We Must Learn from the WE Charity Controversy
Senator Ratna Omidvar and Yves Savoie discuss how the true failure of the WE Charity is a failure of governance and transparency.
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Pandemic-Battered Charities Seek a Lifeline by Running For-Profit Businesses
Kieran Leavitt and Senator Ratna Omidvar discuss the need to make is easier for charities to work with social enterprises.
Government Should Change Outmoded Fundraising Rules for Charities
Senator Ratna Omidvar comments on the need to update laws and regulations that hinder Canadian charities from being able to deliver on their missions.
Why Chrystia Freeland Needs to Reform the Charitable Sector
Senator Ratna Omidvar provides tangible suggestions to the Minister of Finance on how to improve the charitable sector.
Sports Philanthropy at an Inflection Point: Will the Pandemic Change How We Fund Community Athletics?
Senator Omidvar comments on the need to update the CRA’s qualified donees list to help address the funding issues experienced by sports organizations.
Seven Deadly Sins to Avoid on the Path to Anti-Racism
Senator Omidvar and Diya Khanna describe the the pitfalls to avoid when embarking on the journey to anti-racism.
Could the Pandemic be the Moment Needed to Make Canada’s Immigration System More Fair?
Senator Omidvar comments on the need for immigration to continue during COVID-19.
Opinion: No Longer Business as Usual
Senator Omidvar discusses the need to increase diversity on public and private boards
New Study Finds Less Than 1 Per Cent of Canadian Corporate Leaders are Black
Senator Omidvar comments on the lack of diversity on corporate boards.
Recognizing and Addressing Racism: An Open Letter to the Leadership of Canadian Charities and Non-Profits
Senator Ratna Omidvar is asking charities and nonprofits to be champions for diversity and inclusion in fighting racism.