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VIDEO: Migration – Crisis or Opportunity? | Keynote Address to the Balsillie School of International Affairs

Ratna Omidvar Balsillie School of International Affairs September 15, 2017 Citizenship, immigration, Keynotes and Panels, migration, reconciliation, refugees

The Honourable Ratna Omidvar, Senator for Ontario, discusses her ideas on the global refugee crisis during the keynote address at the BSIA Orientation Day. The keynote is introduced by BSIA Director, Dr. John Ravenhill, and closing remarks are provided by CIGI President, Dr. Rohinton Medhora.

How Canada’s liberal immigration policy works—and why it could be a success here too

Steve Bloomfield Prospect Magazine August 17, 2017 Citizenship, immigration, refugees

There is also a clear path to citizenship in just three years. “It serves you and it serves us if you become a citizen sooner rather than later,” says Omidvar, because then “they’re fully enfranchised.

Us&Them: Diversity, Division and a World of Difference

Respect for Diversity and Inclusion of Migrants in Germany

Government of Canada Eyes Abroad - Government of Canada August 14, 2017 Diversity, Germany, Keynotes and Panels, refugees

In a frank and candid address, Senator Omidvar emphasized that diversity and pluralism are Canada’s strengths. While acknowledging that racism and discrimination continue to exist, she explained that the particular history, geography, and immigration policies of Canada have made it a place where difference is more accommodated.

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OPINION: Compassion must guide our next steps for Haitian asylum seekers

Ratna Omidvar Globe and Mail August 4, 2017 Canada-US relations, Haiti, Opinions, refugees

About 150 asylum seekers have arrived in Quebec each day for several weeks. Most are Haitians with temporary visas to the United States granted in the aftermath of the 2010 earthquake, a protection President Donald Trump has threatened to end.

VIDEO: Independent Senator Talks about How Canada Should Help Refugees left behind because of Trump’s executive order

Ratna Omidvar CBC February 1, 2017 Canada-US relations, immigration, refugees

Senator Ratna Omidvar says that Canada should establish a global response and build a coalition of countries willing to take refugees stranded by Trump's executive order.

OPINION: It is time for immigration 3.0

Ratna Omidvar Policy Options January 31, 2017 immigration, migration, Opinions, refugees

The next phase of immigration policy in Canada should take a more robust view of nation-building in the short and long terms.

OPINION: It’s time to restate the business case for migration

Ratna Omidvar and Khalid Koser World Economic Forum January 30, 2017 immigrants, Khalid Koser, migration, Opinions, refugees, World Economic Forum

In an age where diversity is being threatened by fear, it is critical that Canada be the beacon of gender and cultural equality.

Three hopeful trends for the future of welcoming migrants and refugees

Ratna Omidvar and Khalid Koser World Economic Forum January 9, 2017 migration, refugees

The evidence is resounding that migration is good for individuals, economies, and communities. Under the right conditions, migration can improve lives, enhance development and economic growth, and promote social and cultural vibrancy.

Migrants help economies to thrive. So why do they still generate fear?

Khalid Koser World Economic Forum December 19, 2016 immigration, migration, refugees

Migrants have also become the main driver for development. The World Bank estimates that between them they may send home as much as $600 billion this year – at least three times the value of all foreign aid. Development experts agree that remittances will play a critical role in funding the Sustainable Development Goals.

The biggest issues facing migrants today – and what we can do to solve them

Ratna Omidvar World Economic Forum November 12, 2016 Diversity, immigration, inclusion, migration, refugees, World Economic Forum

In the management of global migration, the world is clinging to outdated infrastructure and patterns of mobility. The contribution immigrants make to their host communities is not widely understood, and countries need to begin showing an interest in all migrants, not just skilled labour.