Thoughts on the Award-Nominated Book “Homes: A Refugee Story”
Watch Senator Omidvar offer her reflections on the book "Homes: A Refugee Story" by Abu Bakr al Rabeeah and Winnie Yeung.
Refugees
Why Canada Must Support Bringing Crimes of Genocide Against the Rohingya to the International Court of Justice
Watch Senator Omidvar support a motion calling on the federal government to help pursue crimes of genocide against the Rohingya at the International Court of Justice.
Senator Peter Boehm on Bill S-259: Corrupt Foreign Leaders Hurt the Forcibly Displaced and Erode Canada’s Tax Base
Watch Senator Peter Boehm unpack how bad governance can produce forced displacement and explore how Canada could use Bill S-259 to assist refugees fleeing Venezuela and other countries.
Takeaways from the Launch of the Borderless Citizen Project
Watch Senator Omidvar offer her takeaways from the launch of the Borderless Citizen Project in partnership with Harbourfront Centre and the British Council of Canada.
Reflections on “Confronting Populism” | Senator Omidvar at Expand Our Horizons Summit
Watch Senator Omidvar as she offers her takeaways from a panel she moderated on confronting populist narratives around migration issues.
Senator Kim Pate Speaks in Favour of the Frozen Assets Repurposing Act
Watch Senator Kim Pate support the Frozen Assets Repurposing Act and highlight the importance of addressing sexual and gender-based violence causing forced displacement globally.
OPINION: Make Corrupt Foreign Officials Pay
Read Senator Omidvar's column for IRPP explaining how her Bill S-259, the Frozen Assets Repurposing Act would help to counter the forced displacement crisis.
Interview with CBC Radio 1’s Metro Morning on Changes to Refugee Laws
Listen to Senator Omidvar latest interview CBC Radio's Metro Morning host Matt Galloway on the federal government's proposals to tighten-up refugee laws in the latest Budget Implementation Act.
Global Refugee Response System Needs Transformative Change
A coalition of progressive states, civil society and private entities should come together to address the core inadequacies in the refugee system.
SPEECH: Bill S-259, Frozen Assets Repurposing Act at Second Reading
Watch Senator Omidvar deliver her second reading speech on her newest piece of legislation, Bill S-259 the Frozen Assets Repurposing Act. This bill is inspired by a proposal developed by the World Refugee Council, of which she is a member.