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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 MARION COOPER | October 6, 2025
AI holds enormous potential to strengthen mental health care, if it’s deployed thoughtfully, writes Marion Cooper, president and lead executive officer of the Canadian Mental Health Association. Photograph courtesy of cottonbro studio, Pexels.com
Opinion | BY MARION COOPER | October 6, 2025
Opinion | BY MARION COOPER | October 6, 2025
AI holds enormous potential to strengthen mental health care, if it’s deployed thoughtfully, writes Marion Cooper, president and lead executive officer of the Canadian Mental Health Association. Photograph courtesy of cottonbro studio, Pexels.com
Opinion | BY LINDSEY THOMSON | October 2, 2023
Now, more than ever, Canadians need quick and innovative solutions to reduce the financial burden felt by inflation, ensuring accessible and affordable mental health services, writes Lindsey Thomson, director of Public Affairs for the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association. Photograph by Michael Clesle, distributed under a CC BY-NC-SA 2.5 CA license
Opinion | BY LINDSEY THOMSON | October 2, 2023
Opinion | BY LINDSEY THOMSON | October 2, 2023
Now, more than ever, Canadians need quick and innovative solutions to reduce the financial burden felt by inflation, ensuring accessible and affordable mental health services, writes Lindsey Thomson, director of Public Affairs for the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association. Photograph by Michael Clesle, distributed under a CC BY-NC-SA 2.5 CA license
Opinion | BY MARGARET EATON | October 2, 2023
On Sept. 8, Minister of Mental Health Ya'ara Saks announced a call for proposals to access $8-million in federal funding to address gaps in equity, diversity and inclusion within Canada's distress line sector, as a complement to the 9-8-8: Suicide Crisis Helpline that will launch in Canada on Nov. 30, 2023. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY MARGARET EATON | October 2, 2023
Opinion | BY MARGARET EATON | October 2, 2023
On Sept. 8, Minister of Mental Health Ya'ara Saks announced a call for proposals to access $8-million in federal funding to address gaps in equity, diversity and inclusion within Canada's distress line sector, as a complement to the 9-8-8: Suicide Crisis Helpline that will launch in Canada on Nov. 30, 2023. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made an election campaign promise in 2021 to launch a Canada Mental Health Transfer that would have sent a total of $4.5-billion to provinces and territories over five years. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made an election campaign promise in 2021 to launch a Canada Mental Health Transfer that would have sent a total of $4.5-billion to provinces and territories over five years. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY MICHEL RODRIGUE | October 2, 2023
Ya’ara Saks was sworn in as addictions and mental health minister in a July cabinet shuffle. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY MICHEL RODRIGUE | October 2, 2023
Opinion | BY MICHEL RODRIGUE | October 2, 2023
Ya’ara Saks was sworn in as addictions and mental health minister in a July cabinet shuffle. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY MIKE LAPOINTE | August 28, 2023
First elected in York Centre, Ont., in 2020, Ya’ara Saks previously served as parliamentary secretary to the families minister before her appointment as addictions and mental health minister in July's cabinet shuffle. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY MIKE LAPOINTE | August 28, 2023
News | BY MIKE LAPOINTE | August 28, 2023
First elected in York Centre, Ont., in 2020, Ya’ara Saks previously served as parliamentary secretary to the families minister before her appointment as addictions and mental health minister in July's cabinet shuffle. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | August 2, 2023
The newly appointed minister of health, Mark Holland, and the new minister of justice, Arif Virani, now take over responsibility for handling the MAID file for the federal government. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Opinion | August 2, 2023
Opinion | August 2, 2023
The newly appointed minister of health, Mark Holland, and the new minister of justice, Arif Virani, now take over responsibility for handling the MAID file for the federal government. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
News | BY IAN CAMPBELL | July 5, 2023
On June 13, Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos, left, and Justice Minister David Lametti issued an official response on behalf of the government to the final report of the Special Joint Committee on MAID. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
News | BY IAN CAMPBELL | July 5, 2023
News | BY IAN CAMPBELL | July 5, 2023
On June 13, Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos, left, and Justice Minister David Lametti issued an official response on behalf of the government to the final report of the Special Joint Committee on MAID. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
News | BY STUART BENSON | June 21, 2023
Mental Health and Addictions Minister Carolyn Bennett appeared before the Senate Social Affairs Committee on Sept. 29, 2022, during its study of the Federal Framework on Suicide Prevention. The committee's June 8 report says the framework has failed to prioritize evidence-based interventions and the most at-risk Canadians. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY STUART BENSON | June 21, 2023
News | BY STUART BENSON | June 21, 2023
Mental Health and Addictions Minister Carolyn Bennett appeared before the Senate Social Affairs Committee on Sept. 29, 2022, during its study of the Federal Framework on Suicide Prevention. The committee's June 8 report says the framework has failed to prioritize evidence-based interventions and the most at-risk Canadians. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY PETER J. BAYLIS | May 3, 2023
Mental Health and Addictions Minister Carolyn Bennett. As we integrate the use of AI into the provision of mental health care, political will and collaboration are required to create a regulatory framework with meaningful oversight to ensure its safe and inclusive use, writes Peter J. Baylis. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY PETER J. BAYLIS | May 3, 2023
Opinion | BY PETER J. BAYLIS | May 3, 2023
Mental Health and Addictions Minister Carolyn Bennett. As we integrate the use of AI into the provision of mental health care, political will and collaboration are required to create a regulatory framework with meaningful oversight to ensure its safe and inclusive use, writes Peter J. Baylis. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY HANNAH BAILLIE | April 28, 2023
The federal government and Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos have made health care a priority by investing almost $200-billion over 10 years on a variety of new initiatives, but more action is needed on children’s health, writes Hannah Baillie. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY HANNAH BAILLIE | April 28, 2023
Opinion | BY HANNAH BAILLIE | April 28, 2023
The federal government and Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos have made health care a priority by investing almost $200-billion over 10 years on a variety of new initiatives, but more action is needed on children’s health, writes Hannah Baillie. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY MARGARET EATON | April 24, 2023
Minister of Mental Health and Addictions Carolyn Bennett, pictured Nov. 1, 2022, heading to a cabinet meeting in the West Block. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY MARGARET EATON | April 24, 2023
Opinion | BY MARGARET EATON | April 24, 2023
Minister of Mental Health and Addictions Carolyn Bennett, pictured Nov. 1, 2022, heading to a cabinet meeting in the West Block. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | March 27, 2023
Ontario Premier Doug Ford at the first ministers' meeting in Ottawa on Feb. 7, 2023. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | March 27, 2023
Opinion | March 27, 2023
Ontario Premier Doug Ford at the first ministers' meeting in Ottawa on Feb. 7, 2023. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade