WATCH: The Mayor Helps Podcast ft. Senator Ratna Omidvar
Senator Omidvar joined Mayor Lisa Helps to discuss the pandemic, systemic racism, and community infrastructure.
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Canadian Public Opinion About Immigration and Refugees
The Environics Institute has released the results of a survey conducted on Canadian attitudes about immigration and refugees.
WATCH: 30 Years of German Unity and Canadian Partnership: Past, Present, and Future
Senator Omidvar joined Peter Mansbridge, former Prime Minister Brian Mulroney and Professor Alexander Reisenbichler to discuss common challenges faced by Germany and Canada.
Repurposing Frozen Assets to Assist the Forcibly Displaced — Research Paper
The World Refugee and Migration Council has published a research paper about repurposing frozen assets to assist refugees.
WATCH: Immigration in Post-Pandemic Canada & Beyond
Expert panelists Goldy Hyder, Shamira Madhany and Gary Mar discuss the future of immigration with Senators during a webinar hosted by Senator Omidvar.
WATCH: Holding Kleptocrats to Account: Redirecting Frozen Assets and the International Anti-Corruption Court
Senator Omidvar discusses proposals to hold corrupt officials accountable for the damage they have caused.
Opinion: Let’s Hold the Kleptocrats to Account
The World Refugee Council recommends that countries confiscate and repurpose the stolen assets of corrupt officials to support their victims.
Recognizing World Refugee Day and the Impact of COVID-19 on Refugees | Senator Omidvar
Senator Omidvar brings attention the additional struggles that refugees face due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
WATCH: Immigration Policy on the Fly: What Have We Done and What Comes Next?
Senator Omidvar discusses Canadian immigration policy and the need to compensate essential workers with essential pay.
Open Letter: Canada Must Show Leadership in Protecting Rights of Refugees & Migrants
Senator Omidvar urges the federal government to protect refugee rights during the COVID-19 pandemic.