Senator Omidvar tables Bill S-222, the Effective and Accountable Charities Act
The bill will amend the Income Tax Act to enable charities to establish equal partnerships with non-charities.
Senate Business
Is Excluding People From Accessing MAID Whose Death is Not Foreseeable a Violation of Their Charter Rights?
Senator Omidvar asked Senator Plett how he would respond to people with disabilities who believe that they should have the right to access medical assistance in dying, even if they are not at the end of their lives.
Will the Government Commit to Providing Dedicated Support to the Charitable Sector?
Senator Omidvar asked Senator Gold about government support of the charitable sector during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Speech on Motion 27: Studying the Future of Workers
Senator Omidvar gives a speech in support of the Motion to authorize the Social Affairs, Science and Technology Committee to study the future of workers.
Speech on Bill S-209: The Merits of Lowering the Voting Age to 16
Senator Omidvar gives a speech in support of Bill S-209, which aims to lower the federal voting age from 18 to 16.
The Time is Now: Rethinking Canada’s Immigration System in the Wake of the Pandemic
Senator Omidvar relaunches her inquiry on the link between prosperity and immigration in Canada.
The Philanthropist Interview: Exploring Issues Faced by the Charitable Sector
Senator Omidvar discusses the importance of social finance and why it's time to review the Income Tax Act as it pertains to charities.
Lessons from Abroad: The Importance of Implementing Hybrid Sittings in the Senate
Senator Omidvar reassures her colleagues that countries around the world have successfully conducted virtual and hybrid sittings.
WATCH: Community Conversation: Governance Inequities with Senator Ratna Omidvar
Senator Omidvar joined Pillar Nonprofit Network to talk about equity and inclusion in the nonprofit and charitable sector.
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.