For almost three years I have been working to understand parliamentary procedure and grapple with the policy issues of today and tomorrow. In the process, I have learnt a great deal about myself and indeed our country. Now I want to begin sharing more about my role as a Senator – about what matters to me and what I believe matters to us all.
Here is a compilation of reflections I’ve made thus far as a Senator, including my opinion pieces to recordings of my speeches and appearances in panels. My hope is that they capture your interest and imagination as I continue to serve as an Independent Senator for Ontario.
REFLECTION: Our Response to the PS752 Tragedy Shows Canada Has Come of Age
I am heartened to see how our nation has come together. How we have grieved and mourned collectively. It shows that Canada has changed and matured.
Listen: Senator Omidvar on Refugees, Migrants & Us: The Intertwined Destiny of Humanity – Business Families Foundation, Round Peg Podcast
Senator Omidvar joins the Round Peg podcast to have a robust discussion on global migration’s impact and opportunity.
Listen: Senator Omidvar Says Farewell to Matt Galloway of CBC Metro Morning
Senator Omidvar reflects on her memories of CBC Metro Morning with Matt Galloway, as he prepares for ‘The Current.’
OPINION: To Make Corrupt Leaders Pay, We Should Seize and Repurpose Frozen Assets
Read Senator Omidvar’s op-ed in the Globe and Mail explaining how repurposing frozen assets would help to counter the forced displacement crisis.
Congratulations to the 2019 Global Pluralism Award Winners
The Global Pluralism Award winners are welcomed by Senator Omidvar and Senator Jaffer. Through their remarkable and sustained achievements, awardees contribute to building more inclusive societies in which human diversity is protected.
Watch: Indiaspora Global Forum
Kasi Rao, President and CEO of the Canada-India Business Council engages in conversation at the Indiaspora Global Forum with Senator Ratna Omidvar.
Time for Action: Boosting Diversity Within Canada’s Charities and Non-Profits
Senator Omidvar on the business case for Canada’s charities and non-profits to embrace diverse recruitment.
Thoughts on the Award-Nominated Book “Homes: A Refugee Story”
Watch Senator Omidvar offer her reflections on the book “Homes: A Refugee Story” by Abu Bakr al Rabeeah and Winnie Yeung.
Takeaways from the Launch of the Borderless Citizen Project
Watch Senator Omidvar offer her takeaways from the launch of the Borderless Citizen Project in partnership with Harbourfront Centre and the British Council of Canada.
Reflections on “Confronting Populism” | Senator Omidvar at Expand Our Horizons Summit
Watch Senator Omidvar as she offers her takeaways from a panel she moderated on confronting populist narratives around migration issues.