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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 BRITNEY DENNISON, JOHN OLIFFE | January 12, 2017
Canada's Minister of Health, Jane Philpott, has been emphasizing the need for more funding for mental health services and support. Erica Ngao photograph courtesy of the MaRS Discovery District
Opinion | BY BRITNEY DENNISON, JOHN OLIFFE | January 12, 2017
Opinion | BY BRITNEY DENNISON, JOHN OLIFFE | January 12, 2017
Canada's Minister of Health, Jane Philpott, has been emphasizing the need for more funding for mental health services and support. Erica Ngao photograph courtesy of the MaRS Discovery District
News | BY DENIS CALNAN | January 9, 2017
The department of Veterans Affairs Minister Kent Hehr, middle, says it has a number of projects underway to help veterans and their families with mental health problems. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
News | BY DENIS CALNAN | January 9, 2017
News | BY DENIS CALNAN | January 9, 2017
The department of Veterans Affairs Minister Kent Hehr, middle, says it has a number of projects underway to help veterans and their families with mental health problems. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
Canada's Minister of Health, Jane Philpott, has been an outspoken advocate of boosting investment into mental health services. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
Canada's Minister of Health, Jane Philpott, has been an outspoken advocate of boosting investment into mental health services. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
News | BY CHELSEA NASH | September 28, 2016
Mario Dion, chairperson of the IRB, has taken it upon himself to try to improve mental health among staff at the administrative tribunal. The Hill Times photograph by Chelsea Nash
News | BY CHELSEA NASH | September 28, 2016
News | BY CHELSEA NASH | September 28, 2016
Mario Dion, chairperson of the IRB, has taken it upon himself to try to improve mental health among staff at the administrative tribunal. The Hill Times photograph by Chelsea Nash
Opinion | September 19, 2016
Opinion | September 19, 2016
Opinion | September 19, 2016
Opinion | BY ART EGGLETON | June 17, 2016
Photograph courtesy of Pexels.
Opinion | BY ART EGGLETON | June 17, 2016
Opinion | BY ART EGGLETON | June 17, 2016
Photograph courtesy of Pexels.
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | June 15, 2016
When Liberal MP Seamus O'Regan, left, checked into a rehab in December, he received the full support from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at the time. Mr. O'Regan successfully completed his 40-day rehab in January. Former fisheries minister Hunter Tootoo resigned abruptly on May 31 to seek professional help to address addiction issues. The Hill Times photographs by Jake Wright
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | June 15, 2016
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | June 15, 2016
When Liberal MP Seamus O'Regan, left, checked into a rehab in December, he received the full support from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at the time. Mr. O'Regan successfully completed his 40-day rehab in January. Former fisheries minister Hunter Tootoo resigned abruptly on May 31 to seek professional help to address addiction issues. The Hill Times photographs by Jake Wright
FeatureBY DENIS CALNAN | May 9, 2016
Health Minister Jane Philpott is being called on to ensure more funding for community health care to, among other things, keep children from going to hospitals to deal with mental health issues. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
FeatureBY DENIS CALNAN | May 9, 2016
FeatureBY DENIS CALNAN | May 9, 2016
Health Minister Jane Philpott is being called on to ensure more funding for community health care to, among other things, keep children from going to hospitals to deal with mental health issues. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
Opinion | BY JACQUIE LAROCQUE | April 20, 2016
Opinion | BY JACQUIE LAROCQUE | April 20, 2016
Opinion | BY JACQUIE LAROCQUE | April 20, 2016
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | April 20, 2016
NDP MP Charlie Angus, pictured in this file photo, pushed for last week's emergency debate in the House of Commons on Attawapiskat. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | April 20, 2016
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | April 20, 2016
NDP MP Charlie Angus, pictured in this file photo, pushed for last week's emergency debate in the House of Commons on Attawapiskat. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
News | BY RACHEL AIELLO | March 7, 2016
Health Minister Jane Philpott says the new Health Accord will be a 'fundamental change.' The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
News | BY RACHEL AIELLO | March 7, 2016
News | BY RACHEL AIELLO | March 7, 2016
Health Minister Jane Philpott says the new Health Accord will be a 'fundamental change.' The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
Opinion | BY ART EGGLETON | March 1, 2016
Liberal Senator Art Eggleton looks over one of the 4,000 postcards being presented to the All-Party Anti-Poverty caucus by the Dignity for All campaign on Parliament Hill on May 6, 2015. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ART EGGLETON | March 1, 2016
Opinion | BY ART EGGLETON | March 1, 2016
Liberal Senator Art Eggleton looks over one of the 4,000 postcards being presented to the All-Party Anti-Poverty caucus by the Dignity for All campaign on Parliament Hill on May 6, 2015. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade