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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
Opinion | BY LIBERAL MP LARRY BAGNELL | October 31, 2018
Status of Women Minister Maryam Monsef, pictured earlier this month, recently announced a joint funding collaboration with the Yukon government to support three Indigenous women's organizations with skills training. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY LIBERAL MP LARRY BAGNELL | October 31, 2018
Opinion | BY LIBERAL MP LARRY BAGNELL | October 31, 2018
Status of Women Minister Maryam Monsef, pictured earlier this month, recently announced a joint funding collaboration with the Yukon government to support three Indigenous women's organizations with skills training. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY BRIAN FORBES | October 25, 2018
Veteran Affairs Minister Seamus O'Regan, pictured in December 2017 at the government's announcement on its Pension for Life program. Veteran advocates are arguing that the feds' proposals fails to address the financial disparity between benefits received under the Pension Act and the New Veterans Charter. The Hill Times file photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY BRIAN FORBES | October 25, 2018
Opinion | BY BRIAN FORBES | October 25, 2018
Veteran Affairs Minister Seamus O'Regan, pictured in December 2017 at the government's announcement on its Pension for Life program. Veteran advocates are arguing that the feds' proposals fails to address the financial disparity between benefits received under the Pension Act and the New Veterans Charter. The Hill Times file photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | October 24, 2018
Opinion | October 24, 2018
Opinion | October 24, 2018
News | BY ABBAS RANA | October 22, 2018
Former Liberal Hill staffer Paul Wernick says that, if invited, he's willing to appear before any House committee to convince the MPs of all parties that they should take the proposed pledge to improve the Hill culture, and help out their political aides. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY ABBAS RANA | October 22, 2018
News | BY ABBAS RANA | October 22, 2018
Former Liberal Hill staffer Paul Wernick says that, if invited, he's willing to appear before any House committee to convince the MPs of all parties that they should take the proposed pledge to improve the Hill culture, and help out their political aides. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY LIBERAL MP MAJID JOWHARI | October 17, 2018
Political staffers face a unique set of stressors on the job, including knowing that if a workplace conflict reaches a media outlet, they could be responsible for bad political exposure to their party, says MP Majid Jowhari. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY LIBERAL MP MAJID JOWHARI | October 17, 2018
Opinion | BY LIBERAL MP MAJID JOWHARI | October 17, 2018
Political staffers face a unique set of stressors on the job, including knowing that if a workplace conflict reaches a media outlet, they could be responsible for bad political exposure to their party, says MP Majid Jowhari. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY ABBAS RANA | October 15, 2018
Former Hill staffer Paul Wernick wants all MPs to take a seven-point pledge to improve the working conditions of Hill staffers, especially the ones grappling with mental health challenges. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY ABBAS RANA | October 15, 2018
News | BY ABBAS RANA | October 15, 2018
Former Hill staffer Paul Wernick wants all MPs to take a seven-point pledge to improve the working conditions of Hill staffers, especially the ones grappling with mental health challenges. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY DR. CHRIS HOBSON | October 10, 2018
Health Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor, pictured in this file photo. Care co-ordination is extremely useful in improving the health and quality of life for those with mental health problems who are most at risk of falling through the cracks, writes family physician Chris Hobson. The Hill Times file photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY DR. CHRIS HOBSON | October 10, 2018
Opinion | BY DR. CHRIS HOBSON | October 10, 2018
Health Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor, pictured in this file photo. Care co-ordination is extremely useful in improving the health and quality of life for those with mental health problems who are most at risk of falling through the cracks, writes family physician Chris Hobson. The Hill Times file photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | October 10, 2018
Opinion | October 10, 2018
Opinion | October 10, 2018
Opinion | BY LIBERAL MP MAJID JOWHARI | October 10, 2018
Rookie Liberal MPs Bob Bratina, Sean Fraser, Gary Anandasangaree, Majid Jowhari, and Iqra Khalid pose for a photo in the Centre Block rotunda on Nov. 5, 2015, the day of their first caucus meeting. The Hill Times file photograph
Opinion | BY LIBERAL MP MAJID JOWHARI | October 10, 2018
Opinion | BY LIBERAL MP MAJID JOWHARI | October 10, 2018
Rookie Liberal MPs Bob Bratina, Sean Fraser, Gary Anandasangaree, Majid Jowhari, and Iqra Khalid pose for a photo in the Centre Block rotunda on Nov. 5, 2015, the day of their first caucus meeting. The Hill Times file photograph
Opinion | BY LIBERAL MP MAJID JOWHARI | October 3, 2018
Conservative MP John Brassard, left, and Liberals MPs Bill Blair and Michel Picard were all first elected in 2015. It’s tough for a rookie MP to learn the ropes of the new job while maintaining good health, writes Liberal MP Majid Jowhari. The Hill Times file photograph
Opinion | BY LIBERAL MP MAJID JOWHARI | October 3, 2018
Opinion | BY LIBERAL MP MAJID JOWHARI | October 3, 2018
Conservative MP John Brassard, left, and Liberals MPs Bill Blair and Michel Picard were all first elected in 2015. It’s tough for a rookie MP to learn the ropes of the new job while maintaining good health, writes Liberal MP Majid Jowhari. The Hill Times file photograph
Opinion | BY SENATE SPEAKER GEORGE FUREY | October 3, 2018
Liberal MP Raj Grewal checks his phone in the House of Commons foyer in October 2017. In the past, it may have been easier for Parliamentarians and staffers to separate their personal and work lives, but smartphones, social media, and the 24-hour news cycle have increased demands on their time, writes Senate Speaker George Furey. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY SENATE SPEAKER GEORGE FUREY | October 3, 2018
Opinion | BY SENATE SPEAKER GEORGE FUREY | October 3, 2018
Liberal MP Raj Grewal checks his phone in the House of Commons foyer in October 2017. In the past, it may have been easier for Parliamentarians and staffers to separate their personal and work lives, but smartphones, social media, and the 24-hour news cycle have increased demands on their time, writes Senate Speaker George Furey. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
MPs and staff can access psychological counselling, financial and legal assistance, addiction counselling, and more, through the House administration's Employee and Family Assistance Program, a confidential service available across the country, in person or online, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
MPs and staff can access psychological counselling, financial and legal assistance, addiction counselling, and more, through the House administration's Employee and Family Assistance Program, a confidential service available across the country, in person or online, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade