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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 DAVE GALLSON | February 6, 2023
There needs to be more coordination between primary health-care systems and community mental health organizations in all of our regions, writes Dave Gallson, the national executive director of the Mood Disorders Society of Canada. Photograph courtesy of Pixabay
Opinion | BY DAVE GALLSON | February 6, 2023
Opinion | BY DAVE GALLSON | February 6, 2023
There needs to be more coordination between primary health-care systems and community mental health organizations in all of our regions, writes Dave Gallson, the national executive director of the Mood Disorders Society of Canada. Photograph courtesy of Pixabay
Opinion | BY ANGELA GRIER | February 6, 2023
The Canadian Certified Counsellors is a professional designation offered by Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association for counsellors and psychotherapists to practice across the country, regardless of a lack of regulation of the profession in a province, writes Angela Grier, a registered provisional psychologist in Alberta. Photograph courtesy of Pixabay
Opinion | BY ANGELA GRIER | February 6, 2023
Opinion | BY ANGELA GRIER | February 6, 2023
The Canadian Certified Counsellors is a professional designation offered by Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association for counsellors and psychotherapists to practice across the country, regardless of a lack of regulation of the profession in a province, writes Angela Grier, a registered provisional psychologist in Alberta. Photograph courtesy of Pixabay
Opinion | BY SENATOR PATRICK BRAZEAU | February 6, 2023
The time has come to stop kowtowing to the alcohol industry and require honest labels on bottles, writes Senator Patrick Brazeau. Photograph courtesy of Pixabay
Opinion | BY SENATOR PATRICK BRAZEAU | February 6, 2023
Opinion | BY SENATOR PATRICK BRAZEAU | February 6, 2023
The time has come to stop kowtowing to the alcohol industry and require honest labels on bottles, writes Senator Patrick Brazeau. Photograph courtesy of Pixabay
News | BY IAN CAMPBELL | January 8, 2023
On Dec. 15, Justice Minister David Lametti announced the federal government will seek an extension on the pending expansion of MAID laws set to happen in March 2023. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY IAN CAMPBELL | January 8, 2023
News | BY IAN CAMPBELL | January 8, 2023
On Dec. 15, Justice Minister David Lametti announced the federal government will seek an extension on the pending expansion of MAID laws set to happen in March 2023. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY IAN CAMPBELL | December 12, 2022
Veterans Affairs Minister Lawrence MacAulay answered questions at a Dec. 5 committee about reports of one case worker in his department discussing MAID with veterans. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY IAN CAMPBELL | December 12, 2022
News | BY IAN CAMPBELL | December 12, 2022
Veterans Affairs Minister Lawrence MacAulay answered questions at a Dec. 5 committee about reports of one case worker in his department discussing MAID with veterans. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY IAN CAMPBELL | November 23, 2022
Independent Senator Chantal Petitclerc, left, says she is watching the work of the Special Joint Committee on Medical Assistance in Dying. Conservative Senator Yonah Martin, centre, and NDP MP Alistair MacGregor, right, are members of the committee which wraps up witness testimony this week. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade, Samantha Wright Allen, and Aidan Chamandy
News | BY IAN CAMPBELL | November 23, 2022
News | BY IAN CAMPBELL | November 23, 2022
Independent Senator Chantal Petitclerc, left, says she is watching the work of the Special Joint Committee on Medical Assistance in Dying. Conservative Senator Yonah Martin, centre, and NDP MP Alistair MacGregor, right, are members of the committee which wraps up witness testimony this week. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade, Samantha Wright Allen, and Aidan Chamandy
Opinion | BY MONNICA WILLIAMS | October 3, 2022
In 2022, the Angus Reid Institute and University of Ottawa nationwide survey found the mental health needs of Canadians to be even more dire than we had imagined, writes Monnica Williams. Photograph courtesy of Pexels/Daniel Reche
Opinion | BY MONNICA WILLIAMS | October 3, 2022
Opinion | BY MONNICA WILLIAMS | October 3, 2022
In 2022, the Angus Reid Institute and University of Ottawa nationwide survey found the mental health needs of Canadians to be even more dire than we had imagined, writes Monnica Williams. Photograph courtesy of Pexels/Daniel Reche
Opinion | BY PAUL-ÉMILE CLOUTIER | October 3, 2022
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland, pictured. The Liberal government has recognized the importance of the issue. In its platform for the 2021 election, they committed to establishing permanent, ongoing funding for mental health services under the Canada Mental Health Transfer, with an initial investment of $4.5-billion over five years. It is vital that this money be included in the federal government's 2023 budget. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY PAUL-ÉMILE CLOUTIER | October 3, 2022
Opinion | BY PAUL-ÉMILE CLOUTIER | October 3, 2022
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland, pictured. The Liberal government has recognized the importance of the issue. In its platform for the 2021 election, they committed to establishing permanent, ongoing funding for mental health services under the Canada Mental Health Transfer, with an initial investment of $4.5-billion over five years. It is vital that this money be included in the federal government's 2023 budget. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY MELANIE BADALI | October 3, 2022
Carolyn Bennett
Mental Health and Addictions Minister Carolyn Bennett, pictured on on Oct. 26, 2021, after being sworn in to the cabinet post. With more demand for mental health care services than resources available, we have to be clear about our strategic priorities, writes Melanie Badali. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY MELANIE BADALI | October 3, 2022
Opinion | BY MELANIE BADALI | October 3, 2022
Carolyn Bennett
Mental Health and Addictions Minister Carolyn Bennett, pictured on on Oct. 26, 2021, after being sworn in to the cabinet post. With more demand for mental health care services than resources available, we have to be clear about our strategic priorities, writes Melanie Badali. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY MARY BARTRAM AND KATHLEEN LESLIE | September 29, 2022
The impacts of the global pandemic on the mental health and substance use of the Canadian population are proving to be complex—and persistent, write Mary Bartram and Kathleen Leslie. Image courtesy of Pixabay
Opinion | BY MARY BARTRAM AND KATHLEEN LESLIE | September 29, 2022
Opinion | BY MARY BARTRAM AND KATHLEEN LESLIE | September 29, 2022
The impacts of the global pandemic on the mental health and substance use of the Canadian population are proving to be complex—and persistent, write Mary Bartram and Kathleen Leslie. Image courtesy of Pixabay
News | BY STUART BENSON | August 22, 2022
Trudo Lemmens, a University of Toronto Scholl Chair in Health Law and Policy, has testified before Parliament's special joint committee on medical assistance in dying and says he's concerned by the 'hostile' attitude he and his other colleagues have experienced while providing testimony critical of the current legislation and the planned expansion to Canadians solely diagnosed with a mental illness next year. Screenshot courtesy of ParlVu
News | BY STUART BENSON | August 22, 2022
News | BY STUART BENSON | August 22, 2022
Trudo Lemmens, a University of Toronto Scholl Chair in Health Law and Policy, has testified before Parliament's special joint committee on medical assistance in dying and says he's concerned by the 'hostile' attitude he and his other colleagues have experienced while providing testimony critical of the current legislation and the planned expansion to Canadians solely diagnosed with a mental illness next year. Screenshot courtesy of ParlVu
Opinion | BY LEIF GREGERSEN | August 22, 2022
From the ashes of cigarettes, new housing? Leif Gregersen suggests re-directing government revenue from tobacco taxes into providing housing, particularly for those with schizophrenia. Photograph courtesy of Pexels
Opinion | BY LEIF GREGERSEN | August 22, 2022
Opinion | BY LEIF GREGERSEN | August 22, 2022
From the ashes of cigarettes, new housing? Leif Gregersen suggests re-directing government revenue from tobacco taxes into providing housing, particularly for those with schizophrenia. Photograph courtesy of Pexels