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Canadian soldiers, pictured in 2014, returning home to Ottawa from the war in Afghanistan. They were greeted by then Governor General David Johnston, then-prime minister Stephen Harper, Laureen Harper, then-defence minister Rob Nicholson, and then-chief of defence staff Tom Lawson. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
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 ALYSON MAHAR | May 13, 2025
Volunteering is about giving back to the community, which strongly aligns to the sense of duty and service that military members develop during their careers, writes Alyson Mahar. Pexels photograph by Kampus Production
Opinion | BY ALYSON MAHAR | May 13, 2025
Opinion | BY ALYSON MAHAR | May 13, 2025
Volunteering is about giving back to the community, which strongly aligns to the sense of duty and service that military members develop during their careers, writes Alyson Mahar. Pexels photograph by Kampus Production
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | January 12, 2025
On Jan. 6, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, prorogued Parliament until March 24 and announced his plans to give up the Liberal leadership and resign as prime minister. NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh said at a news conference that same day he intends to vote to bring down the government at the next throne speech. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | January 12, 2025
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | January 12, 2025
On Jan. 6, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, prorogued Parliament until March 24 and announced his plans to give up the Liberal leadership and resign as prime minister. NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh said at a news conference that same day he intends to vote to bring down the government at the next throne speech. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY GEORGE ZIMMERMAN | November 14, 2016
Despite the snail-like pace of change, there is evidence from a number of diverse, interested, and influential quarters that suggest Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured at last year's Remembrance Day ceremony in Ottawa, is making good, albeit only gradually, on his campaign promises to veterans. Guided by a public mandate letter, Veterans Affairs Minister Kent Hehr claims he has addressed four of the 15 objectives required by the prime minister. The Hill Times photographs by Jake Wright
Opinion | BY GEORGE ZIMMERMAN | November 14, 2016
Opinion | BY GEORGE ZIMMERMAN | November 14, 2016
Despite the snail-like pace of change, there is evidence from a number of diverse, interested, and influential quarters that suggest Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured at last year's Remembrance Day ceremony in Ottawa, is making good, albeit only gradually, on his campaign promises to veterans. Guided by a public mandate letter, Veterans Affairs Minister Kent Hehr claims he has addressed four of the 15 objectives required by the prime minister. The Hill Times photographs by Jake Wright
Opinion | BY DEREK NIGHBOR | November 11, 2016
A war-time poster advertising the role played by Canadians in the forestry industry. Photograph courtesy of The Forest Products Association of Canada
Opinion | BY DEREK NIGHBOR | November 11, 2016
Opinion | BY DEREK NIGHBOR | November 11, 2016
A war-time poster advertising the role played by Canadians in the forestry industry. Photograph courtesy of The Forest Products Association of Canada
News | BY ALLY FOSTER | November 11, 2016
The 2015 Remembrance Day ceremony in Ottawa. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
News | BY ALLY FOSTER | November 11, 2016
News | BY ALLY FOSTER | November 11, 2016
The 2015 Remembrance Day ceremony in Ottawa. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
Opinion | BY SEAN BRUYEA | November 7, 2016
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Sophie Grégoire Trudeau, pictured Nov. 11, 2015, at the National War Memorial in Ottawa. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
Opinion | BY SEAN BRUYEA | November 7, 2016
Opinion | BY SEAN BRUYEA | November 7, 2016
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Sophie Grégoire Trudeau, pictured Nov. 11, 2015, at the National War Memorial in Ottawa. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
Opinion | November 7, 2016
Veterans Affairs Minister Kent Hehr, pictured at last year's Remembrance Day ceremony in Ottawa. Though it is easy to criticize, not all change is possible in the short term. On the veterans file, at least, there has been a shift in the right direction, and the voices of broad stakeholders are finally being heard, which is in line with honouring the obligation owed to our vets, write Joshua Juneau and Jerry Kovacs. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
Opinion | November 7, 2016
Opinion | November 7, 2016
Veterans Affairs Minister Kent Hehr, pictured at last year's Remembrance Day ceremony in Ottawa. Though it is easy to criticize, not all change is possible in the short term. On the veterans file, at least, there has been a shift in the right direction, and the voices of broad stakeholders are finally being heard, which is in line with honouring the obligation owed to our vets, write Joshua Juneau and Jerry Kovacs. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
Team Rubicon deployed more than 80 members to help with the relief efforts in Fort McMurray after fire tore through the city last spring. They worked with residents to sift through hazardous debris to find items of personal value. Photograph courtesy of Team Rubicon
Team Rubicon deployed more than 80 members to help with the relief efforts in Fort McMurray after fire tore through the city last spring. They worked with residents to sift through hazardous debris to find items of personal value. Photograph courtesy of Team Rubicon
Opinion | BY SEAN BRUYEA | October 31, 2016
Justing Trudeau and the Liberals may well pay the price for Kent Hehr’s lackadaisical approach to leadership in Veterans Affairs, write Sean Bruyea. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
Opinion | BY SEAN BRUYEA | October 31, 2016
Opinion | BY SEAN BRUYEA | October 31, 2016
Justing Trudeau and the Liberals may well pay the price for Kent Hehr’s lackadaisical approach to leadership in Veterans Affairs, write Sean Bruyea. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
Opinion | BY SEAN BRUYEA | October 3, 2016
Veterans will be unlikely to question Walt Natynczyk’s inaction and excuses for not moving on policy issues universally agreed-upon more than a decade before, writes Sean Bruyea. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
Opinion | BY SEAN BRUYEA | October 3, 2016
Opinion | BY SEAN BRUYEA | October 3, 2016
Veterans will be unlikely to question Walt Natynczyk’s inaction and excuses for not moving on policy issues universally agreed-upon more than a decade before, writes Sean Bruyea. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
Opinion | BY SEAN BRUYEA | September 19, 2016
Members of Canada’s Princess Patricia Canadian Light Infantry, pictured training in Drawsko Pomorskie Training Area on Sept. 8, 2016. Veterans’ advocate Sean Bruyea says that, ‘covertly inserted’ in new regulations from the Liberal government ‘is a most regressive measure that will diminish the compensation of injured veterans for decades to come.’ Photograph courtesy of DND/Combat Camera
Opinion | BY SEAN BRUYEA | September 19, 2016
Opinion | BY SEAN BRUYEA | September 19, 2016
Members of Canada’s Princess Patricia Canadian Light Infantry, pictured training in Drawsko Pomorskie Training Area on Sept. 8, 2016. Veterans’ advocate Sean Bruyea says that, ‘covertly inserted’ in new regulations from the Liberal government ‘is a most regressive measure that will diminish the compensation of injured veterans for decades to come.’ Photograph courtesy of DND/Combat Camera
News | BY ALLY FOSTER | August 31, 2016
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, his wife Sophie, and their daughter Ella-Grace depart for China. Photograph courtesy of the PMO by Adam Scotti
News | BY ALLY FOSTER | August 31, 2016
News | BY ALLY FOSTER | August 31, 2016
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, his wife Sophie, and their daughter Ella-Grace depart for China. Photograph courtesy of the PMO by Adam Scotti
Newfoundland soldiers in St. John's Road support trench, July 1, 1916. This picture was taken before the start of the attack on Beaumont Hamel, July 1, 1916. Photograph courtesy of The Rooms Provincial Archives Division (NA 3105), St. John's, Nfld.
Newfoundland soldiers in St. John's Road support trench, July 1, 1916. This picture was taken before the start of the attack on Beaumont Hamel, July 1, 1916. Photograph courtesy of The Rooms Provincial Archives Division (NA 3105), St. John's, Nfld.
News | BY ALLY FOSTER | August 11, 2016
The Hill Times Photograph by Jake Wright
News | BY ALLY FOSTER | August 11, 2016
News | BY ALLY FOSTER | August 11, 2016
The Hill Times Photograph by Jake Wright