We Must Learn from the WE Charity Controversy
Senator Ratna Omidvar and Yves Savoie discuss how the true failure of the WE Charity is a failure of governance and transparency.
Senate Business
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.
Government Should Change Outmoded Fundraising Rules for Charities
Senator Ratna Omidvar comments on the need to update laws and regulations that hinder Canadian charities from being able to deliver on their missions.
Why Chrystia Freeland Needs to Reform the Charitable Sector
Senator Ratna Omidvar provides tangible suggestions to the Minister of Finance on how to improve the charitable sector.
Sports Philanthropy at an Inflection Point: Will the Pandemic Change How We Fund Community Athletics?
Senator Omidvar comments on the need to update the CRA’s qualified donees list to help address the funding issues experienced by sports organizations.
WATCH: Discussing the Federal Response to COVID-19 with the Minister of Health and Department of Defence Officials
Senator Omidvar asked witnesses testifying before the Senate's Social Affairs Committee about PPE for migrant workers, a home care allowance for seniors, and the need for more health professionals in the armed forces.
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.