CPAC Documentaries: Becoming Canadian
Senator Omidvar took part in a CPAC documentary that explores the origins and future of Canadian citizenship.
Citizenship
Russian Political Prisoner Vladimir Kara-Murza Should Receive Honorary Canadian Citizenship
Senator Omidvar spoke in support of the motion that the Senate bestow the title “honorary Canadian citizen” on Vladimir Kara-Murza and call for his immediate release.
MPs say Russian Activist Vladimir Kara-Murza Should be Given Honorary Citizenship
In this excerpt from The Canadian Press, Senator Omidvar calls for Russian political prisoner Vladimir Kara-Murza to be granted honorary Canadian citizenship.
Press Release: All Party Group Calls for Honorary Canadian Citizenship for Detained Russian Dissident Vladimir Kara-Murza
Senator Omidvar hosted a press conference with Irwin Cotler and the Co-Chairs of the All-Party Caucus for Freedom for Vladimir Kara-Murza.
WATCH: 75th Anniversary of the Adoption of the Canadian Citizenship Act
Senator Omidvar joined the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean and Nahid Kazemi to reflect on their journeys to becoming Canadian citizens.
Canadian Citizenship by Individual Click? That’s Not a Good Idea
In this op-ed, Senator Omidvar and Andrew Griffith argue that allowing applicants to self-administer the citizenship oath would undermine the significance of becoming a Canadian citizen.
Bill S-245: To Have Inadvertently Lost Citizenship Because of Bureaucratic Missteps is Unimaginable
Senator Omidvar spoke in support of Senator Martin's Bill S-245, An Act to amend the Citizenship Act.
When Will the Government Grant Citizenship to Raif Badawi? Why Are Families Waiting Years to Get a Response to their Citizenship Applications?
Senator Omidvar asked Senator Gold about citizenship application backlogs and when Raif Badawi will be granted citizenship.
Bill C-8: Asking the Minister of Immigration about the New Citizenship Oath
Senator Omidvar asked Minister Mendicino if he consulted with immigrant communities about Bill C-8, and what is being done to ensure new immigrants learn about Indigenous history and rights upon arrival.
Amending the Citizenship Oath – A First Step to Bringing Newcomers and Indigenous Communities Together
Senator Omidvar spoke to Bill C-8, which amends the Citizenship Oath to include a solemn promise to respect the treaty rights of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples.