Immigration and Integration

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.

In the News: Canadians Support Allowing Temporary Workers to Stay

January 22, 2021 covid19migration, immigration, permanent residents, temporary foreign workers

Senator Ratna Omidvar and Senator Rob Black are calling on the government to provide a way for temporary foreign workers to remain in Canada.

Senators and Unions Push for Temporary Migrant Workers to Remain in Canada

Fabian Dawson The Toronto Star January 21, 2021 covid19migration, immigration, permanent residents, temporary foreign workers

Senator Ratna Omidvar plans to move a motion calling on the government to provide a way for temporary foreign workers to remain in Canada.

Let’s Grant ‘Dreamers’ Their Wish to Become Permanent Residents of Canada

Senator Ratna Omidvar iPolitics January 20, 2021 asylum seekers, covid19migration, Dreamers, immigration, temporary foreign workers

Senator Omidvar outlines why the government should offer asylum-seekers, temporary foreign workers and undocumented workers pathways to permanency.

Can Immigration Boost Canada’s Economy?

Senator Ratna Omidvar TVO January 19, 2021 covid19migration, Economy, immigration, refugees

Senator Omidvar discusses why immigration is vital to Canada's economic wellbeing on The Agenda with Steve Paikin.

WATCH: Canada Must Show Leadership in Protecting the Rights of Refugees

Senator Ratna Omidvar Canadian Council for Refugees January 13, 2021 covid19migration, immigration, refugees

Senator Omidvar discusses Canada's role in refugee resettlement during the Canadian Council for Refugees' Fall 2020 Consultation.

WATCH: Who Counts? U.S. Elections, Geopolitics and the Implications for Mobility and Migration

Senator Ratna Omidvar Pew Research Center & International Metropolis Project December 21, 2020 immigration, international students, migration, United States

Senator Omidvar joined the Pew Research Center and the International Metropolis Project for an online discussion on international migration.

WATCH: A Tribute to Syrian Refugees in Canada

Senator Ratna Omidvar New Canadians December 17, 2020 immigration, refugees

Senator Omidvar participated in a special edition of Café New Canadians to mark the anniversary of the arrival of the first cohort of Syrian refugees.

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.

Survey Shows Support for Migrant Workers Getting More Benefits and Protections, as Senators Introduce Motion for Change

Nicholas Keung Toronto Star December 14, 2020 immigration, permanent residents, temporary foreign workers

According to a Nanos Research poll, 8 in 10 Canadians say temporary foreign workers should be entitled to the same benefits and protections as any other worker in the country.