Employment & Entrepreneurship

SOCI Committee Visits the East Coast to Study the Temporary Migrant Worker Program

Senator Ratna Omidvar Senate of Canada September 19, 2023 immigration, SOCI, temporary foreign workers

A delegation from the Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology visited P.E.I. and New Brunswick to learn about the temporary migrant worker program.

WATCH: Migrant Workers Study

Senator Ratna Omidvar Senate of Canada January 18, 2023 employment, essential workers, immigration, seasonal agricultural workers, SOCI, temporary foreign workers

During the SOCI Committee's Migrant Workers Study, Senator Omidvar asked about open-sector work permits, language tests, the caregiver program, and more.

The Needs of the Labour Market, Employers & Employees Must be Reflected in Senate Committees

Senator Ratna Omidvar Senate of Canada November 2, 2022 essential workers, gig economy, labour, labour shortages

Senator Omidvar spoke to Senator Bellemare's motion that a Special Senate Committee on Human Capital and the Labour Market be appointed until the end of the current session.

Statement in Recognition of Thought Leader Andreas Souvaliotis

Senator Ratna Omidvar Senate of Canada October 21, 2022 entrepreneurship, immigrant

Senator Omidvar gave a statement in recognition of Andreas Souvaliotis, who created the first national wellness promotion platform.

Will the Temporary Foreign Worker Program Include More Rights and Pathways to Permanency for Workers?

Senator Ratna Omidvar Senate of Canada April 7, 2022 essential workers, immigrant, immigration, permanent residents, temporary foreign workers

Senator Omidvar asked Senator Gold about changes to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program.

Bill 21: What Will the Government do to Protect the Rights of Minorities? Will the Use of the “Notwithstanding” Clause be Challenged?

Senator Ratna Omidvar Senate of Canada December 17, 2021 discrimination, immigration, Quebec, religion

Senator Omidvar asked Senator Gold what the government will do to protect the rights of minorities no matter where they live.

Open Letter on Quebec’s Bill 21

Senators Ataullahjan, Jaffer, Marwah, Omidvar, Ravalia, Simons, Wetston and Yussuff Senate of Canada December 16, 2021 discrimination, immigration, Quebec, religion

Senators Ataullahjan, Jaffer, Marwah, Omidvar, Ravalia, Simons, Wetston and Yussuff stand in solidarity with those experiencing discrimination due to Bill 21 in Quebec.

There’s ‘Potential’ for Progress in Gig Worker Supports After an Involved Election Season, Experts, Politicians Say

Alice Chen The Hill Times October 20, 2021 essential workers, gig economy

This excerpt from the Hill Times explores the efforts of legislators to improve supports for gig workers.

Building on COVID-Period Immigration Levels: The Economic Case

The Conference Board of Canada and the Century Initiative July 28, 2021 covid19migration, employment, immigration, refugees

The Conference Board of Canada and the Century Initiative have released a report on the projected economic impacts of different immigration targets.

Diversity in Canadian Charities: Interview with Bruce MacDonald, Peter Dinsdale & Cathy Taylor

Senator Ratna Omidvar, Bruce MacDonald, Peter Dinsdale & Cathy Taylor March 15, 2021 charities, covid19charitable, DiversityInLeadership, NonProfits

Senator Omidvar interviewed Bruce MacDonald, Peter Dinsdale, and Cathy Taylor about the lack of diversity on the boards of Canadian charities and nonprofits.