Increasing the Number of Family Doctors across Canada
Senator Omidvar spoke about leveraging federal resources so that strategies could be implemented directly to address the shortage in family medicine
Immigration and Integration
News Release: Senators Advocate for Federal Solutions to Family Doctor Shortage
New report outlines two cost-effective, actionable steps to address the family physician shortage in Canada.
C-20 – Public Complaints and Review Commission Bill
Senator Omidvar spoke at 2nd reading to Bill C-20, the Public Complaints and Review Commission
International Students Inquiry: Recognizing the contributions of international students in Canada and the challenges that many of them face
Senator Omidvar spoke to her inquiry on international studies that examined the contributions of international students in Canada and that many of them face.
Honouring the Late Peter Showler, C.M.
Senator Omidvar gave a statement to recognize the late Peter Showler for his many contributions to Canada.
Why is it taking so long for Canadian citizens and permanent residents to secure visas for their families in Gaza?
Senator Omidvar asked Senator Gold why is it taking so long for Canadian citizens and permanent residents to secure visas for their families in Gaza.
Be wary of simple solutions on the foreign student issue
In this Globe and Mail op-ed, Senator Omidvar discusses the Canada's international student program.
What is Being Done to Prevent People Associated with the IRGC From Coming to Canada?
Senator Omidvar asked Senator Gold when the government will act on the motions passed in the House of Commons and Senate.
What is the Government Doing to Support Afghan Refugees in Pakistan?
Senator Omidvar asked Senator Gold about the plight of millions of Afghan refugees currently in Pakistan.
What a Fairer Migrant Farm Worker Program Could Look Like
In this excerpt from the Tyee, Senator Omidvar discusses the temporary foreign worker program.