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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 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 SHIMI KANG | October 6, 2025
Survivors’ flags fly at the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation event on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Sept. 30, 2024. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY SHIMI KANG | October 6, 2025
Opinion | BY SHIMI KANG | October 6, 2025
Survivors’ flags fly at the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation event on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Sept. 30, 2024. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY BEN LIGHTBURN | November 22, 2023
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Health Minister Mark Holland speaks to reporters in Ottawa on June 21. Advancements in clinical trials clearly demonstrate the promise of psychedelic medicines as an effective therapeutic treatment, writes Ben Lightburn. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY BEN LIGHTBURN | November 22, 2023
Opinion | BY BEN LIGHTBURN | November 22, 2023
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Health Minister Mark Holland speaks to reporters in Ottawa on June 21. Advancements in clinical trials clearly demonstrate the promise of psychedelic medicines as an effective therapeutic treatment, writes Ben Lightburn. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY DAVE GALLSON, JASMINE NOBLE | October 23, 2023
As the Minister of Mental Health Ya’ara Saks assumes her new role, a distinct opportunity presents itself to bridge the gap between an overburdened mental health care system, community mental health resources, and those impacted by mental illness and/or managing mental health challenges, write Dr. Jasmine Noble and Dave Gallson. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY DAVE GALLSON, JASMINE NOBLE | October 23, 2023
Opinion | BY DAVE GALLSON, JASMINE NOBLE | October 23, 2023
As the Minister of Mental Health Ya’ara Saks assumes her new role, a distinct opportunity presents itself to bridge the gap between an overburdened mental health care system, community mental health resources, and those impacted by mental illness and/or managing mental health challenges, write Dr. Jasmine Noble and Dave Gallson. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY DANIEL ZEKVELD | October 11, 2023
Conservative MP Ed Fast’s Bill C-314, which would bar mental illness from being used as an eligible criterion for medical assistance in dying, should pass second reading and be studied by committee, writes Daniel Zekveld. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY DANIEL ZEKVELD | October 11, 2023
Opinion | BY DANIEL ZEKVELD | October 11, 2023
Conservative MP Ed Fast’s Bill C-314, which would bar mental illness from being used as an eligible criterion for medical assistance in dying, should pass second reading and be studied by committee, writes Daniel Zekveld. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY BENOIT-ANTOINE BACON | October 2, 2023
Investing in the mental health of young people is not just a matter of moral responsibility; it's also a sound social and economic policy for Canada, writes Benoit-Antoine Bacon, incoming President and Vice-Chancellor of the University of British Columbia. Photograph by Rawpixel.com, distributed under a CC0 1.0 Universal license
Opinion | BY BENOIT-ANTOINE BACON | October 2, 2023
Opinion | BY BENOIT-ANTOINE BACON | October 2, 2023
Investing in the mental health of young people is not just a matter of moral responsibility; it's also a sound social and economic policy for Canada, writes Benoit-Antoine Bacon, incoming President and Vice-Chancellor of the University of British Columbia. Photograph by Rawpixel.com, distributed under a CC0 1.0 Universal license
Opinion | BY LINDSEY THOMSON | October 2, 2023
Now, more than ever, Canadians need quick and innovative solutions to reduce the financial burden felt by inflation, ensuring accessible and affordable mental health services, writes Lindsey Thomson, director of Public Affairs for the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association. Photograph by Michael Clesle, distributed under a CC BY-NC-SA 2.5 CA license
Opinion | BY LINDSEY THOMSON | October 2, 2023
Opinion | BY LINDSEY THOMSON | October 2, 2023
Now, more than ever, Canadians need quick and innovative solutions to reduce the financial burden felt by inflation, ensuring accessible and affordable mental health services, writes Lindsey Thomson, director of Public Affairs for the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association. Photograph by Michael Clesle, distributed under a CC BY-NC-SA 2.5 CA license
Opinion | BY MARGARET EATON | October 2, 2023
On Sept. 8, Minister of Mental Health Ya'ara Saks announced a call for proposals to access $8-million in federal funding to address gaps in equity, diversity and inclusion within Canada's distress line sector, as a complement to the 9-8-8: Suicide Crisis Helpline that will launch in Canada on Nov. 30, 2023. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY MARGARET EATON | October 2, 2023
Opinion | BY MARGARET EATON | October 2, 2023
On Sept. 8, Minister of Mental Health Ya'ara Saks announced a call for proposals to access $8-million in federal funding to address gaps in equity, diversity and inclusion within Canada's distress line sector, as a complement to the 9-8-8: Suicide Crisis Helpline that will launch in Canada on Nov. 30, 2023. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made an election campaign promise in 2021 to launch a Canada Mental Health Transfer that would have sent a total of $4.5-billion to provinces and territories over five years. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made an election campaign promise in 2021 to launch a Canada Mental Health Transfer that would have sent a total of $4.5-billion to provinces and territories over five years. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY MICHEL RODRIGUE | October 2, 2023
Ya’ara Saks was sworn in as addictions and mental health minister in a July cabinet shuffle. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY MICHEL RODRIGUE | October 2, 2023
Opinion | BY MICHEL RODRIGUE | October 2, 2023
Ya’ara Saks was sworn in as addictions and mental health minister in a July cabinet shuffle. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY REAGAN BARTEL | October 2, 2023
Olivier Boulet, a Métis fiddler, holding a fiddle in August, 2017. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
Opinion | BY REAGAN BARTEL | October 2, 2023
Opinion | BY REAGAN BARTEL | October 2, 2023
Olivier Boulet, a Métis fiddler, holding a fiddle in August, 2017. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
Opinion | BY TODD DOHERTY | October 2, 2023
All Canadians, regardless of their geographic location, or economic status, deserve access to critical mental health and prevention services, writes Conservative MP Todd Doherty. Photograph by Nick Youngson, distributed under a CC BY-SA 3.0 license
Opinion | BY TODD DOHERTY | October 2, 2023
Opinion | BY TODD DOHERTY | October 2, 2023
All Canadians, regardless of their geographic location, or economic status, deserve access to critical mental health and prevention services, writes Conservative MP Todd Doherty. Photograph by Nick Youngson, distributed under a CC BY-SA 3.0 license
Opinion | BY NDP MP GORD JOHNS | October 2, 2023
An exodus from the public system, combined with chronic underfunding by successive Conservative and Liberal governments, is contributing to a crisis in accessing mental health services, particularly for Canadians dealing with financial stress, writes NDP MP Gord Johns. Photograph by Jose Luis Navarro, distributed under a CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 license
Opinion | BY NDP MP GORD JOHNS | October 2, 2023
Opinion | BY NDP MP GORD JOHNS | October 2, 2023
An exodus from the public system, combined with chronic underfunding by successive Conservative and Liberal governments, is contributing to a crisis in accessing mental health services, particularly for Canadians dealing with financial stress, writes NDP MP Gord Johns. Photograph by Jose Luis Navarro, distributed under a CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 license
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | October 2, 2023
Minister of Mental Health Ya’ara Saks said that '[Crisis centres] provide that urgent support to people who need it most, no matter their race, religion, culture or socio-economic background,' in a Public Health Agency of Canada press release on Sept. 8. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | October 2, 2023
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | October 2, 2023
Minister of Mental Health Ya’ara Saks said that '[Crisis centres] provide that urgent support to people who need it most, no matter their race, religion, culture or socio-economic background,' in a Public Health Agency of Canada press release on Sept. 8. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade