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Catalyst for Change: Exploring the Special Senate Committee on the Charitable Sector’s Recommendations
In this webinar hosted by Charity Village, learn about how the senate report challenges all sectors to work together to contribute to a stronger charitable sector.
Podcast: Is it Racist to Want Less Immigration?
Senator Omidvar speaks with Steve Paikin who is asking the question... Is it racist to want less immigration?
Podcast – Plan B: Immigration in Canada
Senator Omidvar speaks with Ralph Benmergui about coming to Canada and the current state of discourse around immigration and multiculturalism.
#VoteCharitably: Open Letter in support of the charitable sector
Senator Terry Mercer and Senator Ratna Omidvar along with the representatives of charities and non-profits, issued an open letter urging candidates in the federal election to support the sector’s work.
The Renewed Canadian Senate
Senator Omidvar joined the Policy Options podcast to reflect on the Senate institution and her non-partisan appointment.
Podcast: The State of the Charitable Sector with Senator Ratna Omidvar
Listen to Senator Ratna Omidvar's reflections on the work of the Special Senate Committee on the Charitable Sector. Its final report was released in June 2019.
Giving the Charitable Sector the Tools it Needs to Thrive
Read Senator Terry Mercer and Senator Ratna Omidvar's call to action for government to renew its relationship with the charitable sector.
Senator Terry Mercer on An Hour to Give with Sam Laprade
Senator Mercer, Chair of the Charitable Sector committee, talks with Sam Laprade in ‘An Hour to Give’ about the committee’s last report and the impact of the report in the sector.
‘I Had No Comeback’: Senator Ratna Omidvar On Being Told To “Go Back To Where You Came From”
Canadian Independent Senator Ratna Omidvar says she's fearful that the normalization of racism in the U-S, given 'social licence' by President Trump, will adversely affect Canada.