News Releases

Senator Omidvar Calls on Charities and Non-Profits to Increase Diversity in the Sector

Ratna Omidvar Senate of Canada June 25, 2020 charities, DiversityInLeadership, NonProfits

Senator Ratna Omidvar is asking charities and nonprofits to collect data on diversity in their organizations as a first step to breaking down barriers for racialized Canadians.

Starbucks Canada Leads Top Canadian Companies in First-of-its-Kind Refugee Hiring Event with Tent Partnership for Refugees

Ratna Omidvar October 31, 2019 employment, immigration, jobs, refugees

Senator Ratna Omidvar opening the Toronto Refugee Hiring Event, “Hiring refugees is not only a good thing to do but it makes economic sense. Refugees are smart, determined & loyal”

Catalyst for Change: In Support of the Charitable Sector

Ratna Omidvar Senate of Canada June 20, 2019 charities, CSSB, NonProfits

Ottawa – The federal government needs to renew its relationship with charities, non-profits and volunteers if it is to sustain good work in the future. In a report released Thursday, the Special Senate Committee on the Charitable Sector details the …

ADVISORY: Senator Ratna Omidvar to Announce the Tabling of the Frozen Assets Repurposing Act to Assist the Forcibly Displaced

Ratna Omidvar Senate of Canada March 20, 2019 Bill S-259, frozen assets, migration, refugees

Senator Ratna Omidvar, joined by Allan Rock and Fen Hampson from the CIGI-sponsored World Refugee Council, will hold a press conference to announce the tabling of the Frozen Assets Repurposing Act.

News Release: Senators Vote to Accelerate Diversity on Corporate Boards

January 28, 2019

We ask Members of Parliament to adopt Bill C-25 as amended so that women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities and individuals belonging to a visible minority group are rightfully represented in key corporate positions.

Statement from Senator Ratna Omidvar on the Federal Court of Canada Striking Down Provisions ‎of the Citizenship Act

January 28, 2019

Today the Federal Court of Canada struck down provisions ‎of the Citizenship Act that deal with revocation of citizenship on grounds of fraud and false representation.

The litigants in Hassouna v Minister of Citizenship and Immigration argued the government’s current …

News Release: World Refugee Council Calls for Major Actions to Transform the Global Refugee System

World Refugee Council Centre for International Governance Innovation January 24, 2019 refugees, World Refugee Council

The World Refugee Council has released its final recommendations on how world leaders can manage the global refugee system.

MEDIA ADVISORY: Senator Ratna Omidvar to Table Motion to Revoke the Honourary Canadian Citizenship Bestowed to Aung San Suu Kyi

Ratna Omidvar Senate of Canada October 2, 2018 Aung San Suu Kyi, Bangladesh, genocide, Myanmar, refugees, Rohingya

Please be advised that Senator Ratna Omidvar (Ontario) will table a motion in the Senate to revoke the honorary Canadian citizenship bestowed to Aung San Suu Kyi. Members of the media are invited to a media availability at 5 pm in the Senate Foyer.

News Release: Senators explore Canada’s partnership with the charitable sector

Senate of Canada Senate of Canada September 24, 2018 charities, News Releases, non-profits

“We heard from a number of witnesses this week that charities and non-profits need a home within the federal government. Our committee has a real opportunity to define how Canada can create a modern, enabling environment for the charitable sector.”

Advisory: Senate committee to resume landmark charitable sector study

Special Senate Committee on the Charitable Sector Senate of Canada September 15, 2018 charities, non-profits

The Special Senate Committee on the Charitable Sector will resume its study on laws and policies governing the charitable sector in Canada with full-day meetings on Monday, September 17 and Tuesday, September 18.