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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 | August 13, 2018
Opinion | August 13, 2018
Opinion | August 13, 2018
News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | August 8, 2018
A contingent of Canadian Armed Forces members participate in the Nijmegen Departure Parade on July 10 at the Canadian War Museum. A House committee recently recommended the government address ongoing problems staffing Joint Personnel Support Units that support wounded soldiers, which the government denies exists. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | August 8, 2018
News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | August 8, 2018
A contingent of Canadian Armed Forces members participate in the Nijmegen Departure Parade on July 10 at the Canadian War Museum. A House committee recently recommended the government address ongoing problems staffing Joint Personnel Support Units that support wounded soldiers, which the government denies exists. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Veterans Affairs Minister Seamus O'Regan announced details of the government's commitment to provide a pension for life for veterans on Dec. 20. Its implementation will roll out next year. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Veterans Affairs Minister Seamus O'Regan announced details of the government's commitment to provide a pension for life for veterans on Dec. 20. Its implementation will roll out next year. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Health Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor, pictured. One thing has become increasingly clear: strong leadership will be required by whoever forms the next government to correct the mistakes we are seeing made now, writes Conservative MP Marilyn Gladu. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Health Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor, pictured. One thing has become increasingly clear: strong leadership will be required by whoever forms the next government to correct the mistakes we are seeing made now, writes Conservative MP Marilyn Gladu. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | May 9, 2018
Veterans Affairs Minister Seamus O'Regan says the Liberals will not shy away from any campaign promises or budget commitments despite a Veterans Affairs document warning they are ‘competing priorities’ with core performance targets. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | May 9, 2018
News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | May 9, 2018
Veterans Affairs Minister Seamus O'Regan says the Liberals will not shy away from any campaign promises or budget commitments despite a Veterans Affairs document warning they are ‘competing priorities’ with core performance targets. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | April 16, 2018
Veterans Affairs Minister Seamus O'Regan. Brian Forbes says veterans want the minister 'to seriously revisit this series of proposals rather than debating the financial results of various skewed compensation models, ad infinitum.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | April 16, 2018
Opinion | April 16, 2018
Veterans Affairs Minister Seamus O'Regan. Brian Forbes says veterans want the minister 'to seriously revisit this series of proposals rather than debating the financial results of various skewed compensation models, ad infinitum.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | April 11, 2018
Veterans Affairs Minister Seamus O'Regan is defending the more than $37-million shelled out by the Liberal government since 2016, of which more than $1.3-million covers legal fees fighting court cases launched by veterans. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | April 11, 2018
News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | April 11, 2018
Veterans Affairs Minister Seamus O'Regan is defending the more than $37-million shelled out by the Liberal government since 2016, of which more than $1.3-million covers legal fees fighting court cases launched by veterans. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | April 4, 2018
The Canadian National Vimy Memorial in France. Last year marked 100 years since the First World War fight in which nearly 3,600 Canadians died. Photograph courtesy of openroads.com
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | April 4, 2018
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | April 4, 2018
The Canadian National Vimy Memorial in France. Last year marked 100 years since the First World War fight in which nearly 3,600 Canadians died. Photograph courtesy of openroads.com
Opinion | BY SEAN BRUYEA | March 26, 2018
Veterans Affairs Minister Seamus O'Regan, pictured in Ottawa. On April 1, the government will once again try to resuscitate the justifiably maligned veterans’ program known as the New Veterans Charter, writes Sean Bruyea. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY SEAN BRUYEA | March 26, 2018
Opinion | BY SEAN BRUYEA | March 26, 2018
Veterans Affairs Minister Seamus O'Regan, pictured in Ottawa. On April 1, the government will once again try to resuscitate the justifiably maligned veterans’ program known as the New Veterans Charter, writes Sean Bruyea. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
A 25-year-old with five years of service, making $60,000, who is seriously injured would have received $1.6-million of income support over the course of their life under the old program, and now they will receive $2.9-million, writes Veterans Affairs Minister Seamus O'Regan. The Hill Times file photograph
A 25-year-old with five years of service, making $60,000, who is seriously injured would have received $1.6-million of income support over the course of their life under the old program, and now they will receive $2.9-million, writes Veterans Affairs Minister Seamus O'Regan. The Hill Times file photograph
Opinion | BY SEAN BRUYEA | March 19, 2018
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured recently on Parliament Hill. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY SEAN BRUYEA | March 19, 2018
Opinion | BY SEAN BRUYEA | March 19, 2018
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured recently on Parliament Hill. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY BRIAN N. FORBES | March 12, 2018
Veterans Affairs Minister Seamus O'Regan, pictured with Liberal MP Sherry Romanado. It is totally unacceptable that we continue to have veterans’ legislation in Canada which provides a significantly higher level of compensation to a veteran who was injured prior to 2006 (date of enactment of the New Veterans Charter) when compared to a veteran who was injured post-2006, writes Brian N. Forbes. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY BRIAN N. FORBES | March 12, 2018
Opinion | BY BRIAN N. FORBES | March 12, 2018
Veterans Affairs Minister Seamus O'Regan, pictured with Liberal MP Sherry Romanado. It is totally unacceptable that we continue to have veterans’ legislation in Canada which provides a significantly higher level of compensation to a veteran who was injured prior to 2006 (date of enactment of the New Veterans Charter) when compared to a veteran who was injured post-2006, writes Brian N. Forbes. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade