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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
News | BY MIKE LAPOINTE | July 3, 2023
Union of Veterans Affairs Employees national president Virginia Vaillancourt, right, says she has been 'trying to meet with' Veterans Affairs Minister Lawrence MacAulay, left, to discuss the union's concerns. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
News | BY MIKE LAPOINTE | July 3, 2023
News | BY MIKE LAPOINTE | July 3, 2023
Union of Veterans Affairs Employees national president Virginia Vaillancourt, right, says she has been 'trying to meet with' Veterans Affairs Minister Lawrence MacAulay, left, to discuss the union's concerns. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY BRIAN FORBES | June 14, 2023
Veterans Affairs Minister Lawrence MacAulay, pictured in Dec. 2022. The Liberal government has not met veterans' expectations to 're-establish lifelong pensions' as mandated under the Charter, writes Brian Forbes. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY BRIAN FORBES | June 14, 2023
Opinion | BY BRIAN FORBES | June 14, 2023
Veterans Affairs Minister Lawrence MacAulay, pictured in Dec. 2022. The Liberal government has not met veterans' expectations to 're-establish lifelong pensions' as mandated under the Charter, writes Brian Forbes. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY TAYLOR O’BRIEN, MIKE LAPOINTE | May 8, 2023
Sean Bruyea, a former Canadian Air Force intelligence officer and government accountability advocate, says 'ultimately, we must protect those, especially the vulnerable, when they step forward to protect and defend the best interests of Canada and Canadians.' Screenshot courtesy of Government Operations and Estimates committee
News | BY TAYLOR O’BRIEN, MIKE LAPOINTE | May 8, 2023
News | BY TAYLOR O’BRIEN, MIKE LAPOINTE | May 8, 2023
Sean Bruyea, a former Canadian Air Force intelligence officer and government accountability advocate, says 'ultimately, we must protect those, especially the vulnerable, when they step forward to protect and defend the best interests of Canada and Canadians.' Screenshot courtesy of Government Operations and Estimates committee
News | BY MIKE LAPOINTE | March 13, 2023
Union of Veterans’ Affairs Employees national president Virginia Vaillancourt, left, and Veterans Affairs Minister Lawrence MacAulay. The UVAE has called for the cancellation of a $570-million contract for veteran rehabilitation services in Canada. Photograph courtesy of Union of Veterans' Affairs Employees, The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY MIKE LAPOINTE | March 13, 2023
News | BY MIKE LAPOINTE | March 13, 2023
Union of Veterans’ Affairs Employees national president Virginia Vaillancourt, left, and Veterans Affairs Minister Lawrence MacAulay. The UVAE has called for the cancellation of a $570-million contract for veteran rehabilitation services in Canada. Photograph courtesy of Union of Veterans' Affairs Employees, The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY TOM MACGREGOR | February 9, 2023
The National War Memorial on Jan. 17, 2023. Tom MacGregor says the Parliamentary Protective Service should be in charge of monitoring the monument. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY TOM MACGREGOR | February 9, 2023
Opinion | BY TOM MACGREGOR | February 9, 2023
The National War Memorial on Jan. 17, 2023. Tom MacGregor says the Parliamentary Protective Service should be in charge of monitoring the monument. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY IAN CAMPBELL | December 12, 2022
Veterans Affairs Minister Lawrence MacAulay answered questions at a Dec. 5 committee about reports of one case worker in his department discussing MAID with veterans. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY IAN CAMPBELL | December 12, 2022
News | BY IAN CAMPBELL | December 12, 2022
Veterans Affairs Minister Lawrence MacAulay answered questions at a Dec. 5 committee about reports of one case worker in his department discussing MAID with veterans. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY VIRGINIA VAILLANCOURT | July 21, 2022
The Union of Veterans Affairs' Employees president Virginia Vaillancourt says her members would like a personal statement from Veterans Affairs Minister Lawrence MacAulay, pictured, on the issues facing employees at Veterans Affairs Canada. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY VIRGINIA VAILLANCOURT | July 21, 2022
Opinion | BY VIRGINIA VAILLANCOURT | July 21, 2022
The Union of Veterans Affairs' Employees president Virginia Vaillancourt says her members would like a personal statement from Veterans Affairs Minister Lawrence MacAulay, pictured, on the issues facing employees at Veterans Affairs Canada. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY MIKE LAPOINTE | June 29, 2022
Union of Veterans' Affairs Employees national president Virginia Vaillancourt, left, and Veterans Affairs Minister Lawrence MacAulay. The department says there will be no impact on jobs as a result of the contract to Partners in Canadian Veterans Rehabilitation Services Photograph courtesy of the Union of Veterans' Affairs Employees, The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY MIKE LAPOINTE | June 29, 2022
News | BY MIKE LAPOINTE | June 29, 2022
Union of Veterans' Affairs Employees national president Virginia Vaillancourt, left, and Veterans Affairs Minister Lawrence MacAulay. The department says there will be no impact on jobs as a result of the contract to Partners in Canadian Veterans Rehabilitation Services Photograph courtesy of the Union of Veterans' Affairs Employees, The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY SPENCER VAN VLOTEN | March 7, 2022
Minister of Veterans Affairs Lawrence MacAulay lays a wreath during the National Remembrance Day ceremony at the National War Memorial in Ottawa on Nov. 11, 2020. Serving Canadian veterans in a timely manner requires changes to the application process, as well as sustained relationship-building between Veterans Affairs, veterans, and outside organizations, writes Spencer van Vloten. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY SPENCER VAN VLOTEN | March 7, 2022
Opinion | BY SPENCER VAN VLOTEN | March 7, 2022
Minister of Veterans Affairs Lawrence MacAulay lays a wreath during the National Remembrance Day ceremony at the National War Memorial in Ottawa on Nov. 11, 2020. Serving Canadian veterans in a timely manner requires changes to the application process, as well as sustained relationship-building between Veterans Affairs, veterans, and outside organizations, writes Spencer van Vloten. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | November 15, 2021
Opinion | November 15, 2021
Opinion | November 15, 2021
Opinion | BY ANTHONY PIZZINO | November 8, 2021
Minster of Veterans Affairs Lawrence MacAulay speaks with a veteran during the National Remembrance Day ceremony at the National War Memorial in Ottawa on Nov. 11, 2020. The 2019-2021 results for Veterans Affairs Canada service standards for disability benefits decisions were dismal, writes Anthony Pizzino. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ANTHONY PIZZINO | November 8, 2021
Opinion | BY ANTHONY PIZZINO | November 8, 2021
Minster of Veterans Affairs Lawrence MacAulay speaks with a veteran during the National Remembrance Day ceremony at the National War Memorial in Ottawa on Nov. 11, 2020. The 2019-2021 results for Veterans Affairs Canada service standards for disability benefits decisions were dismal, writes Anthony Pizzino. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Feature | BY ALICE CHEN | November 3, 2021
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh is pictured at an Oct. 7 West Block press conference to wrap up the first caucus meeting with new NDP MPs. He announced his party's critic assignments on Oct. 29. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Feature | BY ALICE CHEN | November 3, 2021
Feature | BY ALICE CHEN | November 3, 2021
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh is pictured at an Oct. 7 West Block press conference to wrap up the first caucus meeting with new NDP MPs. He announced his party's critic assignments on Oct. 29. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia