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On Jan. 6, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, prorogued Parliament until March 24 and announced his plans to give up the Liberal leadership and resign as prime minister. NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh said at a news conference that same day he intends to vote to bring down the government at the next throne speech. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY NUJMA BOND | November 11, 2024
Standard poodle Caliber, left, is a service dog paired with retired CAF veteran Kenda Doody, centre. German shepherd service dog Cora, right, is paired with retired RCMP veteran Ed Brake. Photos courtesy of Fire Team K9 Service Dogs
Opinion | BY NUJMA BOND | November 11, 2024
Opinion | BY NUJMA BOND | November 11, 2024
Standard poodle Caliber, left, is a service dog paired with retired CAF veteran Kenda Doody, centre. German shepherd service dog Cora, right, is paired with retired RCMP veteran Ed Brake. Photos courtesy of Fire Team K9 Service Dogs
Amy Meunier, assistant deputy minister of the commemoration and public affairs branch of the Department of Veterans Affairs, spoke to the House Veterans Affairs Committee on Dec. 7, 2023, during a meeting to discuss the experiences of women veterans. ParlVu screencapture
Amy Meunier, assistant deputy minister of the commemoration and public affairs branch of the Department of Veterans Affairs, spoke to the House Veterans Affairs Committee on Dec. 7, 2023, during a meeting to discuss the experiences of women veterans. ParlVu screencapture
Opinion | BY TOM MACGREGOR | November 11, 2024
The federal government wants to create a securely controlled parliamentary campus to allow the safe and free delivery of personnel and services between the area’s buildings, and is in separate talks to close portions of Wellington, Metcalfe, and O’Connor streets. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY TOM MACGREGOR | November 11, 2024
Opinion | BY TOM MACGREGOR | November 11, 2024
The federal government wants to create a securely controlled parliamentary campus to allow the safe and free delivery of personnel and services between the area’s buildings, and is in separate talks to close portions of Wellington, Metcalfe, and O’Connor streets. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY LIBERAL MP EMMANUEL DUBOURG | November 11, 2024
The struggles faced by veterans include finding employment after leaving the military, coping with multiple injuries, and mental health issues, writes Liberal MP Emmanuel Dubourg. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY LIBERAL MP EMMANUEL DUBOURG | November 11, 2024
Opinion | BY LIBERAL MP EMMANUEL DUBOURG | November 11, 2024
The struggles faced by veterans include finding employment after leaving the military, coping with multiple injuries, and mental health issues, writes Liberal MP Emmanuel Dubourg. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY FARDOUS HOSSEINY | November 11, 2024
National Remembrance Day ceremony at the National War Memorial in Ottawa on Nov. 11, 2019.
People place their poppies on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at the National War Memorial in Ottawa, on Nov. 11, 2019. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY FARDOUS HOSSEINY | November 11, 2024
Opinion | BY FARDOUS HOSSEINY | November 11, 2024
National Remembrance Day ceremony at the National War Memorial in Ottawa on Nov. 11, 2019.
People place their poppies on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at the National War Memorial in Ottawa, on Nov. 11, 2019. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY MIKE LAPOINTE | June 29, 2022
Union of Veterans' Affairs Employees national president Virginia Vaillancourt, left, and Veterans Affairs Minister Lawrence MacAulay. The department says there will be no impact on jobs as a result of the contract to Partners in Canadian Veterans Rehabilitation Services Photograph courtesy of the Union of Veterans' Affairs Employees, The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY MIKE LAPOINTE | June 29, 2022
News | BY MIKE LAPOINTE | June 29, 2022
Union of Veterans' Affairs Employees national president Virginia Vaillancourt, left, and Veterans Affairs Minister Lawrence MacAulay. The department says there will be no impact on jobs as a result of the contract to Partners in Canadian Veterans Rehabilitation Services Photograph courtesy of the Union of Veterans' Affairs Employees, The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY SPENCER VAN VLOTEN | March 7, 2022
Minister of Veterans Affairs Lawrence MacAulay lays a wreath during the National Remembrance Day ceremony at the National War Memorial in Ottawa on Nov. 11, 2020. Serving Canadian veterans in a timely manner requires changes to the application process, as well as sustained relationship-building between Veterans Affairs, veterans, and outside organizations, writes Spencer van Vloten. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY SPENCER VAN VLOTEN | March 7, 2022
Opinion | BY SPENCER VAN VLOTEN | March 7, 2022
Minister of Veterans Affairs Lawrence MacAulay lays a wreath during the National Remembrance Day ceremony at the National War Memorial in Ottawa on Nov. 11, 2020. Serving Canadian veterans in a timely manner requires changes to the application process, as well as sustained relationship-building between Veterans Affairs, veterans, and outside organizations, writes Spencer van Vloten. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | November 15, 2021
Opinion | November 15, 2021
Opinion | November 15, 2021
Opinion | BY ANTHONY PIZZINO | November 8, 2021
Minster of Veterans Affairs Lawrence MacAulay speaks with a veteran during the National Remembrance Day ceremony at the National War Memorial in Ottawa on Nov. 11, 2020. The 2019-2021 results for Veterans Affairs Canada service standards for disability benefits decisions were dismal, writes Anthony Pizzino. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ANTHONY PIZZINO | November 8, 2021
Opinion | BY ANTHONY PIZZINO | November 8, 2021
Minster of Veterans Affairs Lawrence MacAulay speaks with a veteran during the National Remembrance Day ceremony at the National War Memorial in Ottawa on Nov. 11, 2020. The 2019-2021 results for Veterans Affairs Canada service standards for disability benefits decisions were dismal, writes Anthony Pizzino. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY ALICE CHEN | November 3, 2021
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh is pictured at an Oct. 7 West Block press conference to wrap up the first caucus meeting with new NDP MPs. He announced his party's critic assignments on Oct. 29. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
FeatureBY ALICE CHEN | November 3, 2021
FeatureBY ALICE CHEN | November 3, 2021
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh is pictured at an Oct. 7 West Block press conference to wrap up the first caucus meeting with new NDP MPs. He announced his party's critic assignments on Oct. 29. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Opinion | BY SEAN BRUYEA | September 16, 2021
Veterans, pictured on Nov. 11, 2020, laying a wreath at the National Remembrance Day ceremony at the National War Memorial in Ottawa. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY SEAN BRUYEA | September 16, 2021
Opinion | BY SEAN BRUYEA | September 16, 2021
Veterans, pictured on Nov. 11, 2020, laying a wreath at the National Remembrance Day ceremony at the National War Memorial in Ottawa. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY ALICE CHEN | August 11, 2021
First responders, veterans, and ordinary people are taking to the roads this August as part of The Rolling Barrage's charity ride to raise awareness and money for those suffering with PTSD. The group made a stop on Parliament Hill on Aug. 8. Photograph courtesy of The Rolling Barrage
FeatureBY ALICE CHEN | August 11, 2021
FeatureBY ALICE CHEN | August 11, 2021
First responders, veterans, and ordinary people are taking to the roads this August as part of The Rolling Barrage's charity ride to raise awareness and money for those suffering with PTSD. The group made a stop on Parliament Hill on Aug. 8. Photograph courtesy of The Rolling Barrage
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | July 12, 2021
Almost exactly one decade after Canada withdrew, the Taliban officially rendered our soldiers’ sacrifice meaningless by retaking the ground which we had temporarily held, writes Scott Taylor, spurring an ask to fast track the immigration process for those Afghans who served as translators for the Canadian military. DND photograph by MCpl Dan Shouinard
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | July 12, 2021
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | July 12, 2021
Almost exactly one decade after Canada withdrew, the Taliban officially rendered our soldiers’ sacrifice meaningless by retaking the ground which we had temporarily held, writes Scott Taylor, spurring an ask to fast track the immigration process for those Afghans who served as translators for the Canadian military. DND photograph by MCpl Dan Shouinard
Opinion | BY BRIAN N. FORBES | July 5, 2021
Veterans Affairs Minister Lawrence MacAulay, pictured at a press conference in Ottawa. Insofar as next steps, we will want to ensure that VAC enacts the requisite statutory, regulatory and policy amendments to capture the essence of the standing committee recommendations, writes Brian Forbes. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY BRIAN N. FORBES | July 5, 2021
Opinion | BY BRIAN N. FORBES | July 5, 2021
Veterans Affairs Minister Lawrence MacAulay, pictured at a press conference in Ottawa. Insofar as next steps, we will want to ensure that VAC enacts the requisite statutory, regulatory and policy amendments to capture the essence of the standing committee recommendations, writes Brian Forbes. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY ALICE CHEN | June 30, 2021
Liberal MP Rob Oliphant, left, NDP MP Daniel Blaikie, and Green MP Elizabeth May are three of the members of a new all-party interfaith caucus, which will, in part, look at the role faith plays in a multicultural society like Canada. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY ALICE CHEN | June 30, 2021
FeatureBY ALICE CHEN | June 30, 2021
Liberal MP Rob Oliphant, left, NDP MP Daniel Blaikie, and Green MP Elizabeth May are three of the members of a new all-party interfaith caucus, which will, in part, look at the role faith plays in a multicultural society like Canada. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY BRIAN FORBES | May 17, 2021
Veterans Affairs Minister Lawrence MacAulay’s recent reply to a parliamentary committee study shows ‘good intentions,’ but it’s clear a more innovative approach is required to truly address the enduring backlog and wait time crisis, writes Brian Forbes, chairman of the National Council of Veteran Associations. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY BRIAN FORBES | May 17, 2021
Opinion | BY BRIAN FORBES | May 17, 2021
Veterans Affairs Minister Lawrence MacAulay’s recent reply to a parliamentary committee study shows ‘good intentions,’ but it’s clear a more innovative approach is required to truly address the enduring backlog and wait time crisis, writes Brian Forbes, chairman of the National Council of Veteran Associations. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | May 5, 2021
One can easily understand the sense of betrayal Annalise and Kevin Schamuhn must have felt when they were victimized, and both Kevin’s commanding officer and his regimental officer showed support to his attacker, writes Scott Taylor. Screenshot courtesy of CBC News
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | May 5, 2021
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | May 5, 2021
One can easily understand the sense of betrayal Annalise and Kevin Schamuhn must have felt when they were victimized, and both Kevin’s commanding officer and his regimental officer showed support to his attacker, writes Scott Taylor. Screenshot courtesy of CBC News