youth Mental Health Fund will 'help fill gaps in our mental health support system and ensure young Canadians get the help they need to succeed, right in their communities,' in a April 9 press release. The Hill TImes photograph by Andrew Meade
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
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Rapid access to effective care for those who need it is the key to helping young people who are suffering now grow into more healthy and productive adults in the future, write Senator Stan Kutcher and Alexa Bagnell. Image courtesy of Pixabay
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Rapid access to effective care for those who need it is the key to helping young people who are suffering now grow into more healthy and productive adults in the future, write Senator Stan Kutcher and Alexa Bagnell. Image courtesy of Pixabay
Opinion | BY SENATOR SHARON BUREY | October 2, 2024
A report from the Mental Health Commission of Canada found that the annual direct and indirect costs associated with mental illness reached approximately $90-billion in 2021. Over the next 30 years, the cumulative economic impact of these costs is expected to exceed $2.53-trillion, writes Senator Sharton Burey, who is also a paediatrician. Image courtesy of Pixabay
Opinion | BY SENATOR SHARON BUREY | October 2, 2024
Opinion | BY SENATOR SHARON BUREY | October 2, 2024
A report from the Mental Health Commission of Canada found that the annual direct and indirect costs associated with mental illness reached approximately $90-billion in 2021. Over the next 30 years, the cumulative economic impact of these costs is expected to exceed $2.53-trillion, writes Senator Sharton Burey, who is also a paediatrician. Image courtesy of Pixabay
News | BY IAN CAMPBELL | October 2, 2024
Mark Holland
In February, Health Minister Mark Holland introduced legislation that would add a further three-year delay to the legalization of MAID where mental illness is the sole underlying cause The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
News | BY IAN CAMPBELL | October 2, 2024
News | BY IAN CAMPBELL | October 2, 2024
Mark Holland
In February, Health Minister Mark Holland introduced legislation that would add a further three-year delay to the legalization of MAID where mental illness is the sole underlying cause The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
News | BY TESSIE SANCI | August 16, 2024
Ya’ara Saks
Mental Health and Addictions Minister Ya’ara Saks did not reply to a request for comment from Hill Times Health about calls from Ontario’s big city mayors for Ottawa to step up on homelessness, mental health, and substance use. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY TESSIE SANCI | August 16, 2024
News | BY TESSIE SANCI | August 16, 2024
Ya’ara Saks
Mental Health and Addictions Minister Ya’ara Saks did not reply to a request for comment from Hill Times Health about calls from Ontario’s big city mayors for Ottawa to step up on homelessness, mental health, and substance use. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY NICOLE LETOURNEAU | July 25, 2024
Minister of Health Mark Holland
Health Minister Mark Holland's recent call to review the Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care isn't the first time the advisory body has been under scrutiny.
Opinion | BY NICOLE LETOURNEAU | July 25, 2024
Opinion | BY NICOLE LETOURNEAU | July 25, 2024
Minister of Health Mark Holland
Health Minister Mark Holland's recent call to review the Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care isn't the first time the advisory body has been under scrutiny.
Opinion | BY FARDOUS HOSSEINY, BRIAN MCKENNA | July 15, 2024
Bill Blair
Liberal MP Marie-France Lalonde, left, Defence Minister Bill Blair, and Veterans Affairs Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor speak to reporters in the West Block on Dec. 5, 2023. Baseline awareness and understanding of the needs of language and cultural advisers are crucial for meaningful action, write Fardous Hosseiny and Brian McKenna. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY FARDOUS HOSSEINY, BRIAN MCKENNA | July 15, 2024
Opinion | BY FARDOUS HOSSEINY, BRIAN MCKENNA | July 15, 2024
Bill Blair
Liberal MP Marie-France Lalonde, left, Defence Minister Bill Blair, and Veterans Affairs Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor speak to reporters in the West Block on Dec. 5, 2023. Baseline awareness and understanding of the needs of language and cultural advisers are crucial for meaningful action, write Fardous Hosseiny and Brian McKenna. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Ya'ara Saks
Under the authority of Mental Health and Addictions Minister Ya’ara Saks, the federal government could support the research necessary to develop new mental health literacy applications to fill any gaps, write Sen. Stanley Kutcher and Dr. Yifeng Wei. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Ya'ara Saks
Under the authority of Mental Health and Addictions Minister Ya’ara Saks, the federal government could support the research necessary to develop new mental health literacy applications to fill any gaps, write Sen. Stanley Kutcher and Dr. Yifeng Wei. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | July 1, 2024
Government House Leader Steven MacKinnon discussed accomplishments from the spring sitting of Parliament on June 19 on the Hill. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | July 1, 2024
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | July 1, 2024
Government House Leader Steven MacKinnon discussed accomplishments from the spring sitting of Parliament on June 19 on the Hill. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade