Employment & Entrepreneurship

WATCH: Reflecting on Canada’s Expatriates and Future in International Education ft. John Stackhouse

John Stackhouse Senate of Canada January 28, 2021 covid19migration, expats, immigration, international students, Webinars

John Stackhouse discusses the impact of the pandemic on immigration, the importance of engaging with Canadian expatriates and our future as a leader in international education.

CTV News: Migrant Workers Essential to Agriculture Sector

Nik Nanos CTV News December 14, 2020 immigrants, permanent residents, seasonal agricultural workers, temporary foreign workers

Nik Nanos discusses the results of a poll that found that most Canadians agree that TFWs are essential to the agriculture sector.

Press Release: Poll Suggests Canadians Support Pathway to Permanency for Temporary Migrant Workers

Senator Ratna Omidvar and Senator Rob Black Senate of Canada December 10, 2020 immigration, temporary foreign workers

A Nanos Research poll found that more than eight in ten Canadians would support or somewhat support providing a way for temporary migrant workers to remain in Canada.

Speech on Motion 27: Studying the Future of Workers

Senator Ratna Omidvar Senate of Canada December 9, 2020 digital economy, gig economy, immigrants, youth

Senator Omidvar gives a speech in support of the Motion to authorize the Social Affairs, Science and Technology Committee to study the future of workers.

Pace of Virtual Inspections on Migrant Worker Conditions a Concern, say Critics, with Half Completed this Summer

Samantha Wright Allen The Hill Times October 29, 2020 covid19migration, essential workers, immigration

Senator Omidvar discusses the impact of COVID-19 on migrant workers and the importance of offering them a pathway to permanent residency. 

Canadian Public Opinion About Immigration and Refugees

Environics Institute October 15, 2020 covid19migration, immigration, refugees

The Environics Institute has released the results of a survey conducted on Canadian attitudes about immigration and refugees.

Canada Must Make it Easier for Essential Workers to Immigrate

Ratna Omidvar First Policy Response September 22, 2020 covid19migration, essential workers, immigrant, immigration, migration

Senator Omidvar comments on the need to transform Canada's immigration system to focus on both skilled and essential workers.

WATCH: Immigration in Post-Pandemic Canada & Beyond

Goldy Hyder, Shamira Madhany, Gary Mar and Senator Ratna Omidvar Senate of Canada September 18, 2020 covid19migration, immigration, Webinars

Expert panelists Goldy Hyder, Shamira Madhany and Gary Mar discuss the future of immigration with Senators during a webinar hosted by Senator Omidvar.

Seven Deadly Sins to Avoid on the Path to Anti-Racism

Ratna Omidvar and Diya Khanna iPolitics August 6, 2020 anti-Black racism, racism

Senator Omidvar and Diya Khanna describe the the pitfalls to avoid when embarking on the journey to anti-racism.

Could the Pandemic be the Moment Needed to Make Canada’s Immigration System More Fair?

Nicholas Keung The Toronto Star July 18, 2020 covid19migration, immigrant, immigration, migration

Senator Omidvar comments on the need for immigration to continue during COVID-19.