Statement Congratulating Anil Arora on a Well Deserved Retirement
Anil Arora is an extraordinary leader and public servant to Canada.
Strengthening the Charitable Sector
News Release: Senate Bill Will Address the Governance Data Gap in the Charitable Sector
Bill S--279 will collect and disseminate disaggregated diversity data on the governance of charities.
New Power Labs: Discussing the Need for Diversity on Boards and Other Issues Facing Charities
Senator Omidvar joined New Power Labs to kick off the New Power Network, which aims to unlock capital for underfunded and underinvested communities.
Budget 2023: Will the Provisions Affecting Charities be Removed from the Revised AMT Calculations?
Senator Omidvar asked Senator Gold if the government will remove the provisions affecting charities from the revised Alternative Minimum Tax.
C-41: We Need to Help Vulnerable People in Afghanistan Now
Senator Omidvar spoke to Bill C-41, An Act to amend the Criminal Code and to make consequential amendments to other Acts.
NDP Plans Humanitarian Exemption Amendment for Bill Easing Aid Restrictions
In this excerpt from the Hill Times, Senator Omidvar discusses Bill C-41, which is attempting to allow Canadian aid groups to operate in terrorist-controlled areas.
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.
The Open Canada Podcast Episode 18: Partnering for Accountability with Senator Ratna Omidvar
Senator Omidvar discussed the Frozen Assets Repurposing Act and the Effective and Accountable Charities Act on the Open Canada Podcast.
‘Era of Uncertainty’: How Leaders in Canada’s Non-Profit Sector are Preparing for 2023
In these excerpts from The Philanthropist Journal, Senator Omidvar discusses the new rules on non-qualified donees and the need for data collection on diversity.
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.