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National Defence Minister David McGuinty, centre, at a July change-of-command ceremony. As Ottawa evaluates defence spending priorities, it must not overlook the health of the people who provide safety and security to Canada, writes Senator Baltej Singh Dhillon and retired Brig.-Gen. Hugh Colin MacKay. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Investing in the health of those who defend Canada will pay long-term dividends

September 25, 2025September 25, 2025 CIMVHR Communications

It’s now more important than ever for the government to continue investing in four pivotal groups dedicated to supporting the […]

Scottys Little Soldiers Members gather at a Remembrance in 2024

Scotty’s to showcase bereavement research on international stage in Canada

September 12, 2025September 12, 2025 CIMVHR Communications

Scotty’s Little Soldiers will take its work supporting bereaved military children onto the international stage this October, as the charity […]

Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield reads the new children’s book by the Canadian Institute for Military and Veteran Health Research. [CIMVHR]

New children’s books shines light on Canadian military experience

July 11, 2025 CIMVHR Communications

Representation matters to the Canadian Institute for Military and Veteran Health Research (CIMVHR). That’s why the organization has published a new […]

Volunteering Should Be at the Forefront of Veteran Policy in Canada

June 26, 2025 CIMVHR Communications

A stronger, research-backed case for making volunteering a cornerstone of Canadian Veteran support programs. The shift from military to civilian […]

Major Paul Hook, pictured with his family, Heather Hook, and daughters Megan (12) and Madelyn (9) in April 2018. All attaché families were invited for a three day trip to the south of Jordan. The kids participated in a briefing by the Commander of the Jordanian Navy, took a tour and boat ride, and spent a cultural night in the desert. | Paul Hook

Dads and ‘dandelions’: How military families make it work

June 16, 2025 CIMVHR Communications

Many military families struggle to balance their personal and professional lives. Those that do point to sacrifice and dedication Six […]

Just Asking with Saroja Coelho

Just Asking with Saroja Coelho – Psychedelic Therapy

June 8, 2025 Daniel French

There’s a growing body of research pointing to the therapeutic applications for psychedelics, including MDMA and psilocybin, along with ketamine which was […]

An honour guard stands at the cenotaph at Sullivan's Pond in Dartmouth on Nov. 11, 2023 during the Remembrance Day ceremony. Photo by Francis Campbell /The Chronicle Herald

COMMENTARY: Volunteering could be a lifeline for Canada’s veterans

June 8, 2025 Daniel French

But our country is missing the moment When military members return to civilian life, many expect a fresh start. What […]

Health-care professionals tend to a patient in a military hospital in Texas in 2019. Photo by Richard Catabay.

Canada’s military tests Ontario’s health care response to mass soldier casualties

May 21, 2025May 21, 2025 Daniel French

Ontario’s already-strained public health-care system had to cope with dozens of military wartime casualties needing treatment for severe burns, amputations, […]

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Volunteering should be at the forefront of veteran policy in Canada

May 14, 2025 CIMVHR Communications

Well-designed volunteer opportunities can foster a sense of connection, and offer a meaningful outlet for veterans to apply their unique […]

Ron Shore

Why Ron Shore is using psychedelics to unmask mental health

May 5, 2025 CIMVHR Communications

It’s Mental Health Week, an annual event started by the Canadian Mental Health Association aimed at raising awareness and promoting […]

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