Feds Eye Increasing Charities’ Disbursement Quotas
Senator Omidvar spoke with Rudy Mezzetta about the government's interest in potentially increasing the disbursement quota.
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Heather Scoffield: Canada Needs More Immigrants – and not Only for the Economy
Heather Scoffield and Senator Omidvar discuss immigration and social cohesion.
Inside Canada’s Politician Podcasting Boom
This excerpt describes the variety of podcasts hosted by Canadian politicians, including Senator Omidvar's podcast, Moving the Needle on Wicked Problems.
Press Release: Senator Ratna Omidvar calls on the Federal Government to match Canadians’ donations to India battling COVID-19
Senator Omidvar tabled a motion in the Senate asking the Government of Canada to match the generous donations made by Canadians to India for Covid-19 related relief.
Scorecard: Does Budget 2021 Give Us the Social Safety Net We Need? Social Impact Leaders Weigh In
In this excerpt, Senator Omidvar evaluates the 2021 federal budget.
Budget 2021: How the Non-Profit and Charitable Sector Fared
Non-profit and charitable sector leaders react to the 2021 federal budget.
Charting the Future Course of the Charitable Sector: Is the Government now a Catalyst for Change?
Senator Omidvar and Senator Mercer discuss the impact of the pandemic on charities and non-profits, the federal budget, and the government's response to the Special Senate Committee on the Charitable Sector's report.
Interview: Why the Boards of Canadian Charities and Non-Profits Should Reflect the Diversity of Canada
Senator Omidvar discusses the results of a recent Statistics Canada survey that found a lack of diversity on the boards of Canadian charities and non-profits, and explained why these organization should reflect the diversity of Canada.
Bill S-222 From the Perspective of Charity Lawyers
Charity lawyers Terrance S. Carter and Theresa L.M. Man comment on Senator Omidvar's speech on the Effective and Accountable Charities Act.
Tax Code for Charities Contributes to Systemic Racism: Ontario Sen. Ratna Omidvar
This excerpt from the Toronto Star describes Senator Omidvar's efforts to keep charities accountable without forcing them to exert full control over projects undertaken with partner organizations.