Immigration and Integration

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.

The Time is Now: Rethinking Canada’s Immigration System in the Wake of the Pandemic

Senator Ratna Omidvar Senate of Canada December 2, 2020 covid19migration, immigrant, immigrant inquiry, immigration

Senator Omidvar relaunches her inquiry on the link between prosperity and immigration in Canada.

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. 

LISTEN: In Service to Those in Need with Ratna Omidvar & Nathaniel Erskine-Smith

MP Nathaniel Erskine-Smith and Senator Ratna Omidvar The Uncommons Podcast October 19, 2020 charities, essential workers, immigration, refugees

Senator Omidvar was MP Nathaniel Erskine-Smith's guest on episode 45 of the Uncommons podcast. They discussed migrant workers, charities, and immigration.

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.

WATCH: 30 Years of German Unity and Canadian Partnership: Past, Present, and Future

Senator Ratna Omidvar The Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany and the Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy October 5, 2020 Germany, immigration, inequality

Senator Omidvar joined Peter Mansbridge, former Prime Minister Brian Mulroney and Professor Alexander Reisenbichler to discuss common challenges faced by Germany and Canada.

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.

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.