Momentum Builds in Senate for Bill to Seize and Repurpose Frozen Assets
This excerpt from the Hill Times discusses the Russian invasion of Ukraine and Bill S-217, the Frozen Assets Repurposing Act.
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Put Frozen Russian Assets ‘to Work’ as Reparations, Says Former Foreign Minister Axworthy, Urging Canada to ‘Lead the World’
This excerpt from The Hill Times discusses how Bill S-217, the Frozen Assets Repurposing Act, could help Ukrainian refugees.
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.
Speech on Bill S-217: The Frozen Assets Repurposing Act
Senator Omidvar describes how her bill would repurpose the frozen assets of those who've committed grave human rights abuses to help their victims.
WATCH: Massey College Ethics Series – The Blight of Corruption: Does the World Need an International Anti-Corruption Court?
Senator Omidvar participated in a panel discussion hosted by Massey College on how best to deal with the scourge of corruption.
Repurposing Frozen Assets to Assist the Forcibly Displaced — Research Paper
The World Refugee and Migration Council has published a research paper about repurposing frozen assets to assist refugees.
WATCH: Holding Kleptocrats to Account: Redirecting Frozen Assets and the International Anti-Corruption Court
Senator Omidvar discusses proposals to hold corrupt officials accountable for the damage they have caused.
Opinion: Let’s Hold the Kleptocrats to Account
The World Refugee Council recommends that countries confiscate and repurpose the stolen assets of corrupt officials to support their victims.
Legislation in Canada Could Change How the World Deals With Frozen Assets of Corrupt Foreign Officials
Listen to Senator Omidvar's story of displacement and her latest work to hold corrupt foreign officials accountable for their role in producing forced displacement around the world.