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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 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
Opinion | BY SEAN BRUYEA | September 16, 2021
Veterans, pictured on Nov. 11, 2020, laying a wreath at the National Remembrance Day ceremony at the National War Memorial in Ottawa. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY SEAN BRUYEA | September 16, 2021
Opinion | BY SEAN BRUYEA | September 16, 2021
Veterans, pictured on Nov. 11, 2020, laying a wreath at the National Remembrance Day ceremony at the National War Memorial in Ottawa. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Feature | BY ALICE CHEN | August 11, 2021
First responders, veterans, and ordinary people are taking to the roads this August as part of The Rolling Barrage's charity ride to raise awareness and money for those suffering with PTSD. The group made a stop on Parliament Hill on Aug. 8. Photograph courtesy of The Rolling Barrage
Feature | BY ALICE CHEN | August 11, 2021
Feature | BY ALICE CHEN | August 11, 2021
First responders, veterans, and ordinary people are taking to the roads this August as part of The Rolling Barrage's charity ride to raise awareness and money for those suffering with PTSD. The group made a stop on Parliament Hill on Aug. 8. Photograph courtesy of The Rolling Barrage
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | July 12, 2021
Almost exactly one decade after Canada withdrew, the Taliban officially rendered our soldiers’ sacrifice meaningless by retaking the ground which we had temporarily held, writes Scott Taylor, spurring an ask to fast track the immigration process for those Afghans who served as translators for the Canadian military. DND photograph by MCpl Dan Shouinard
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | July 12, 2021
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | July 12, 2021
Almost exactly one decade after Canada withdrew, the Taliban officially rendered our soldiers’ sacrifice meaningless by retaking the ground which we had temporarily held, writes Scott Taylor, spurring an ask to fast track the immigration process for those Afghans who served as translators for the Canadian military. DND photograph by MCpl Dan Shouinard
Opinion | BY BRIAN N. FORBES | July 5, 2021
Veterans Affairs Minister Lawrence MacAulay, pictured at a press conference in Ottawa. Insofar as next steps, we will want to ensure that VAC enacts the requisite statutory, regulatory and policy amendments to capture the essence of the standing committee recommendations, writes Brian Forbes. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY BRIAN N. FORBES | July 5, 2021
Opinion | BY BRIAN N. FORBES | July 5, 2021
Veterans Affairs Minister Lawrence MacAulay, pictured at a press conference in Ottawa. Insofar as next steps, we will want to ensure that VAC enacts the requisite statutory, regulatory and policy amendments to capture the essence of the standing committee recommendations, writes Brian Forbes. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Feature | BY ALICE CHEN | June 30, 2021
Liberal MP Rob Oliphant, left, NDP MP Daniel Blaikie, and Green MP Elizabeth May are three of the members of a new all-party interfaith caucus, which will, in part, look at the role faith plays in a multicultural society like Canada. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Feature | BY ALICE CHEN | June 30, 2021
Feature | BY ALICE CHEN | June 30, 2021
Liberal MP Rob Oliphant, left, NDP MP Daniel Blaikie, and Green MP Elizabeth May are three of the members of a new all-party interfaith caucus, which will, in part, look at the role faith plays in a multicultural society like Canada. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY BRIAN FORBES | May 17, 2021
Veterans Affairs Minister Lawrence MacAulay’s recent reply to a parliamentary committee study shows ‘good intentions,’ but it’s clear a more innovative approach is required to truly address the enduring backlog and wait time crisis, writes Brian Forbes, chairman of the National Council of Veteran Associations. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY BRIAN FORBES | May 17, 2021
Opinion | BY BRIAN FORBES | May 17, 2021
Veterans Affairs Minister Lawrence MacAulay’s recent reply to a parliamentary committee study shows ‘good intentions,’ but it’s clear a more innovative approach is required to truly address the enduring backlog and wait time crisis, writes Brian Forbes, chairman of the National Council of Veteran Associations. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | May 5, 2021
One can easily understand the sense of betrayal Annalise and Kevin Schamuhn must have felt when they were victimized, and both Kevin’s commanding officer and his regimental officer showed support to his attacker, writes Scott Taylor. Screenshot courtesy of CBC News
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | May 5, 2021
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | May 5, 2021
One can easily understand the sense of betrayal Annalise and Kevin Schamuhn must have felt when they were victimized, and both Kevin’s commanding officer and his regimental officer showed support to his attacker, writes Scott Taylor. Screenshot courtesy of CBC News
News | BY PALAK MANGAT | April 12, 2021
Veterans Affairs Minister Lawrence MacAulay, pictured in November 2020, says he understands the frustration over the lull in processing applications, which has led to calls for the minister to resign. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY PALAK MANGAT | April 12, 2021
News | BY PALAK MANGAT | April 12, 2021
Veterans Affairs Minister Lawrence MacAulay, pictured in November 2020, says he understands the frustration over the lull in processing applications, which has led to calls for the minister to resign. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade