In the Chamber

Will the Government Assist Gig Economy Workers during the Coronavirus Outbreak? | Senator Omidvar

Ratna Omidvar Senate of Canada March 13, 2020 basic income, coronavirus, covid19ubi, gig economy

Senator Omidvar and Senator Gold discuss how the government will assist workers engaged in precarious employment during the outbreak of COVID-19.

Immigration Inquiry: Recognizing the Contributions of Immigrants to Alberta | Senator Paula Simons

Senator Paula Simons Senate of Canada March 11, 2020 immigrant inquiry, immigration, prosperity, Senator Simons

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

Speech on Bill S-211: The Modern Slavery Act | Senator Omidvar

Ratna Omidvar Senate of Canada March 11, 2020 human trafficking, Slavery

Senator Omidvar speaks about modern slavery, the global supply chain, and amending the Customs Tariffs Act.

Senator Omidvar: Africa’s transformation is our opportunity

Ratna Omidvar Senate of Canada February 20, 2020

Why does Canada have less of a diplomatic presence in Africa, despite its growing population?

Senator Omidvar Speaks to the PS752 Tragedy in the Senate

Senator Ratna Omidvar Senate of Canada February 4, 2020 immigrants, immigration, PS752

Senator Omidvar speaks about the PS752 tragedy in the Senate chamber while offering her condolences to a nation that grieves together.

Listen: Senator Omidvar on the Impact of Social Procurement

Imagine Canada Podcast December 17, 2019 Bill C-344, charities, non-profits

Senator Omidvar joins the Imagine Canada Podcast to speak about the potential that social procurement holds.

OPINION: To Make Corrupt Leaders Pay, We Should Seize and Repurpose Frozen Assets

Ratna Omidvar The Globe and Mail December 2, 2019 Bill S-259, forced displacement, frozen assets, migration, refugees

Read Senator Omidvar's op-ed in the Globe and Mail explaining how repurposing frozen assets would help to counter the forced displacement crisis.

Senate Statement on World Refugee Day 2019

Ratna Omidvar Senate of Canada June 24, 2019 IDPs, migration, refugees

"Canada tops all other countries in refugee resettlements. This is a badge of pride, not of concern. The Canadian response has always been one of compassion. In light of the growing crisis in the world, this is not the time to change that."

Senator Omidvar on Asylum Reform Provisions in Bill C-97

Ratna Omidvar Senate of Canada June 12, 2019 asylum, Bill C-97, IRB, migration, refugees

Watch Senator Omidvar present her concerns with asylum reform provisions in Bill C-97 in her speech before the Senate Chamber.

Senator Yuen Pau Woo: Finding a Safe Harbour in Bill C-48

Senator Yuen Pau Woo Senate of Canada June 12, 2019 Bill C-48, Senator Woo

Listen as Senator Woo, Facilitator of the Independent Senators Group, strongly advocates for compromise on Bill C-48.