Immigration Inquiry: The Importance of Canadians Abroad | Senator Yuen Pau Woo
Senator Woo speaks in support of Senator Omidvar's inquiry into immigration and prosperity.
Refugees
Immigration Inquiry: Acknowledging the Contributions of Immigrants to Canada | Senator Tony Loffreda
Senator Loffreda speaks in support of Senator Omidvar's inquiry into immigration and prosperity.
Let’s Grant ‘Dreamers’ Their Wish to Become Permanent Residents of Canada
Senator Omidvar outlines why the government should offer asylum-seekers, temporary foreign workers and undocumented workers pathways to permanency.
Can Immigration Boost Canada’s Economy?
Senator Omidvar discusses why immigration is vital to Canada's economic wellbeing on The Agenda with Steve Paikin.
WATCH: Canada Must Show Leadership in Protecting the Rights of Refugees
Senator Omidvar discusses Canada's role in refugee resettlement during the Canadian Council for Refugees' Fall 2020 Consultation.
WATCH: Who Counts? U.S. Elections, Geopolitics and the Implications for Mobility and Migration
Senator Omidvar joined the Pew Research Center and the International Metropolis Project for an online discussion on international migration.
WATCH: A Tribute to Syrian Refugees in Canada
Senator Omidvar participated in a special edition of Café New Canadians to mark the anniversary of the arrival of the first cohort of Syrian refugees.
Q&A with Canadian Senator Ratna Omidvar: Refugee Women and Girls
Senator Omidvar and the World Refugee & Migration Council discuss how the international community can better respond to the needs of refugee women and girls.
The Time is Now: Rethinking Canada’s Immigration System in the Wake of the Pandemic
Senator Omidvar relaunches her inquiry on the link between prosperity and immigration in Canada.
LISTEN: In Service to Those in Need with Ratna Omidvar & Nathaniel Erskine-Smith
Senator Omidvar was MP Nathaniel Erskine-Smith's guest on episode 45 of the Uncommons podcast. They discussed migrant workers, charities, and immigration.