Senate Business

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.

Senator Omidvar: Will Permanent Residents be Impacted by Bill C-75?

Ratna Omidvar Senate of Canada June 12, 2019 Bill C-75, permanent residents

Bill C-75 may have implications for permanent residents and their ability to stay in Canada. Learn more.

Charitable Sector Governed by Outdated Standards

Stéphane Baillargeon et Magdaline Boutros Le Devoir June 10, 2019

Read an English excerpt from Senator Omidvar's latest interview on the charities sector with Le Devoir.

Time for Action: Boosting Diversity Within Canada’s Charities and Non-Profits

Ratna Omidvar Blog May 30, 2019 charities, Diversity, inclusion, NonProfits

Senator Omidvar on the business case for Canada's charities and non-profits to embrace diverse recruitment.

The Benefits of Canada’s Relationship with India

Ratna Omidvar Senate of Canada May 16, 2019 business, Canada-India relations

Watch Senator Omidvar speak to the opportunities for both Canada and India to further its social and business ties well into the future.

Why Canada Must Support Bringing Crimes of Genocide Against the Rohingya to the International Court of Justice

Ratna Omidvar Senate of Canada May 14, 2019 Bangladesh, genocide, Myanmar, refugees, Rohingya

Watch Senator Omidvar support a motion calling on the federal government to help pursue crimes of genocide against the Rohingya at the International Court of Justice.

Senator Peter Boehm on Bill S-259: Corrupt Foreign Leaders Hurt the Forcibly Displaced and Erode Canada’s Tax Base

Senator Peter Boehm Senate of Canada May 10, 2019 corruption, frozen assets, migration, refugees

Watch Senator Peter Boehm unpack how bad governance can produce forced displacement and explore how Canada could use Bill S-259 to assist refugees fleeing Venezuela and other countries.

Senator Colin Deacon: Opportunities Abound for Atlantic Canada with Community Benefits

Senator Colin Deacon Senate of Canada May 8, 2019 Atlantic Canada, Bill C-344, entrepreneurship, jobs, procurement

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

Senator Diane Bellemare Senate of Canada May 8, 2019 Bill C-344, jobs, labour shortages, procurement, Quebec

Watch Senator Diane Bellemare explain how Bill C-344 would help address labour shortages in Canada and have an impact in provinces like Quebec.