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‘Good people of the world unite.’ How can we win the fight for tolerance?

Laura Oliver World Economic Forum January 23, 2018 Diversity, immigration, refugees, World Economic Forum

Leading thinkers, activists and politicians shared their thoughts on the fight for more inclusive growth and greater social inclusion, during several Davos sessions focused on tolerance, racism and LGBT reforms.

Want Immigration Reform? Look to Cities

Juliana Kerr CityLab January 23, 2018 cities, immigration

While fear, anger, and misinformation dominate the federal-level debate in the United States, its local leaders are making policies that work.

Triple-Win Migration: Challenges and Opportunities

Steffen Angenendt Migration Strategy Group on Global Competitiveness December 14, 2017 triple win migration

"There is a growing consensus that well-managed migration is one of the most powerful enablers of development, and that migration should be more systematically included in national, bilateral, and international development strategies."

Working together for a triple win: Creating fair migration through bilateral agreements

Dr. Matthias Mayer Bertelsmann Stiftung December 14, 2017 triple win migration

Learn more about the international community's experience with triple win migration policies. Read this study about how skilled migrants can help address Germany's labour needs.

Question: What is the Government’s Plan to Fill Vacancies on the Immigration and Refugee Board?

Ratna Omidvar Senate of Canada September 19, 2017 immigration, Immigrations and Refugee Board, Question Period

I think you will agree with me that it is essential for us to retain public confidence in the governance systems that we have set up, and it is in all our interests to make decisions on claims in a way that is both fast and fair. But when I look at what’s happening at the IRB, an institution you know well, there are 34,000 cases already in the backlog. In addition, there are 40 vacancies in the Immigration Appeal Division and Refugee Appeal Division.

VIDEO: Migration – Crisis or Opportunity? | Keynote Address to the Balsillie School of International Affairs

Ratna Omidvar Balsillie School of International Affairs September 15, 2017 Citizenship, immigration, Keynotes and Panels, migration, reconciliation, refugees

The Honourable Ratna Omidvar, Senator for Ontario, discusses her ideas on the global refugee crisis during the keynote address at the BSIA Orientation Day. The keynote is introduced by BSIA Director, Dr. John Ravenhill, and closing remarks are provided by CIGI President, Dr. Rohinton Medhora.

OPINION: Canada must dare to help the ‘DREAMers’

Ratna Omidvar Globe and Mail September 10, 2017 Canada-US relations, DACA, Dreamers, Irene Bloemraad, Opinions

Canada’s response cannot be naively idealistic, nor should it be fuelled by cynicism. We cannot welcome each and every one of these so-called DREAMers, but at the same time we shouldn’t refuse their entry into Canada altogether.

This Canadian Senator Wants DACA Deportees to Come to Canada

Lauren Strapagiel Buzzfeed September 6, 2017 Canada-US relations, DACA, Dreamers

Ratna Omidvar, an independent senator appointed by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in 2016, says DREAMers, as DACA recipients are known, are the "ripe, low-hanging fruit" of immigrants—young people who, in many cases, speak English, are high-school graduates, and have work experience. They have also undergone criminal background checks as a prerequisite to getting DACA status.

WATCH: Senator Omidvar talks DREAMers on CBC’s Power and Politics

Ratna Omidvar CBC's Power and Politics September 5, 2017 Canada-US relations, DACA, Dreamers, Opinions

Senator Ratna Omidvar explains why she thinks U.S. DACA recipients could apply as international students to Canada.

Canada should welcome up to 30,000 DACA young people facing deportation in U.S., senator says

Ratna Omidvar CBC September 5, 2017 Canada-US relations, DACA, Dreamers

"So, here are people who could apply for international student programs. Universities and colleges could come up with some special initiative or special outreach — college-to-college, university-to-university — maybe even a special scholarship program. But over time, they would be top of the line for economic integration," Omidvar added.