Immigration and Integration

WATCH: The Afghan Refugee Crisis: How to Resurrect the Global Refugee Resettlement Coalition

Senator Ratna Omidvar Atlantic Council February 16, 2022 AfghanRefugees, immigration, private sponsorship, refugees

Senator Omidvar joined the Atlantic Council’s Europe Center for a panel discussion on the future of the Afghan refugee crisis and refugee resettlement.

Thousands of Afghans Await Refuge in Canada

Senator Ratna Omidvar The National January 25, 2022 AfghanRefugees, PrivateSponsorship, refugees

Senator Omidvar discussed the humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan and the importance of private refugee sponsorship on The National.

Many Afghans are Still Stuck in Purgatory. We Must not let their Plight Fall off our Agenda

Peter Mackay, Allan Rock, Ed Broadbent, Senator Ratna Omidvar and Rachel Pulfer The Globe and Mail January 25, 2022 AfghanRefugees, PrivateSponsorship, refugees

In this Globe and Mail op-ed, Senator Omidvar, Peter Mackay, Allan Rock, Ed Broadbent & Rachel Pulfer discuss the government's promise to resettle thousands of Afghan refugees.

From Leitkultur to Multiculturalism: What Canada and Germany Can Learn from Each Other About Immigration, Integration, and Inclusion

Senator Ratna Omidvar Canadian International Council January 13, 2022 AfghanRefugees, immigration, inclusion, integration, multiculturalism, PrivateSponsorship, refugees

In the latest edition of the Canadian International Council's Behind the Headlines policy paper series, Senator Omidvar calls on Canada and Germany to share best practices.

Canada’s Afghan Refugee Response Demands Attention

Chris Eaton, Jean-Marc Mangin and Senator Ratna Omidvar The Toronto Star January 3, 2022 AfghanRefugees, PrivateSponsorship, refugees

This excerpt from the Toronto Star discusses the government's response to the Afghan crisis and Canada’s world-renowned Private Sponsorship of Refugees program.

Bill 21: What Will the Government do to Protect the Rights of Minorities? Will the Use of the “Notwithstanding” Clause be Challenged?

Senator Ratna Omidvar Senate of Canada December 17, 2021 discrimination, immigration, Quebec, religion

Senator Omidvar asked Senator Gold what the government will do to protect the rights of minorities no matter where they live.

Open Letter on Quebec’s Bill 21

Senators Ataullahjan, Jaffer, Marwah, Omidvar, Ravalia, Simons, Wetston and Yussuff Senate of Canada December 16, 2021 discrimination, immigration, Quebec, religion

Senators Ataullahjan, Jaffer, Marwah, Omidvar, Ravalia, Simons, Wetston and Yussuff stand in solidarity with those experiencing discrimination due to Bill 21 in Quebec.

When Will the Next Flight of Afghan Refugees Arrive? Will the Government Lift the Private Sponsorship Cap?

Senator Ratna Omidvar Senate of Canada December 9, 2021 AfghanRefugees, PrivateSponsorship, refugees

Senator Omidvar asked Senator Gold about the next flight of of Afghan refugees and if the private sponsorship cap will be lifted.

When Will the Government Grant Citizenship to Raif Badawi? Why Are Families Waiting Years to Get a Response to their Citizenship Applications?

Senator Ratna Omidvar Senate of Canada December 2, 2021 Citizenship, immigrants, immigration

Senator Omidvar asked Senator Gold about citizenship application backlogs and when Raif Badawi will be granted citizenship.

Recognizing the Heroic Efforts of Canadians to Bring their Former Afghan Colleagues to Safety

Senator Ratna Omidvar Senate of Canada December 2, 2021 AfghanRefugees, immigration, refugees

Senator Omidvar made a statement to recognize the many Canadians, particularly former members of the Armed Forces, who are helping bring their former Afghan colleagues to safety.