Senator Omidvar: Will Permanent Residents be Impacted by Bill C-75?
Bill C-75 may have implications for permanent residents and their ability to stay in Canada. Learn more.
In the Chamber
The Benefits of Canada’s Relationship with India
Watch Senator Omidvar speak to the opportunities for both Canada and India to further its social and business ties well into the future.
Senator Colin Deacon: Opportunities Abound for Atlantic Canada with Community Benefits
Watch Senator Deacon unpack the economic needs of his region and his vision for community benefits.
Senator Diane Bellemare: Four Reasons to Support Community Benefits in Canada
Watch Senator Diane Bellemare explain how Bill C-344 would help address labour shortages in Canada and have an impact in provinces like Quebec.
Senator Donna Dasko: Community benefits and the pursuit of sustainable development
Watch Senator Donna Dasko support Bill C-344 and make the connection between community benefits and Canada's commitment to the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Senator Tony Dean: Think About What Community Benefits can do for Canadian Communities
Watch Senator Tony Dean unpack multi-partisan support for social enterprises in Canada and the benefits of having community benefits principles at the federal level.
Senator Lucie Moncion Speaks in Favour of Bill C-344 on Community Benefits
Watch Senator Lucie Moncion speak in support of Bill C-344 and reflect on the success of community benefit projects such as the Lower Mattagami Project in Northern Ontario.
SPEECH: Bill S-259, Frozen Assets Repurposing Act at Second Reading
Watch Senator Omidvar deliver her second reading speech on her newest piece of legislation, Bill S-259 the Frozen Assets Repurposing Act. This bill is inspired by a proposal developed by the World Refugee Council, of which she is a member.
Canada’s Social Finance Fund to Launch by 2021
Watch the full exchange between Senators Omidvar and Harder on the implementation of Canada's social finance fund during Senate Question Period.
Celebrating the Work of Farm Radio International
Watch as Senator Ratna Omidvar recognizes the work of Farm Radio International to promote local food systems in rural communities across Africa.