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The Remembrance Day ceremony at the National War Memorial on Nov. 11, 2025. 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
News | BY SOPHALL DUCH | November 28, 2024
Bill Blair
Defence Minister Bill Blair says 'Treasury Board has made a decision to exempt the Department of National Defence and the CAF from any other reductions that are currently being contemplated' as feds seek to find $15-billion in savings. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY SOPHALL DUCH | November 28, 2024
News | BY SOPHALL DUCH | November 28, 2024
Bill Blair
Defence Minister Bill Blair says 'Treasury Board has made a decision to exempt the Department of National Defence and the CAF from any other reductions that are currently being contemplated' as feds seek to find $15-billion in savings. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY SOPHALL DUCH | November 25, 2024
The filibuster has put the approval of estimates, which includes $21.6-billion in proposed government spending, at risk. Clockwise (L-R): Government House Leader Karina Gould, Treasury Board President Anita Anand, Defence Minister Bill Blair, NDP MP Don Davies, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, and Conservative House Leader Andrew Scheer. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
News | BY SOPHALL DUCH | November 25, 2024
News | BY SOPHALL DUCH | November 25, 2024
The filibuster has put the approval of estimates, which includes $21.6-billion in proposed government spending, at risk. Clockwise (L-R): Government House Leader Karina Gould, Treasury Board President Anita Anand, Defence Minister Bill Blair, NDP MP Don Davies, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, and Conservative House Leader Andrew Scheer. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | September 4, 2024
Liberal MP Francis Scarpaleggia, left, Robert Peck, and Peter MacArthur are working to secure Veterans Affairs Canada responsibility for the National Field of Honour. Photograph courtesy of Robert Peck
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | September 4, 2024
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | September 4, 2024
Liberal MP Francis Scarpaleggia, left, Robert Peck, and Peter MacArthur are working to secure Veterans Affairs Canada responsibility for the National Field of Honour. Photograph courtesy of Robert Peck
News | BY SOPHALL DUCH | August 26, 2024
Public Services Minister Jean-Yves Duclos. Donald Savoie has recommended 'an open process that involves and interests Canadians into the public service.' The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
News | BY SOPHALL DUCH | August 26, 2024
News | BY SOPHALL DUCH | August 26, 2024
Public Services Minister Jean-Yves Duclos. Donald Savoie has recommended 'an open process that involves and interests Canadians into the public service.' The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Opinion | BY FARDOUS HOSSEINY, BRIAN MCKENNA | July 15, 2024
Bill Blair
Liberal MP Marie-France Lalonde, left, Defence Minister Bill Blair, and Veterans Affairs Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor speak to reporters in the West Block on Dec. 5, 2023. Baseline awareness and understanding of the needs of language and cultural advisers are crucial for meaningful action, write Fardous Hosseiny and Brian McKenna. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY FARDOUS HOSSEINY, BRIAN MCKENNA | July 15, 2024
Opinion | BY FARDOUS HOSSEINY, BRIAN MCKENNA | July 15, 2024
Bill Blair
Liberal MP Marie-France Lalonde, left, Defence Minister Bill Blair, and Veterans Affairs Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor speak to reporters in the West Block on Dec. 5, 2023. Baseline awareness and understanding of the needs of language and cultural advisers are crucial for meaningful action, write Fardous Hosseiny and Brian McKenna. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 9, 2024
Veterans Affairs Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor has scooped up a new director of parliamentary affairs from within the trade minister's office. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 9, 2024
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 9, 2024
Veterans Affairs Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor has scooped up a new director of parliamentary affairs from within the trade minister's office. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | May 29, 2024
A Newfoundland Regiment soldier who died in France in 1916 was returned to his home province on May 25, the first time a sub-national government has ever brought an unknown soldier home. Screenshot courtesy of CBC News
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | May 29, 2024
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | May 29, 2024
A Newfoundland Regiment soldier who died in France in 1916 was returned to his home province on May 25, the first time a sub-national government has ever brought an unknown soldier home. Screenshot courtesy of CBC News
Opinion | BY GREGORY LICK | March 25, 2024
Defence Minister Bill Blair, pictured on the Hill. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY GREGORY LICK | March 25, 2024
Opinion | BY GREGORY LICK | March 25, 2024
Defence Minister Bill Blair, pictured on the Hill. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Veterans Affairs Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor. Family members are often the first point of contact when a loved one is struggling, and play an important role in suicide prevention, write Fardous Hosseiny and Laryssa Lamrockis. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Veterans Affairs Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor. Family members are often the first point of contact when a loved one is struggling, and play an important role in suicide prevention, write Fardous Hosseiny and Laryssa Lamrockis. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
The mental injuries some soldiers receive are in a class by themselves, and shed light on why it is so difficult to get successful results from conventional treatment, write Senators David Richards and Pierre-Hugues Boisvenu. Unsplash photograph by Priscilla Du Preez
The mental injuries some soldiers receive are in a class by themselves, and shed light on why it is so difficult to get successful results from conventional treatment, write Senators David Richards and Pierre-Hugues Boisvenu. Unsplash photograph by Priscilla Du Preez
Opinion | BY BEN LIGHTBURN | November 22, 2023
Mark Holland
Health Minister Mark Holland speaks to reporters in Ottawa on June 21. Advancements in clinical trials clearly demonstrate the promise of psychedelic medicines as an effective therapeutic treatment, writes Ben Lightburn. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY BEN LIGHTBURN | November 22, 2023
Opinion | BY BEN LIGHTBURN | November 22, 2023
Mark Holland
Health Minister Mark Holland speaks to reporters in Ottawa on June 21. Advancements in clinical trials clearly demonstrate the promise of psychedelic medicines as an effective therapeutic treatment, writes Ben Lightburn. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY FARDOUS HOSSEINY | November 8, 2023
It is important to recognize that those who have been deployed during national disasters or who served in long-term care homes during the COVID-19 pandemic have also served our nation, and are veterans as well, writes Fardous Hosseiny. DND photograph by Pvt. Daniel Pereira, 39 CBG Public Affairs
Opinion | BY FARDOUS HOSSEINY | November 8, 2023
Opinion | BY FARDOUS HOSSEINY | November 8, 2023
It is important to recognize that those who have been deployed during national disasters or who served in long-term care homes during the COVID-19 pandemic have also served our nation, and are veterans as well, writes Fardous Hosseiny. DND photograph by Pvt. Daniel Pereira, 39 CBG Public Affairs
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | November 6, 2023
Unlike major wars of the past, there are fewer modern conflicts where the Canadian military’s participation has led to a clear-cut victorious outcome, writes Scott Taylor. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | November 6, 2023
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | November 6, 2023
Unlike major wars of the past, there are fewer modern conflicts where the Canadian military’s participation has led to a clear-cut victorious outcome, writes Scott Taylor. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
News | BY STUART BENSON | August 2, 2023
On July 26, New Brunswick's Ginette Petitpas Taylor became the sixth person to fill the role of Minister of Veterans Affairs since the Trudeau Liberals first formed government in 2015. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY STUART BENSON | August 2, 2023
News | BY STUART BENSON | August 2, 2023
On July 26, New Brunswick's Ginette Petitpas Taylor became the sixth person to fill the role of Minister of Veterans Affairs since the Trudeau Liberals first formed government in 2015. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade