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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 BRIAN FORBES | November 11, 2024
It's unacceptable that we continue to have veterans' legislation in Canada that provides a much higher level of compensation to a veteran injured before 2006 compared to a veteran injured after that date, writes Brian Forbes. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Opinion | BY BRIAN FORBES | November 11, 2024
Opinion | BY BRIAN FORBES | November 11, 2024
It's unacceptable that we continue to have veterans' legislation in Canada that provides a much higher level of compensation to a veteran injured before 2006 compared to a veteran injured after that date, writes Brian Forbes. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | November 11, 2024
Veterans Affairs Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor announced an investment of up to $11.4-million for veteran-serving groups across Canada on Nov. 4. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | November 11, 2024
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | November 11, 2024
Veterans Affairs Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor announced an investment of up to $11.4-million for veteran-serving groups across Canada on Nov. 4. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY SAMIR SINHA, JOHN MUSCEDERE, DAVID PEDLAR | November 11, 2024
Most of today’s veterans served in the military after 1954 in peacekeeping and combat roles overseas, and provided aid at home during natural disasters and emergencies, including supporting long-term care homes during the pandemic. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Opinion | BY SAMIR SINHA, JOHN MUSCEDERE, DAVID PEDLAR | November 11, 2024
Opinion | BY SAMIR SINHA, JOHN MUSCEDERE, DAVID PEDLAR | November 11, 2024
Most of today’s veterans served in the military after 1954 in peacekeeping and combat roles overseas, and provided aid at home during natural disasters and emergencies, including supporting long-term care homes during the pandemic. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Opinion | BY DAWN MCILMOYLE | November 11, 2024
Ginette Petitpas Taylor
Minister of Veterans Affairs Ginette Petitpas Taylor announced an investment of up to $11.4-million to support the work of veteran-serving organizations across Canada, in a Veterans Affairs Canada press release on Nov. 4, 2024. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY DAWN MCILMOYLE | November 11, 2024
Opinion | BY DAWN MCILMOYLE | November 11, 2024
Ginette Petitpas Taylor
Minister of Veterans Affairs Ginette Petitpas Taylor announced an investment of up to $11.4-million to support the work of veteran-serving organizations across Canada, in a Veterans Affairs Canada press release on Nov. 4, 2024. The Hill Times photograph 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
Opinion | BY SEAN BRUYEA | September 17, 2018
Veterans Affairs Minister Seamus O'Regan, pictured in this file photo in Ottawa. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY SEAN BRUYEA | September 17, 2018
Opinion | BY SEAN BRUYEA | September 17, 2018
Veterans Affairs Minister Seamus O'Regan, pictured in this file photo in Ottawa. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY EMILY HAWS | September 12, 2018
Veterans advocate Sean Bruyea walks toward the Ottawa courthouse on Aug. 24. His defamation case heard that day against Veterans Affairs Minister Seamus O'Regan was dismissed Aug. 28, but he says he has retained a lawyer to appeal. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
News | BY EMILY HAWS | September 12, 2018
News | BY EMILY HAWS | September 12, 2018
Veterans advocate Sean Bruyea walks toward the Ottawa courthouse on Aug. 24. His defamation case heard that day against Veterans Affairs Minister Seamus O'Regan was dismissed Aug. 28, but he says he has retained a lawyer to appeal. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
News | BY EMILY HAWS | August 29, 2018
Outspoken veterans advocate Sean Bruyea argued with federal lawyers for five hours Friday over a motion to dismiss his defamation case. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
News | BY EMILY HAWS | August 29, 2018
News | BY EMILY HAWS | August 29, 2018
Outspoken veterans advocate Sean Bruyea argued with federal lawyers for five hours Friday over a motion to dismiss his defamation case. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Opinion | August 13, 2018
Opinion | August 13, 2018
Opinion | August 13, 2018
News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | August 8, 2018
A contingent of Canadian Armed Forces members participate in the Nijmegen Departure Parade on July 10 at the Canadian War Museum. A House committee recently recommended the government address ongoing problems staffing Joint Personnel Support Units that support wounded soldiers, which the government denies exists. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | August 8, 2018
News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | August 8, 2018
A contingent of Canadian Armed Forces members participate in the Nijmegen Departure Parade on July 10 at the Canadian War Museum. A House committee recently recommended the government address ongoing problems staffing Joint Personnel Support Units that support wounded soldiers, which the government denies exists. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Veterans Affairs Minister Seamus O'Regan announced details of the government's commitment to provide a pension for life for veterans on Dec. 20. Its implementation will roll out next year. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Veterans Affairs Minister Seamus O'Regan announced details of the government's commitment to provide a pension for life for veterans on Dec. 20. Its implementation will roll out next year. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Health Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor, pictured. One thing has become increasingly clear: strong leadership will be required by whoever forms the next government to correct the mistakes we are seeing made now, writes Conservative MP Marilyn Gladu. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Health Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor, pictured. One thing has become increasingly clear: strong leadership will be required by whoever forms the next government to correct the mistakes we are seeing made now, writes Conservative MP Marilyn Gladu. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | May 9, 2018
Veterans Affairs Minister Seamus O'Regan says the Liberals will not shy away from any campaign promises or budget commitments despite a Veterans Affairs document warning they are ‘competing priorities’ with core performance targets. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | May 9, 2018
News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | May 9, 2018
Veterans Affairs Minister Seamus O'Regan says the Liberals will not shy away from any campaign promises or budget commitments despite a Veterans Affairs document warning they are ‘competing priorities’ with core performance targets. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | April 16, 2018
Veterans Affairs Minister Seamus O'Regan. Brian Forbes says veterans want the minister 'to seriously revisit this series of proposals rather than debating the financial results of various skewed compensation models, ad infinitum.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | April 16, 2018
Opinion | April 16, 2018
Veterans Affairs Minister Seamus O'Regan. Brian Forbes says veterans want the minister 'to seriously revisit this series of proposals rather than debating the financial results of various skewed compensation models, ad infinitum.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | April 11, 2018
Veterans Affairs Minister Seamus O'Regan is defending the more than $37-million shelled out by the Liberal government since 2016, of which more than $1.3-million covers legal fees fighting court cases launched by veterans. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | April 11, 2018
News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | April 11, 2018
Veterans Affairs Minister Seamus O'Regan is defending the more than $37-million shelled out by the Liberal government since 2016, of which more than $1.3-million covers legal fees fighting court cases launched by veterans. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | April 4, 2018
The Canadian National Vimy Memorial in France. Last year marked 100 years since the First World War fight in which nearly 3,600 Canadians died. Photograph courtesy of openroads.com
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | April 4, 2018
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | April 4, 2018
The Canadian National Vimy Memorial in France. Last year marked 100 years since the First World War fight in which nearly 3,600 Canadians died. Photograph courtesy of openroads.com
Opinion | BY SEAN BRUYEA | March 26, 2018
Veterans Affairs Minister Seamus O'Regan, pictured in Ottawa. On April 1, the government will once again try to resuscitate the justifiably maligned veterans’ program known as the New Veterans Charter, writes Sean Bruyea. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY SEAN BRUYEA | March 26, 2018
Opinion | BY SEAN BRUYEA | March 26, 2018
Veterans Affairs Minister Seamus O'Regan, pictured in Ottawa. On April 1, the government will once again try to resuscitate the justifiably maligned veterans’ program known as the New Veterans Charter, writes Sean Bruyea. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade