It’s Time to Designate the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a Terrorist Entity
Senator Omidvar is calling upon the government to immediately designate the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist entity.
Senate Business
Adoption of the SOCI Report on the Role of Gender-based Analysis Plus in the Policy Process
Senator Omidvar spoke to the committee's report on the role of Gender-based Analysis Plus in reducing barriers to an inclusive intersectional policy analysis.
What is the Government’s Position on the Plan to Remove an Electoral Riding in Toronto?
Senator Omidvar asked Senator Gold what the government's position is on a redistribution plan that will result in Toronto losing an electoral riding.
What is the Government Doing to Prevent the Exploitation of International Students?
Senator Omidvar asked Senator Gold what the government is doing to prevent the abuse of international students.
Are You Aware that Sanctions are Hampering Red Cross Aid to Syrians Affected by the Earthquakes?
Senator Omidvar asked Senator Gold if the government is aware of the difficulties the Canadian Red Cross is facing when trying to aid those affected by the earthquakes.
Will the Government Seize and Repurpose the Assets of Sanctioned Iranians? And Why Hasn’t the IRGC Been Designated as a Terrorist Group?
Senator Omidvar asked Senator Gold if the government will seize the assets of sanctioned Iranians, while Senator Miville-Dechêne asked why the IRGC hasn't been designated as a terrorist group.
Giving a Face to Iran’s 14,000 Political Prisoners
Senator Miville-Dechêne gave a statement in support of the brave Iranians standing up for women, life, and freedom.
Calling on the Government to Designate the Russian-Supported Wagner Group as a Terrorist Entity
On January 31, 2023, Senator Omidvar's motion that the government designate the Wagner Group as a terrorist entity was unanimously adopted in the Senate.
WATCH: Islamophobia Study
During the RIDR Committee's Islamophobia Study, Senator Omidvar asked about the unfair treatment of Muslims by the RCMP and CBSA, online hate speech, and if the CRA should collect data on religious charities.
WATCH: Migrant Workers Study
During the SOCI Committee's Migrant Workers Study, Senator Omidvar asked about open-sector work permits, language tests, the caregiver program, and more.