WATCH: Canada Must Show Leadership in Protecting the Rights of Refugees
On November 26, 2020 Senator Omidvar was the keynote speaker at the opening plenary of the Canadian Council for Refugees‘ Fall 2020 Consultation. During her speech, Senator Omidvar discussed the global migrant crisis, the impact of the pandemic on Canadian refugee policy and the need for Canada to show leadership in protecting the rights of refugees. Watch clips of her speech below:
Recognizing the Courage of Migrants
Canada’s Role in Refugee Resettlement
Repurposing the Frozen Assets of Corrupt Foreign Officials to Help Refugees