Refugees

We Can Help Iranian Women and Girls by Seizing the Assets of Corrupt Officials

Senator Ratna Omidvar The Globe and Mail October 18, 2022 corruption, frozen assets, Iran, refugees, women, World Refugee Council

In an op-ed in the Globe and Mail, Senator Omidvar urges the government to go beyond freezing the assets of sanctioned Iranian officials by confiscating and redirecting them to the victims of the regime.

Will the Government Ensure that NGOs Helping Afghans Aren’t Prosecuted Under Anti-Terrorism Laws?

Senator Ratna Omidvar Senate of Canada October 6, 2022 AfghanRefugees, charities, NonProfits, Question Period

Senator Omidvar asked Minister Lametti if the government will ensure that NGOs are not prosecuted under Canadian anti-terrorism laws for helping vulnerable Afghans.

‘Time is Past Urgent’: Legislation Needed to Help Canadian Aid Groups Work in Afghanistan, Says Sen. Omidvar

Neil Moss The Hill Times September 28, 2022 AfghanRefugees, charities, NonProfits, refugees

In this excerpt from the Hill Times, Senator Omidvar calls on the government to bring forward legislation to allow Canadian aid organizations to work in Afghanistan.

Acknowledging the Contributions of the Iranian Canadian Community

Senator Ratna Omidvar Senate of Canada September 23, 2022 immigration, Iran, refugees

Senator Omidvar gave a statement to acknowledge the contributions of the Iranian Canadian community.

Will Canada Exempt NGOs That Want to Provide Humanitarian Aid to Afghans From Anti-Terrorism Laws?

Senator Ratna Omidvar Senate of Canada September 22, 2022 AfghanRefugees, charities, NonProfits, Question Period

Senator Omidvar asked Senator Gold if the government will exempt NGOs from strict anti-terrorism laws, so that they can provide humanitarian aid in Afghanistan.

Press Release: Senator Ratna Omidvar Welcomes the Government of Canada’s Inclusion of her Two Senate Bills in the Budget Implementation Act

Senator Ratna Omidvar June 23, 2022 charities, corruption, Direction and Control, Effective Accountable Charities Act News, frozen assets bill, refugees

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.

Bill S-8: We Don’t Want the Money or Presence of Sanctioned Individuals in Canada

Senator Ratna Omidvar Senate of Canada June 17, 2022 corruption, immigration, refugees, Rohingya, Sanctions, Ukraine

Senator Omidvar spoke to Bill S-8, An Act to amend the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act.

Statement: World Refugee Day 2022

Senator Ratna Omidvar Senate of Canada June 17, 2022 AfghanRefugees, forced displacement, refugees, Ukraine

Senator Omidvar gave a statement for World Refugee Day.

Bill C-19: The Frozen Assets Repurposing Act and the Effective and Accountable Charities Act are Included in the BIA

Senator Ratna Omidvar Senate of Canada June 15, 2022 charities, Effective Accountable Charities Act Chamber, frozen assets, frozen assets bill, refugees, Ukraine

Senator Omidvar spoke to Bill C-19, the Budget Implementation Act.

Afghan MP Forced to Flee Homeland Pleads with Canada to do More to Help Refugees

Mia Rabson The Toronto Star June 3, 2022 AfghanRefugees, immigration, refugees

In this excerpt from The Toronto Star, a former Afghan MP and three Canadian senators call on the government to bring Afghan refugees to Canada more quickly.