Statement: World Refugee Day 2022
Senator Omidvar gave a statement for World Refugee Day.
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Afghan MP Forced to Flee Homeland Pleads with Canada to do More to Help Refugees
In this excerpt from The Toronto Star, a former Afghan MP and three Canadian senators call on the government to bring Afghan refugees to Canada more quickly.
Resettlement of Afghans in Canada: Senators Urge Action
Senators Omidvar, Ataullahjan, Jaffer, Deacon and McPhedran held a press conference with former Afghan MP Naheed Farid to draw attention to problems with the processing of applications from Afghans seeking to resettle in Canada.
What is Being Done to Speed Up the Process to Resettle Afghan Refugees?
Senator Omidvar asked Senator Gold what is being done to speed up the process to resettle Afghan refugees.
Canada’s Asylum System is Outdated, says Authors of “Flight and Freedom”
This excerpt from the Toronto Star discusses the book Senator Omidvar co-authored with Dana Wagner in 2015, Flight and Freedom: Stories of Escape to Canada.
WATCH: Canada’s process for resettling Ukrainian refugees needs to be more flexible: Lloyd Axworthy
Lloyd Axworthy discusses the resettlement of Ukrainians, Afghan refugees, and bill S-217 on Power & Politics.
Bill S-217: Senator Dalphond Expresses Support for the Frozen Assets Repurposing Act
Senator Dalphond spoke in support of the Frozen Assets Repurposing Act. Bill S-217 was subsequently referred to the Foreign Affairs and International Trade Committee.
Bill S-217: Senator Housakos Expresses Support for the Frozen Assets Repurposing Act
Senator Housakos spoke in support of Bill S-217, the Frozen Assets Repurposing Act.
Will the Government Make Additional Commitments to Accommodate a Wave of Ukrainian Refugees?
Senator Omidvar asked Senator Gold if the government will allow the private sponsorship of Ukrainian refugees.
WATCH: The Afghan Refugee Crisis: How to Resurrect the Global Refugee Resettlement Coalition
Senator Omidvar joined the Atlantic Council’s Europe Center for a panel discussion on the future of the Afghan refugee crisis and refugee resettlement.