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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 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 BERNADINE FOX | October 6, 2025
In this environment, where psychological and institutional support is absent, AI has emerged as an unexpected resource for survivors of therapy harm, writes Bernadine Fox. Image courtesy of Pexels
Opinion | BY BERNADINE FOX | October 6, 2025
Opinion | BY BERNADINE FOX | October 6, 2025
In this environment, where psychological and institutional support is absent, AI has emerged as an unexpected resource for survivors of therapy harm, writes Bernadine Fox. Image courtesy of Pexels
Opinion | BY MELANIE BADALI | October 6, 2025
Providing access to mental health care is the first step, but ensuring well-being also requires an organizational approach, writes Dr. Melanie Badali. Photograph courtesy of energepic.com, Pexels.com
Opinion | BY MELANIE BADALI | October 6, 2025
Opinion | BY MELANIE BADALI | October 6, 2025
Providing access to mental health care is the first step, but ensuring well-being also requires an organizational approach, writes Dr. Melanie Badali. Photograph courtesy of energepic.com, Pexels.com
Opinion | BY MONNICA WILLIAMS | October 6, 2025
For millions of Canadians, the idea of mental health care is often met with the challenging reality of limited access, writes Dr. Monnica T. Williams. Photograph courtesy of Total Shape, Pixabay,com
Opinion | BY MONNICA WILLIAMS | October 6, 2025
Opinion | BY MONNICA WILLIAMS | October 6, 2025
For millions of Canadians, the idea of mental health care is often met with the challenging reality of limited access, writes Dr. Monnica T. Williams. Photograph courtesy of Total Shape, Pixabay,com
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | October 6, 2025
On Sept. 2, Health Minister Marjorie Michel announced more than $30-million over four years towards strengthening and expanding the existing Integrated Youth Services Network of Networks across Canada. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | October 6, 2025
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | October 6, 2025
On Sept. 2, Health Minister Marjorie Michel announced more than $30-million over four years towards strengthening and expanding the existing Integrated Youth Services Network of Networks across Canada. 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