Canada Faces a Staggering Immigration Backlog. With the Border Reopening and Applicants Anxious to get Here, How Should Ottawa Prioritize?
In this excerpt, Senator Omidvar comments on the immigration backlogs caused by the pandemic.
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Building on COVID-Period Immigration Levels: The Economic Case
The Conference Board of Canada and the Century Initiative have released a report on the projected economic impacts of different immigration targets.
Will Essential Migrant Workers be Allowed to Apply for Bridging Work Permits? And How Many Caregiver Applications Have Been Processed?
Senator Omidvar asked Senator Gold about bridging work permits and caregiver applications.
Speech: Migrant Workers are Essential to Maintaining Canada’s Food Supply Chain and Should Have Pathways to Permanency
Senator Robert Black speaks in support of Senator Omidvar's motion calling on the government to create pathways to permanency for essential migrants workers.
WATCH: Senate Statement on World Refugee Day 2021
Senator Omidvar brings attention to the struggles that refugees are facing due to the pandemic, including a lack of access to vaccines.
Press Release: Senator Ratna Omidvar calls on the Federal Government to match Canadians’ donations to India battling COVID-19
Senator Omidvar tabled a motion in the Senate asking the Government of Canada to match the generous donations made by Canadians to India for Covid-19 related relief.
WATCH: Century Initiative and The Globe and Mail Present People and Prosperity: Planning for Canadian Growth
Senator Omidvar, Karim Bardeesy, Dr. Marie Delorme and Goldy Hyder discuss post-pandemic immigration levels and the need for governance equity.
Canada at a Crisis Point: Do we Manage our Growth or Accept our Decline?
Lisa Lalande outlines the need for long-term planning in order for Canada to effectively use immigration to drive population growth.
WATCH: Reflecting on Canada’s Expatriates and Future in International Education ft. John Stackhouse
John Stackhouse discusses the impact of the pandemic on immigration, the importance of engaging with Canadian expatriates and our future as a leader in international education.
In the News: Canadians Support Allowing Temporary Workers to Stay
Senator Ratna Omidvar and Senator Rob Black are calling on the government to provide a way for temporary foreign workers to remain in Canada.