What is the Government Doing to Support Afghan Refugees in Pakistan?
Senator Omidvar asked Senator Gold about the plight of millions of Afghan refugees currently in Pakistan.
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Panel Discussion: The Evolving Situation in Afghanistan and Canada’s Role
Senator Omidvar joined the Canadian International Council’s Toronto Branch to discuss the rapidly evolving situation in Afghanistan.
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.
Standing Senate Committee on Human Rights Releases Interim Report on Canada’s Restrictions on Humanitarian Aid To Afghanistan
Read the interim report of the Senate Committee on Human Rights on Canada's restrictions on humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan.
Will the Attorney General Provide a Guarantee of Non-Prosecutions for Aid Organizations in Afghanistan?
Senator Omidvar asked Senator Gold if the Attorney General will provide an interim guarantee of non-prosecutions for Canadian aid organizations working in Afghanistan.
Open Letter: The Government Must Take Immediate Action to Allow Canadian NGOs to Work in Afghanistan
Senators Omidvar, Ataullahjan, Deacon and Jaffer urge Minister Lametti to allow Canadian NGOs to work in Afghanistan.
Will the Government Ensure that NGOs Helping Afghans Aren’t Prosecuted Under Anti-Terrorism Laws?
Senator Omidvar asked Minister Lametti if the government will ensure that NGOs are not prosecuted under Canadian anti-terrorism laws for helping vulnerable Afghans.
‘Time is Past Urgent’: Legislation Needed to Help Canadian Aid Groups Work in Afghanistan, Says Sen. Omidvar
In this excerpt from the Hill Times, Senator Omidvar calls on the government to bring forward legislation to allow Canadian aid organizations to work in Afghanistan.
Will Canada Exempt NGOs That Want to Provide Humanitarian Aid to Afghans From Anti-Terrorism Laws?
Senator Omidvar asked Senator Gold if the government will exempt NGOs from strict anti-terrorism laws, so that they can provide humanitarian aid in Afghanistan.