Can Immigration Boost Canada’s Economy?
Senator Omidvar discusses why immigration is vital to Canada's economic wellbeing on The Agenda with Steve Paikin.
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StatsCan Diversity Survey: Three Days Left to be Counted
January 18, 2021 is the last day to fill out Statistics Canada's survey measuring diversity on governing boards in the charitable and non-profit sector.
CTV News: Migrant Workers Essential to Agriculture Sector
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
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.
Press Release: Poll Suggests Canadians Support Pathway to Permanency for Temporary Migrant 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.
StatsCan Releases Survey to Assess Diversity on Non-Profit Boards
Statistics Canada has launched a survey to measure diversity on governing boards in the charitable and non-profit sector.
As Budgets Shrink and Social Needs Increase, the Charitable Sector Looks to Solve the Longstanding “Canadian Problem” of Direction and Control
Tim Harper explores the problems with outdated "direction and control" regulations that govern Canadian charities.
Pace of Virtual Inspections on Migrant Worker Conditions a Concern, say Critics, with Half Completed this Summer
Senator Omidvar discusses the impact of COVID-19 on migrant workers and the importance of offering them a pathway to permanent residency.
The Philanthropist Interview: Exploring Issues Faced by the Charitable Sector
Senator Omidvar discusses the importance of social finance and why it's time to review the Income Tax Act as it pertains to charities.
The Faults in Our Systems: How COVID Has Exposed Canada’s Outdated Ways
Senator Omidvar and Andreas Souvaliotis discuss how the pandemic has exposed the flaws in Canada's decentralized federation.