Let’s Seize – Not Freeze – the Wealth of Putin’s Cronies
In this Globe and Mail op-ed, Senator Omidvar, Lloyd Axworthy & Fen Osler Hampson call for the implementation of the Frozen Assets Repurposing Act.
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Canadian Response Needed to the Rapidly Developing Refugee Crisis in Ukraine
The World Refugee and Migration Council has released a statement calling on the government to lead international efforts toward ensuring responsibility sharing for Ukrainian refugees.
Our Changed World: Essential Changes for Essential Workers
In this Toronto Star op-ed, Senator Omidvar calls for a permanent pathway to permanent residence for essential temporary migrant workers.
Bill Introduced in House of Commons to Remove ‘Direction and Control’
This excerpt from the Philanthropist Journal discusses Bill S-216, the Effective and Accountable Charities Act.
Canada’s Charitable Sector: What to Expect in 2022
This excerpt from the Philanthropist Journal discusses amending the Income Tax Act to allow charities to fund non-qualified donees.
Thousands of Afghans Await Refuge in Canada
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
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
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.
Why Charitable Giving Outside Canada is so Hard, And Who’s Trying to Fix It
This excerpt from Canadian Family Offices discusses Bill S-216, The Effective and Accountable Charities Act.
Canada’s Afghan Refugee Response Demands Attention
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.