WATCH: Canada’s Leadership in Global Development: Now & for the Future
Senator Omidvar participated in a panel discussion hosted by Engineers Without Borders Canada during their Day of Action 2021: Global (R)Evolution virtual event.
Reduction of Poverty and Inequality
Survey Shows Support for Migrant Workers Getting More Benefits and Protections, as Senators Introduce Motion for Change
According to a Nanos Research poll, 8 in 10 Canadians say temporary foreign workers should be entitled to the same benefits and protections as any other worker in the country.
WATCH: 30 Years of German Unity and Canadian Partnership: Past, Present, and Future
Senator Omidvar joined Peter Mansbridge, former Prime Minister Brian Mulroney and Professor Alexander Reisenbichler to discuss common challenges faced by Germany and Canada.
Repurposing Frozen Assets to Assist the Forcibly Displaced — Research Paper
The World Refugee and Migration Council has published a research paper about repurposing frozen assets to assist refugees.
WATCH: Holding Kleptocrats to Account: Redirecting Frozen Assets and the International Anti-Corruption Court
Senator Omidvar discusses proposals to hold corrupt officials accountable for the damage they have caused.
New Study Finds Less Than 1 Per Cent of Canadian Corporate Leaders are Black
Senator Omidvar comments on the lack of diversity on corporate boards.
WATCH: Workers on the Move: Addressing Global Workforce Challenges Through Labour Mobility Partnerships
Senator Omidvar discusses the need for labour mobility from developing countries to Canada in order to support our growing elderly population.
Will the Government Commit to Applying Raced-Based Analysis on all Legislation? | Senator Omidvar
Senator Moncion, on behalf of Senator Omidvar, asks if the government will consider analyzing legislation through a race-based lens.
Opinion: Let’s Hold the Kleptocrats to Account
The World Refugee Council recommends that countries confiscate and repurpose the stolen assets of corrupt officials to support their victims.
Shining a Searchlight on Racism in Canada & in the Senate | Senator Omidvar
Senator Omidvar describes historic examples of racism, modern-day structural racism, and racism in the Senate itself.