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Conservative health critic Dan Mazier, left, says a key focus for him during the winter sitting is the proximity of some supervised injection sites to places frequented by children, while NDP health critic Gord Johns says he’ll be vocal on issues including mental health and pharmacare. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
News | BY TESSIE SANCI | November 24, 2025
Health Minister Marjorie Michel recently touted ongoing support for child care and early learning, and a national school food program in remarks about how her government supports children. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY TESSIE SANCI | November 24, 2025
News | BY TESSIE SANCI | November 24, 2025
Health Minister Marjorie Michel recently touted ongoing support for child care and early learning, and a national school food program in remarks about how her government supports children. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY JESSICA MOFFATT, JOSé LUIS CASTRO | November 19, 2025
Health Minister Marjorie Michel. While many high-income nations have implemented co-ordinated national lung health strategies, Canada has yet to do so. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY JESSICA MOFFATT, JOSé LUIS CASTRO | November 19, 2025
Opinion | BY JESSICA MOFFATT, JOSé LUIS CASTRO | November 19, 2025
Health Minister Marjorie Michel. While many high-income nations have implemented co-ordinated national lung health strategies, Canada has yet to do so. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY TESSIE SANCI | November 17, 2025
Health Minister Marjorie Michel has emphasized in her public comments that mental health is a priority for her, but that did not result in any new funding for that or programs connected to the toxic drug crisis. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY TESSIE SANCI | November 17, 2025
News | BY TESSIE SANCI | November 17, 2025
Health Minister Marjorie Michel has emphasized in her public comments that mental health is a priority for her, but that did not result in any new funding for that or programs connected to the toxic drug crisis. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY FARDOUS HOSSEINY | November 10, 2025
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 FARDOUS HOSSEINY | November 10, 2025
Opinion | BY FARDOUS HOSSEINY | November 10, 2025
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
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 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
Opinion | BY CONSERVATIVE MP TODD DOHERTY | October 5, 2020
Mental health and wellness should be a non-partisan pursuit. Working together, we can affect positive change that will have a lasting impact on both people in need of service and the frontline workers providing this important care, writes Conservative MP Todd Doherty, pictured right in 2017.   The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY CONSERVATIVE MP TODD DOHERTY | October 5, 2020
Opinion | BY CONSERVATIVE MP TODD DOHERTY | October 5, 2020
Mental health and wellness should be a non-partisan pursuit. Working together, we can affect positive change that will have a lasting impact on both people in need of service and the frontline workers providing this important care, writes Conservative MP Todd Doherty, pictured right in 2017.   The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY AIDAN CHAMANDY | October 5, 2020
Health Minister Patty Hajdu, pictured on Sept. 15, 2020, speaking with reporters at the fall Liberal cabinet retreat in Ottawa, is tasked with leading Canada's mental health policy response to the pandemic, which the World Health Organization warned could be a ‘shadow pandemic’ affecting Canadians. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY AIDAN CHAMANDY | October 5, 2020
News | BY AIDAN CHAMANDY | October 5, 2020
Health Minister Patty Hajdu, pictured on Sept. 15, 2020, speaking with reporters at the fall Liberal cabinet retreat in Ottawa, is tasked with leading Canada's mental health policy response to the pandemic, which the World Health Organization warned could be a ‘shadow pandemic’ affecting Canadians. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
In 2019, the House voted unanimously in favour of NDP MP Charlie Angus’ private member motion, M-174, for a national suicide prevention action plan that includes a robust list of evidence-based initiatives. The plan has not yet been developed nor implemented, write Ian Colman and Benjamin Leikin. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
In 2019, the House voted unanimously in favour of NDP MP Charlie Angus’ private member motion, M-174, for a national suicide prevention action plan that includes a robust list of evidence-based initiatives. The plan has not yet been developed nor implemented, write Ian Colman and Benjamin Leikin. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Gov. Gen. Julie Payette, pictured Sept. 23, 2020, reading the Throne Speech. It is encouraging that access to mental health and substance use services have figured prominently in recent policy dialogues, including the recent 2020 Speech from the Throne and the Safe Restart agreements. This prominence builds on previous commitments, write Ivy Lynn Bourgeault and Mary Bartram.  Image courtesy of CPAC screen capture
Gov. Gen. Julie Payette, pictured Sept. 23, 2020, reading the Throne Speech. It is encouraging that access to mental health and substance use services have figured prominently in recent policy dialogues, including the recent 2020 Speech from the Throne and the Safe Restart agreements. This prominence builds on previous commitments, write Ivy Lynn Bourgeault and Mary Bartram.  Image courtesy of CPAC screen capture
Opinion | BY SENATOR KIM PATE | October 1, 2020
Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland, pictured on Sept. 25, 2020, arriving at the West Block before Question Period. Senator Kim Pate is in favour of a guaranteed livable income. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY SENATOR KIM PATE | October 1, 2020
Opinion | BY SENATOR KIM PATE | October 1, 2020
Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland, pictured on Sept. 25, 2020, arriving at the West Block before Question Period. Senator Kim Pate is in favour of a guaranteed livable income. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY EMILY GRUENWOLDT | September 9, 2020
A recent Abacus Data poll commissioned by Children’s Healthcare Canada suggests that 70 per cent of Canadians believe the pandemic will have long-term effects on the education, mental health, social and emotional development of our kids, writes Emily Gruenwoldt. Unsplash photograph by Charlein Gracia
Opinion | BY EMILY GRUENWOLDT | September 9, 2020
Opinion | BY EMILY GRUENWOLDT | September 9, 2020
A recent Abacus Data poll commissioned by Children’s Healthcare Canada suggests that 70 per cent of Canadians believe the pandemic will have long-term effects on the education, mental health, social and emotional development of our kids, writes Emily Gruenwoldt. Unsplash photograph by Charlein Gracia
Opinion | BY LINDA SILAS | September 3, 2020
Chrystia Freeland’s new role provides a key opportunity to make her mark and set Canada on a course toward recovery post-COVID-19, writes Linda Silas of the Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY LINDA SILAS | September 3, 2020
Opinion | BY LINDA SILAS | September 3, 2020
Chrystia Freeland’s new role provides a key opportunity to make her mark and set Canada on a course toward recovery post-COVID-19, writes Linda Silas of the Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | August 12, 2020
It is not easy out there for anyone right now, so hang in there as best you can, and talk and share as best you can, writes Tim Powers. Photograph courtesy of Pixabay
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | August 12, 2020
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | August 12, 2020
It is not easy out there for anyone right now, so hang in there as best you can, and talk and share as best you can, writes Tim Powers. Photograph courtesy of Pixabay