Press Release: The Effective and Accountable Charities Act Would Empower the Charitable Sector and Weed out Systemic Racism
Bill S-216 will amend the Income Tax Act to enable charities to establish equal partnerships with non-charities
Immigration and Integration
When Will the Government Outline a Detailed Plan to Bring Afghan Refugees to Canada?
Senator Omidvar asked Senator Gold how the government plans to bring Afghan refugees to Canada and if safe houses will be funded.
Urgent Call to Action in Response to the Crisis in Afghanistan
The World Refugee & Migration Council has published an open letter calling on the federal government to resolve four major issues in order to secure the safe and timely evacuation of at-risk Afghans.
Open Letter to Minister Joly Urges the Government to to Provide Funding to Keep Safe Houses in Kabul Open
Senator Omidvar is urging the federal government to provide desperately needed funding to keep safe houses in Kabul open.
Evil Must not Prevail in Afghanistan
In this excerpt from the Toronto Star, journalist and human rights activist Sally Armstrong comments on the Taliban's takeover of Afghanistan.
WATCH: Pathways for Protection: Promoting Sponsorship Initiatives for Refugees
Senator Omidvar moderated a panel discussion hosted by the World Refugee and Migration Council on the humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan.
Lifeline Afghanistan Launched to Support Canada’s Goal to Resettle 20,000 Afghan Refugees
Senator Omidvar is one of the co-founders of Lifeline Afghanistan, which will engage Canadians in supporting Afghan refugees.
‘We Have Done it Before and We Can do it Again’: Organizers Who Helped Resettle Syrian Refugees Launch New Campaign Amid Afghan Crisis
This excerpt from the Toronto Star describes how Lifeline Afghanistan, of which Senator Omidvar is a co-founder, will help resettle Afghan refugees in Canada.
Senator Ratna Omidvar Helped Resettle Syrian Refugees in This Country. Now, She’s Turning Her Focus to Those Fleeing Afghanistan
Senator Omidvar and Ismaila Alfa discuss how the government should go about resettling thousands of Afghan refugees.
Confronting the Crisis in Afghanistan: Eight Priorities for the International Community
The World Refugee & Migration Council has released a statement outlining eight urgent priorities to ensure the protection and survival of Afghan displaced persons.