Momentum Builds in Senate for Bill to Seize and Repurpose Frozen Assets
This excerpt from the Hill Times discusses the Russian invasion of Ukraine and Bill S-217, the Frozen Assets Repurposing Act.
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Put Frozen Russian Assets ‘to Work’ as Reparations, Says Former Foreign Minister Axworthy, Urging Canada to ‘Lead the World’
This excerpt from The Hill Times discusses how Bill S-217, the Frozen Assets Repurposing Act, could help Ukrainian refugees.
Bill S-217: Senator Dalphond Expresses Support for the Frozen Assets Repurposing Act
Senator Dalphond spoke in support of the Frozen Assets Repurposing Act. Bill S-217 was subsequently referred to the Foreign Affairs and International Trade Committee.
Will the Government Make Additional Commitments to Accommodate a Wave of Ukrainian Refugees?
Senator Omidvar asked Senator Gold if the government will allow the private sponsorship of Ukrainian refugees.
Let’s Seize – Not Freeze – the Wealth of Putin’s Cronies
In this Globe and Mail op-ed, Senator Omidvar, Lloyd Axworthy & Fen Osler Hampson call for the implementation of the Frozen Assets Repurposing Act.
Canadian Response Needed to the Rapidly Developing Refugee Crisis in Ukraine
The World Refugee and Migration Council has released a statement calling on the government to lead international efforts toward ensuring responsibility sharing for Ukrainian refugees.
WATCH: The Afghan Refugee Crisis: How to Resurrect the Global Refugee Resettlement Coalition
Senator Omidvar joined the Atlantic Council’s Europe Center for a panel discussion on the future of the Afghan refugee crisis and refugee resettlement.
Thousands of Afghans Await Refuge in Canada
Senator Omidvar discussed the humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan and the importance of private refugee sponsorship on The National.
Many Afghans are Still Stuck in Purgatory. We Must not let their Plight Fall off our Agenda
In this Globe and Mail op-ed, Senator Omidvar, Peter Mackay, Allan Rock, Ed Broadbent & Rachel Pulfer discuss the government's promise to resettle thousands of Afghan refugees.
From Leitkultur to Multiculturalism: What Canada and Germany Can Learn from Each Other About Immigration, Integration, and Inclusion
In the latest edition of the Canadian International Council's Behind the Headlines policy paper series, Senator Omidvar calls on Canada and Germany to share best practices.