News Release: Senators Advocate for Federal Solutions to Family Doctor Shortage
New report outlines two cost-effective, actionable steps to address the family physician shortage in Canada.
News Releases
News Release: Senator Omidvar Applauds the Government of Canada on Designating IRGC as a Terrorist Organization
This pivotal decision follows the motion she presented in the Senate, which passed last year, that called for this essential action to address the IRGC's extensive record of human rights abuses and support for global terrorism.
News Release: Senate Bill Will Address the Governance Data Gap in the Charitable Sector
Bill S--279 will collect and disseminate disaggregated diversity data on the governance of charities.
News Release: Senators Call for Release of Jimmy Lai, Hero for Hong Kong Democracy
The Senate adopted a motion jointly introduced by members of each group calling on Hong Kong authorities to release peaceful pro-democracy campaigner and publisher Jimmy Lai.
News Release: Majority of Canadians Support Seizing the Canadian-Held Assets of of Russia and Iran to Assist Victims, Poll Shows
The poll was commissioned jointly by independent senators Donna Dasko and Ratna Omidvar.
Press Release: All Party Group Calls for Honorary Canadian Citizenship for Detained Russian Dissident Vladimir Kara-Murza
Senator Omidvar hosted a press conference with Irwin Cotler and the Co-Chairs of the All-Party Caucus for Freedom for Vladimir Kara-Murza.
Press Release: Senator Ratna Omidvar applauds the Canadian Government for seizing the assets of a sanctioned Russian Oligarch and using these assets to help Ukrainian war victims
Senator Ratna Omidvar comments on the first time Canada is pursuing the seizure/repurposing the assets of a sanctioned oligarch to help rebuild Ukranie
Press Release: Senator Ratna Omidvar and MP Ali Ehsassi Launch the Inter-Parliamentary Canadian Friendship Group for a Free Iran
Senator Ratna Omidvar and MP Ali Ehsassi have launched a Friendship Group to amplify the voices of Iranian women and girls who are protesting for their human rights.
Press Release: Canadians Overwhelmingly Support Seizing the Canadian Assets of Corrupt Foreign Officials who are Violating Human Rights in Russia and Iran
According to a poll commissioned jointly by senators Donna Dasko and Ratna Omidvar, a majority of Canadians support seizing the Canadian assets of foreign officials who are violating human rights, and using these assets to help victims.
Press Release: Senator Ratna Omidvar Welcomes the Government of Canada’s Inclusion of her Two Senate Bills in the Budget Implementation Act
Senator Omidvar is pleased to see that the Budget Implementation Act has passed and included the essence of two of her Senate bills – the Effective and Accountable Charities Act and the Frozen Assets Repurposing Act.