Let’s have a safe parliamentary space

It’s time the City of Ottawa and the feds worked together to establish a Parliamentary Precinct of which Canadians across the country can proud.
Our veterans’ struggle

Veterans have made the ultimate sacrifice, fighting for our liberty both here and abroad. Yet, they must fight again to receive support from our country.
Mind poor grammar in headlines: reader

Re: “Mo money, less problems,” (The Hill Times, Nov. 1). Please correct the poor grammar in the headline about problems. It may be a cute twist of words, but is atrocious grammar. I see this all the time on social media. I expect better from journalists. It should read: “Mo money, fewer problems.” K. Elaine Foulkes Sutton […]
The simple poppy: a reminder of the universality of sacrifice

Service is service, the blood of all heroes never dies, and our remembrance of all veterans should be equally enduring regardless of the nature of their wounds.
Conservatives are gullible, people are gullible: William Perry

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre—who is endeavouring to gain the support of People’s Party Leader Maxime Bernier’s base—chooses to push fear of massive transformation, turmoil, and chaos underway in our society. And fears about how those transformations will impact lives that are largely defined by self-interest, power, and money. Conservatives are gullible. People are gullible. The […]
The U.S. has made its choice. So must Canada

The world has changed, after Nov. 5, perhaps irrevocably. But there is plenty that Canada can do to inoculate itself from the chaos that is to come.
Canada’s must-do list, not a wish-list for veterans

Canadians cannot renege on the contract was understood when we joined the armed forces, that the government would care for and compensate us for our losses in a manner that allows us to live in dignity, fairness, and prosperity.
It’s time for our veterans’ programs and services to reflect a new generation of vets

Today’s veterans differ from previous generations, and to honour their service by providing the right supports to meet their needs as they age.
The coming ad war

If the Conservatives see their poll numbers dropping, they’ll quickly respond by increasing their own ad buys and intensifying their attacks on the Liberals.
Broken promises: veterans left waiting for adequate lifelong pensions

Veterans Affairs must adopt a ‘one veteran-one standard’ approach to improve legislation to address the financial and wellness requirements of the veterans’ community, particularly concerning pensions for life.