Bill S-217: Millions of Ukrainians are in Urgent need of Humanitarian Assistance | Senator Stan Kutcher
Senator Kutcher speaks in support of Senator Omidvar's Bill S-217, the Frozen Assets Repurposing Act.
Senate Business
Press Release: Senator Omidvar welcomes the Government of Canada’s Pledge to Change “Direction and Control” Requirements for Canadian Charities in the 2022 Federal Budget
Senator Omidvar is pleased to see that the government has pledged to change “direction and control” requirements, but more detail is needed to determine what changes will be made.
Will the Temporary Foreign Worker Program Include More Rights and Pathways to Permanency for Workers?
Senator Omidvar asked Senator Gold about changes to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program.
Bill S-217: Senator Dalphond Expresses Support for the Frozen Assets Repurposing Act
Senator Dalphond spoke in support of the Frozen Assets Repurposing Act. Bill S-217 was subsequently referred to the Foreign Affairs and International Trade Committee.
Bill S-217: Senator Housakos Expresses Support for the Frozen Assets Repurposing Act
Senator Housakos spoke in support of Bill S-217, the Frozen Assets Repurposing Act.
Will the Government Make Additional Commitments to Accommodate a Wave of Ukrainian Refugees?
Senator Omidvar asked Senator Gold if the government will allow the private sponsorship of Ukrainian refugees.
Speech on Bill S-201: The Voting Age Should be Lowered to 16 Because the Future Belongs to the Young
Senator Omidvar gives a speech in support of Bill S-201, which aims to lower the federal voting age from 18 to 16.
Motion: Calling on the Government to Include Questions on Board Diversity on the T3010 and T1044
Senator Omidvar tabled a motion calling on the CRA to include questions on the T3010 and T1044 on diversity representation on boards of directors.
Senate Modernization: Will Senator Tannas Table a Motion to Address the Problem of the Senate Being Rushed?
Senator Omidvar asked Senator Tannas if he will table a motion on the issue of Senators being rushed to pass legislation.
Bill C-2: Will the Government Allow Applicants to Average Revenue Decline Over a Span of 12 Months?
Senator Omidvar asked Minister Freeland if the government is willing to provide greater flexibility in forecasting revenue decline.