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Canadian soldiers, pictured in March 2014 in Ottawa after returning home from Afghanistan. Veterans and advocates are raising issues with the private administration of rehabilitation services due to what they say are lingering delays, arbitrary decisions, and a cumbersome process. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
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
Opinion | BY JEREMY DIAMOND | November 10, 2025
A pair of veterans lays a wreath during the Nov. 11, 2024, ceremony in Ottawa at the National War Memorial. Remembrance must be meaningful as well as educational and should not be confined to Nov. 11—it can exist year-round, online and on demand, writes Jeremy Diamond. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY JEREMY DIAMOND | November 10, 2025
Opinion | BY JEREMY DIAMOND | November 10, 2025
A pair of veterans lays a wreath during the Nov. 11, 2024, ceremony in Ottawa at the National War Memorial. Remembrance must be meaningful as well as educational and should not be confined to Nov. 11—it can exist year-round, online and on demand, writes Jeremy Diamond. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Veterans raise the Royal Canadian Legion’s poppy flag on Parliament Hill on Oct. 31. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Feature | BY ANDREW MEADE | October 31, 2025
Veterans raise the Royal Canadian Legion’s poppy flag on Parliament Hill on Oct. 31. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 26, 2025
New Veterans Affairs and Associate Defence Minister Jill McKnight, centre, at Rideau Hall for her cabinet swearing in on May 13 alongside Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, and Governor General Mary Simon. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 26, 2025
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 26, 2025
New Veterans Affairs and Associate Defence Minister Jill McKnight, centre, at Rideau Hall for her cabinet swearing in on May 13 alongside Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, and Governor General Mary Simon. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Opinion | BY FARDOUS HOSSEINY | August 25, 2025
Canada’s leadership in peace and security is defined not only by the missions undertaken, but also by the compassion and commitment shown to those who return from service, writes Fardous Hosseiny. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY FARDOUS HOSSEINY | August 25, 2025
Opinion | BY FARDOUS HOSSEINY | August 25, 2025
Canada’s leadership in peace and security is defined not only by the missions undertaken, but also by the compassion and commitment shown to those who return from service, writes Fardous Hosseiny. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY SEAN BRUYEA | March 19, 2018
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured recently on Parliament Hill. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY SEAN BRUYEA | March 19, 2018
Opinion | BY SEAN BRUYEA | March 19, 2018
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured recently on Parliament Hill. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY BRIAN N. FORBES | March 12, 2018
Veterans Affairs Minister Seamus O'Regan, pictured with Liberal MP Sherry Romanado. It is totally unacceptable that we continue to have veterans’ legislation in Canada which provides a significantly higher level of compensation to a veteran who was injured prior to 2006 (date of enactment of the New Veterans Charter) when compared to a veteran who was injured post-2006, writes Brian N. Forbes. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY BRIAN N. FORBES | March 12, 2018
Opinion | BY BRIAN N. FORBES | March 12, 2018
Veterans Affairs Minister Seamus O'Regan, pictured with Liberal MP Sherry Romanado. It is totally unacceptable that we continue to have veterans’ legislation in Canada which provides a significantly higher level of compensation to a veteran who was injured prior to 2006 (date of enactment of the New Veterans Charter) when compared to a veteran who was injured post-2006, writes Brian N. Forbes. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY SEAN BRUYEA | February 12, 2018
Veterans Affairs Minister Seamus O'Regan, pictured recently in Ottawa. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY SEAN BRUYEA | February 12, 2018
Opinion | BY SEAN BRUYEA | February 12, 2018
Veterans Affairs Minister Seamus O'Regan, pictured recently in Ottawa. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | February 12, 2018
Opinion | February 12, 2018
Opinion | February 12, 2018
Opinion | BY GARY WALBOURNE | February 12, 2018
Opinion | BY GARY WALBOURNE | February 12, 2018
Opinion | BY GARY WALBOURNE | February 12, 2018
News | BY JOLSON LIM | February 5, 2018
The last Canadians involved in the NATO training mission in Afghanistan (CCTM-A) board an American Chinook helicopter on March 12, 2014. Cplc Patrick Blanchard, Canadian Forces Combat Camera
News | BY JOLSON LIM | February 5, 2018
News | BY JOLSON LIM | February 5, 2018
The last Canadians involved in the NATO training mission in Afghanistan (CCTM-A) board an American Chinook helicopter on March 12, 2014. Cplc Patrick Blanchard, Canadian Forces Combat Camera
Opinion | January 29, 2018
The National Council of Veteran Associations and the War Amps of Canada contend that Veterans Affairs Minister Seamus O'Regan's announcement regarding the long-awaited 'lifelong pension' has failed to live up to the Liberal government's election commitment. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | January 29, 2018
Opinion | January 29, 2018
The National Council of Veteran Associations and the War Amps of Canada contend that Veterans Affairs Minister Seamus O'Regan's announcement regarding the long-awaited 'lifelong pension' has failed to live up to the Liberal government's election commitment. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | January 17, 2018
Opinion | January 17, 2018
Opinion | January 17, 2018
Opinion | BY LOUIS CUPPENS | December 20, 2017
Statements regarding life-long pensions for injured veterans by Veterans Affairs Minister Seamus O’Regan, and proclamations of support don’t hold water without legislation, writes retired Lt.-Gen. Louis Cuppens. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Opinion | BY LOUIS CUPPENS | December 20, 2017
Opinion | BY LOUIS CUPPENS | December 20, 2017
Statements regarding life-long pensions for injured veterans by Veterans Affairs Minister Seamus O’Regan, and proclamations of support don’t hold water without legislation, writes retired Lt.-Gen. Louis Cuppens. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Opinion | BY KEVIN FORD | December 18, 2017
Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan and Public Services and Procurement Minister Carla Qualtrough, pictured recently at the National Press Theatre in Ottawa. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY KEVIN FORD | December 18, 2017
Opinion | BY KEVIN FORD | December 18, 2017
Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan and Public Services and Procurement Minister Carla Qualtrough, pictured recently at the National Press Theatre in Ottawa. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | December 13, 2017
Veterans Affairs, led by Minister Seamus O'Regan, filed 54 per cent of its performance targets as requiring attention, according to its latest departmental performance report. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | December 13, 2017
News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | December 13, 2017
Veterans Affairs, led by Minister Seamus O'Regan, filed 54 per cent of its performance targets as requiring attention, according to its latest departmental performance report. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | November 15, 2017
Left, Andrew Caddell’s great-uncle, Garnet LeMesurier, in Quebec City before shipping out to England in October 1914. Right, Andrew Caddell’s father, Philip Caddell, a former captain in the Royal Canadian Artillery, and Andrew Caddell’s son James, a master corporal in the 2nd Intelligence Platoon, at Remembrance Day in 2002 in Ottawa. Photographs courtesy of Andrew Caddell
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | November 15, 2017
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | November 15, 2017
Left, Andrew Caddell’s great-uncle, Garnet LeMesurier, in Quebec City before shipping out to England in October 1914. Right, Andrew Caddell’s father, Philip Caddell, a former captain in the Royal Canadian Artillery, and Andrew Caddell’s son James, a master corporal in the 2nd Intelligence Platoon, at Remembrance Day in 2002 in Ottawa. Photographs courtesy of Andrew Caddell