Three Ways Canada Can Help Afghan Refugees
Senator Omidvar and Kareem El-assal call on all of the parties to present robust and specific plans on how they will help vulnerable Afghans.
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Canada Needs to Improve its Immigration Channels for Essential Migrant Workers
Senator Omidvar and Zuzana Cepla are calling for a streamlined pathway allowing essential workers at a variety of skill levels to come to Canada and help fill critical jobs.
Opinion: Charities Need Money, but Also More to Spur Post-Pandemic Recovery
Senator Omidvar comments on the impact of the pandemic on the charitable sector and calls for the creation of a home in government.
Canada Faces a Staggering Immigration Backlog. With the Border Reopening and Applicants Anxious to get Here, How Should Ottawa Prioritize?
In this excerpt, Senator Omidvar comments on the immigration backlogs caused by the pandemic.
Canadian Charities Say Building Partnerships With Local Organizations Is Tough. This New Senate Bill May Change That
This excerpt from Future of Good explores perspectives from the charitable sector on Bill S-222.
Who is Advocating For Canada’s Immigrants?
Senator Omidvar was interviewed about the need for more immigrant representation at the federal level.
Tackling Systemic Racism and Colonialism in Canada’s Charities
This excerpt describes how Bill S-222 seeks to eliminate mandated racist and colonial ways of engaging with communities.
Canadian Senators Call on Govt to Scale up Pandemic-Related Donations for India
This excerpt from the Hindustan Times describes how Senator Omidvar is calling on the government to match the donations of Canadians to India as it battles a devastating wave of COVID-19.
Time Ripe to Engage Diaspora Proactively to Help India Achieve Development Goals Faster
This excerpt from the Times of India explores how members of the Indian diaspora, including Senator Omidvar, have made an effort to assist India during the pandemic.
Is the Social Sector Ready For A Modernization Fund? Senator Omidvar Weighs In.
Senator Omidvar spoke with Brennan Doherty about her mission to modernize the charitable and non-profit sector in Canada.