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.
In the Chamber
Research on Virtual Parliaments and Hybrid Sittings
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted how parliaments around the world function. This research document outlines how parliaments have adapted during the global health crisis.
Will the Government Commit to Applying Raced-Based Analysis on all Legislation? | Senator Omidvar
Senator Moncion, on behalf of Senator Omidvar, asks if the government will consider analyzing legislation through a race-based lens.
Shining a Searchlight on Racism in Canada & in the Senate | Senator Omidvar
Senator Omidvar describes historic examples of racism, modern-day structural racism, and racism in the Senate itself.
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: What is the Government Doing to Protect Seasonal Agricultural Workers from Contracting COVID-19 on Canadian Farms? | Senator Omidvar
Senator Omidvar and Senator Gold discuss what the government is doing to address the ongoing problems with the Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program.
How Will the Government Address the Shortage of Temporary Foreign Workers? | Senator Munson & Senator Dalphond
Senators asked Minister Bibeau how the government will cope with the shortage of seasonal agricultural workers that has resulted from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Will the Canada Emergency Student Benefit Eligibility Criteria be Adjusted to Include International Students? | Senator Coyle
Senator Coyle asks Minister Qualtrough how the government will assist international students during the outbreak of COVID-19.
How will the Federal Government Support Charities During the Pandemic? | Senator Dalphond & Senator Coyle
Senators ask Minister Morneau how financial assistance will be provided to the charitable sector.
The Power of Immigration – Linking Canada’s Past, Present and Future Prosperity
Listen to Senator Omidvar speak in the Senate on the importance of immigration to Canada.