In the Chamber

Speech: Migrant Workers are Essential to Maintaining Canada’s Food Supply Chain and Should Have Pathways to Permanency

Senator Robert Black Senate of Canada June 29, 2021 covid19migration, immigrants, immigration, temporary foreign workers

Senator Robert Black speaks in support of Senator Omidvar's motion calling on the government to create pathways to permanency for essential migrants workers.

Immigration Inquiry: How Immigrants Have Influenced Canadian Cuisine | Senator Salma Ataullahjan

Senator Salma Ataullahjan Senate of Canada June 29, 2021 immigrant inquiry, immigration

Senator Ataullahjan speaks in support of Senator Omidvar's inquiry into immigration and prosperity.

Immigration Inquiry: Highlighting Korean-Canadian Stories | Senator Yonah Martin

Senator Yonah Martin Senate of Canada June 29, 2021 immigrant inquiry, immigration

Senator Martin speaks in support of Senator Omidvar's inquiry into immigration and prosperity.

Immigration Inquiry: Concluding the Inquiry into Immigration and Canadian Prosperity | Senator Ratna Omidvar

Senator Ratna Omidvar and Senator Yuen Pau Woo Senate of Canada June 29, 2021 immigrant inquiry, immigration

Senator Woo concludes Senator Omidvar's inquiry into immigration and prosperity on her behalf.

WATCH: The Effective and Accountable Charities Act Passes in the Senate

Senator Ratna Omidvar and Senator Don Plett Senate of Canada June 18, 2021 charities, Direction and Control, Effective Accountable Charities Act Chamber

Senator Omidvar and Senator Plett speak to Bill S-222 before it passes in the Senate and is sent to the House of Commons.

WATCH: Senate Statement on World Refugee Day 2021

Senator Ratna Omidvar Senate of Canada June 17, 2021 covid19migration, migration, refugees, World Refugee Day

Senator Omidvar brings attention to the struggles that refugees are facing due to the pandemic, including a lack of access to vaccines.

Bill C-8: Asking the Minister of Immigration about the New Citizenship Oath

Senator Ratna Omidvar Senate of Canada June 11, 2021 Citizenship, immigration, indigenous, newcomers

Senator Omidvar asked Minister Mendicino if he consulted with immigrant communities about Bill C-8, and what is being done to ensure new immigrants learn about Indigenous history and rights upon arrival.

A Tribute to the Honourable Jim Munson

Senator Ratna Omidvar Senate of Canada June 10, 2021

Senator Omidvar pays tribute to Senator Munson, who is retiring from the Senate.

Amending the Citizenship Oath – A First Step to Bringing Newcomers and Indigenous Communities Together

Senator Ratna Omidvar Senate of Canada June 9, 2021 Citizenship, immigration, indigenous, newcomers

Senator Omidvar spoke to Bill C-8, which amends the Citizenship Oath to include a solemn promise to respect the treaty rights of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples.

Immigration Inquiry: The Importance of Francophone Immigration to Acadia and Minority Francophone Communities | Senator René Cormier

Senator René Cormier Senate of Canada June 4, 2021 immigrant inquiry, immigration

Senator Cormier speaks in support of Senator Omidvar's inquiry into immigration and prosperity.