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The future of Canada’s economy will depend not only on whether its young people have the right skills, but also on whether they are resilient enough to use them, writes Zahid Salman. Photograph courtesy of Pixabay
News | BY TESSIE SANCI | November 10, 2025
Health Minister Marjorie Michel at an announcement in Ottawa on Oct. 2, 2025. "We are focusing on streamlining some programs,” said Michel about the absence of new mental health and addictions support program money in the budget. “But, if you look, we protected health care [through the] transfers.” The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY TESSIE SANCI | November 10, 2025
News | BY TESSIE SANCI | November 10, 2025
Health Minister Marjorie Michel at an announcement in Ottawa on Oct. 2, 2025. "We are focusing on streamlining some programs,” said Michel about the absence of new mental health and addictions support program money in the budget. “But, if you look, we protected health care [through the] transfers.” The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY VIVIANE POUPON | October 31, 2025
Canada ranks among the top five countries in brain research, publishing 6.4 per cent of global neuroscience articles, with world-leading scientists and research centres nationwide. This strategic asset could differentiate Canada in the global AI race yet remains untapped, writes Viviane Poupon. Image courtesy of Pixabay
Opinion | BY VIVIANE POUPON | October 31, 2025
Opinion | BY VIVIANE POUPON | October 31, 2025
Canada ranks among the top five countries in brain research, publishing 6.4 per cent of global neuroscience articles, with world-leading scientists and research centres nationwide. This strategic asset could differentiate Canada in the global AI race yet remains untapped, writes Viviane Poupon. Image courtesy of Pixabay
News | BY TESSIE SANCI | October 20, 2025
Non-Affiliated Senator Patrick Brazeau, left, CSG Senator Gigi Osler, and PSG Senator Katherine Hay all sit on the Senate Social Affairs Committee, which is currently studying Brazeau's bill to add warning labels to the packages of alcoholic beverages. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and Sam Garcia
News | BY TESSIE SANCI | October 20, 2025
News | BY TESSIE SANCI | October 20, 2025
Non-Affiliated Senator Patrick Brazeau, left, CSG Senator Gigi Osler, and PSG Senator Katherine Hay all sit on the Senate Social Affairs Committee, which is currently studying Brazeau's bill to add warning labels to the packages of alcoholic beverages. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and Sam Garcia
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
Feature | BY ALICE CHEN | March 3, 2021
Emile Scheffel, former executive director of the BC Liberal Party, launched a program last week aimed at tackling mental health issues in public workplaces, something which he said was a problem. Photograph courtesy of Emile Scheffel
Feature | BY ALICE CHEN | March 3, 2021
Feature | BY ALICE CHEN | March 3, 2021
Emile Scheffel, former executive director of the BC Liberal Party, launched a program last week aimed at tackling mental health issues in public workplaces, something which he said was a problem. Photograph courtesy of Emile Scheffel
Opinion | BY IVY LYNN BOURGEAULT | February 8, 2021
Minister of Labour Filomena Tassi, pictured on the Hill Nov. 26, 2019, should work to ensure the burnout health-care workers are experiencing ends along with the pandemic, writes Dr. Ivy Lynn Bourgeault. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY IVY LYNN BOURGEAULT | February 8, 2021
Opinion | BY IVY LYNN BOURGEAULT | February 8, 2021
Minister of Labour Filomena Tassi, pictured on the Hill Nov. 26, 2019, should work to ensure the burnout health-care workers are experiencing ends along with the pandemic, writes Dr. Ivy Lynn Bourgeault. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Green Party leader Annamie Paul, pictured, says that addressing the structural weaknesses in health care, rather than merely reacting to each crisis as it arises, is the best strategy going forward. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Green Party leader Annamie Paul, pictured, says that addressing the structural weaknesses in health care, rather than merely reacting to each crisis as it arises, is the best strategy going forward. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Feature | BY ALICE CHEN | February 3, 2021
Jagmeet Singh spoke at a press conference Jan. 28 about the surge in GameStop's stock. He says there should be greater regulation of Wall Street funds and bankers and did not blame the day traders. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade and photo courtesy of Facebook
Feature | BY ALICE CHEN | February 3, 2021
Feature | BY ALICE CHEN | February 3, 2021
Jagmeet Singh spoke at a press conference Jan. 28 about the surge in GameStop's stock. He says there should be greater regulation of Wall Street funds and bankers and did not blame the day traders. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade and photo courtesy of Facebook
Opinion | BY ERICA IFILL | January 27, 2021
Julie Payette’s resignation is not a form of accountability for creating a toxic workplace culture, rather it’s the opposite. She got away with it, writes Erica Ifill. The Hill Times file photograph
Opinion | BY ERICA IFILL | January 27, 2021
Opinion | BY ERICA IFILL | January 27, 2021
Julie Payette’s resignation is not a form of accountability for creating a toxic workplace culture, rather it’s the opposite. She got away with it, writes Erica Ifill. The Hill Times file photograph
Opinion | BY KATHLEEN FINLAY | January 13, 2021
What is needed is a more comprehensive education campaign that will reach large numbers of Canadians to help them incorporate mental health awareness and sensitivity into their daily lives, writes Kathleen Finlay. Unsplash photograph by Anthony Tran
Opinion | BY KATHLEEN FINLAY | January 13, 2021
Opinion | BY KATHLEEN FINLAY | January 13, 2021
What is needed is a more comprehensive education campaign that will reach large numbers of Canadians to help them incorporate mental health awareness and sensitivity into their daily lives, writes Kathleen Finlay. Unsplash photograph by Anthony Tran
While grief is not a mental health condition, unsupported grief can turn into a mental health condition such as depression and suicidal thinking. And due to the circumstances of COVID-19, there is a far greater risk of grief being unsupported, write members of the Canadian Grief Alliance. Pexels photograph by Kat Jayne
While grief is not a mental health condition, unsupported grief can turn into a mental health condition such as depression and suicidal thinking. And due to the circumstances of COVID-19, there is a far greater risk of grief being unsupported, write members of the Canadian Grief Alliance. Pexels photograph by Kat Jayne
Opinion | BY IAN BOECKH | December 9, 2020
We know that 75 per cent of mental illnesses begin before age 25, and that more than a million children, youth, and young adults will need mental health support every year. However, only around 20 per cent receive adequate care, writes Ian Boeckh. Pexels photograph by Samson Katt
Opinion | BY IAN BOECKH | December 9, 2020
Opinion | BY IAN BOECKH | December 9, 2020
We know that 75 per cent of mental illnesses begin before age 25, and that more than a million children, youth, and young adults will need mental health support every year. However, only around 20 per cent receive adequate care, writes Ian Boeckh. Pexels photograph by Samson Katt
Opinion | BY KATHLEEN FINLAY | December 2, 2020
Conservative Party Leader Erin O’Toole is pictured arriving for a caucus meeting in Ottawa on Nov. 18. Kathleen Finlay writes that her involvement with 988 would be hard to miss, but she’s never heard from O’Toole, or anyone in his office. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY KATHLEEN FINLAY | December 2, 2020
Opinion | BY KATHLEEN FINLAY | December 2, 2020
Conservative Party Leader Erin O’Toole is pictured arriving for a caucus meeting in Ottawa on Nov. 18. Kathleen Finlay writes that her involvement with 988 would be hard to miss, but she’s never heard from O’Toole, or anyone in his office. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ROB WHITLEY | November 18, 2020
Other jurisdictions, including the United Kingdom, have recognized the importance of paying greater public and political attention to these issues. Photograph courtesy of Unsplash
Opinion | BY ROB WHITLEY | November 18, 2020
Opinion | BY ROB WHITLEY | November 18, 2020
Other jurisdictions, including the United Kingdom, have recognized the importance of paying greater public and political attention to these issues. Photograph courtesy of Unsplash
News | BY AIDAN CHAMANDY | November 18, 2020
Members of the CH-147 Chinook medical team drill during Operation Presence in Mali on July 28, 2018. The defence committee is studying into the mental health impact Operation Laser had on members of the Canadian Armed Forces. Canadian Armed Forces photograph courtesy of Major Corporal Jennifer Kusche
News | BY AIDAN CHAMANDY | November 18, 2020
News | BY AIDAN CHAMANDY | November 18, 2020
Members of the CH-147 Chinook medical team drill during Operation Presence in Mali on July 28, 2018. The defence committee is studying into the mental health impact Operation Laser had on members of the Canadian Armed Forces. Canadian Armed Forces photograph courtesy of Major Corporal Jennifer Kusche
Opinion | BY MARGARET EATON | November 11, 2020
Health Minister Patty Hajdu's government should be commended for its Wellness Together portal, funding for mental health and substance-use programs, and research, and specific investments in Indigenous mental health. But we already know that won’t be enough.  The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY MARGARET EATON | November 11, 2020
Opinion | BY MARGARET EATON | November 11, 2020
Health Minister Patty Hajdu's government should be commended for its Wellness Together portal, funding for mental health and substance-use programs, and research, and specific investments in Indigenous mental health. But we already know that won’t be enough.  The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade