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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 | May 29, 2017
Canada's Chief of Defence Staff Jonathan Vance, pictured in Ottawa. Sean Bruyea, vice-president of Canadians for Accountability, says the federal government should be investing more money into the 32 Military Family Resource Centres. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
Opinion | BY SEAN BRUYEA | May 29, 2017
Opinion | BY SEAN BRUYEA | May 29, 2017
Canada's Chief of Defence Staff Jonathan Vance, pictured in Ottawa. Sean Bruyea, vice-president of Canadians for Accountability, says the federal government should be investing more money into the 32 Military Family Resource Centres. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
Opinion | April 10, 2017
Opinion | April 10, 2017
Opinion | April 10, 2017
Opinion | BY SEAN BRUYEA | April 10, 2017
We need more than exclusionary piecemeal impulses and Band-Aid fixes for our veterans, such as what has so far been offered by the current Liberal government, writes Sean Bruyea. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
Opinion | BY SEAN BRUYEA | April 10, 2017
Opinion | BY SEAN BRUYEA | April 10, 2017
We need more than exclusionary piecemeal impulses and Band-Aid fixes for our veterans, such as what has so far been offered by the current Liberal government, writes Sean Bruyea. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
Veterans Ombudsman Guy Parent is calling for better coordination in helping veterans adjust to civilian life. The Hill Times photograph by Jessica Bruno
Veterans Ombudsman Guy Parent is calling for better coordination in helping veterans adjust to civilian life. The Hill Times photograph by Jessica Bruno
Opinion | March 13, 2017
Opinion | March 13, 2017
Opinion | March 13, 2017
Opinion | February 20, 2017
Veterans have earned Canadians’ respect and gratitude for their service—including putting their lives on the line for Canada—and deserve the best care and support that we can give. We will be watching to see if the 2017 budget ensures better results for veterans and their families, writes Guy Parent. Photograph courtesy of Corporal Bryan Carter, 4 Wing Imaging
Opinion | February 20, 2017
Opinion | February 20, 2017
Veterans have earned Canadians’ respect and gratitude for their service—including putting their lives on the line for Canada—and deserve the best care and support that we can give. We will be watching to see if the 2017 budget ensures better results for veterans and their families, writes Guy Parent. Photograph courtesy of Corporal Bryan Carter, 4 Wing Imaging
Opinion | January 11, 2017
Opinion | January 11, 2017
Opinion | January 11, 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
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
News | BY MARCO VIGLIOTTI | January 9, 2017
The Veterans Matters app, developed by Veterans Affairs, cost nearly $176,000 to produce, but was only downloaded 1,574 times, working out to $112 per download, according to figures released by the Canadian Taxpayers Federation. Screengrab photograph
News | BY MARCO VIGLIOTTI | January 9, 2017
News | BY MARCO VIGLIOTTI | January 9, 2017
The Veterans Matters app, developed by Veterans Affairs, cost nearly $176,000 to produce, but was only downloaded 1,574 times, working out to $112 per download, according to figures released by the Canadian Taxpayers Federation. Screengrab photograph
Opinion | BY JOSHUA JUNEAU | December 12, 2016
Veterans Affairs Minister Kent Hehr has repackaged the issues facing veterans into more manageable parts by establishing six ministerial committees to advise him on specific policy concerns, writes Joshua Juneau. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
Opinion | BY JOSHUA JUNEAU | December 12, 2016
Opinion | BY JOSHUA JUNEAU | December 12, 2016
Veterans Affairs Minister Kent Hehr has repackaged the issues facing veterans into more manageable parts by establishing six ministerial committees to advise him on specific policy concerns, writes Joshua Juneau. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
News | BY ALLY FOSTER | December 1, 2016
Democratic Institutions Minister Maryam Monsef, the minister responsible for electoral reform, has said she will give the committee's report careful consideration. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
News | BY ALLY FOSTER | December 1, 2016
News | BY ALLY FOSTER | December 1, 2016
Democratic Institutions Minister Maryam Monsef, the minister responsible for electoral reform, has said she will give the committee's report careful consideration. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | November 30, 2016
Members of the Canadian Armed Forces during an exercise in Kabul, Afghanistan in 2013. Many veterans still bear psychological wounds from their service in Afghanistan, something the Liberal government should keep in mind as it decides which peacekeeping mission it will assign Canadian soldiers to, writes Scott Taylor. Photograph by Sgt. James Funk courtesy of National Defence
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | November 30, 2016
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | November 30, 2016
Members of the Canadian Armed Forces during an exercise in Kabul, Afghanistan in 2013. Many veterans still bear psychological wounds from their service in Afghanistan, something the Liberal government should keep in mind as it decides which peacekeeping mission it will assign Canadian soldiers to, writes Scott Taylor. Photograph by Sgt. James Funk courtesy of National Defence