covid19migration

WATCH: Workers on the Move: Addressing Global Workforce Challenges Through Labour Mobility Partnerships

Senator Ratna Omidvar Center for Global Development June 30, 2020 covid19migration, labour shortages, migration

Senator Omidvar discusses the need for labour mobility from developing countries to Canada in order to support our growing elderly population.

WATCH: Discussing the Federal Response to COVID-19 with the Minister of Health and Department of Defence Officials

Senator Ratna Omidvar Senate of Canada June 29, 2020 covid19migration, seasonal agricultural workers, temporary foreign workers

Senator Omidvar asked witnesses testifying before the Senate's Social Affairs Committee about PPE for migrant workers, a home care allowance for seniors, and the need for more health professionals in the armed forces.

Recognizing World Refugee Day and the Impact of COVID-19 on Refugees | Senator Omidvar

Ratna Omidvar Senate of Canada June 18, 2020 covid19migration, refugees, World Refugee Day

Senator Omidvar brings attention the additional struggles that refugees face due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

WATCH: Immigration Policy on the Fly: What Have We Done and What Comes Next?

Ratna Omidvar First Policy Response June 18, 2020 covid19migration, essential workers, immigration

Senator Omidvar discusses Canadian immigration policy and the need to compensate essential workers with essential pay.

WATCH: What is the Government Doing to Protect Seasonal Agricultural Workers from Contracting COVID-19 on Canadian Farms? | Senator Omidvar

Ratna Omidvar Senate of Canada June 17, 2020 covid19migration, seasonal agricultural workers, temporary foreign workers

Senator Omidvar and Senator Gold discuss what the government is doing to address the ongoing problems with the Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program.

WATCH: Long Term Care & Canada’s Response to COVID-19

Senator Ratna Omidvar Senate of Canada June 11, 2020 covid19charitable, covid19migration

Senator Omidvar asked witnesses testifying before the Senate's Social Affairs Committee about RIFFs, a stabilization fund for the charitable sector, and the COVID-19 death rate in private facilities.

Opinion: Essential Changes for Essential Migrant Workers

Ratna Omidvar and Leslie Seidle iPolitics June 8, 2020 covid19migration, covid19ubi, essential workers

Senator Omidvar and Leslie Seidle comment on how the COVID-19 pandemic has illustrated the need to rebalance the proportions of high- and lesser-skilled immigrants to Canada.

WATCH: Discussing the Federal Response to COVID-19 with Mental Health Experts

Senator Ratna Omidvar Senate of Canada June 4, 2020 covid19charitable, covid19migration

Senator Omidvar asked witnesses testifying before the Senate's Social Affairs Committee about mental health in marginalized communities, the return of children to school, and the impact of COVID-19 on children's health charities.

WATCH: Essential Workers & Canada’s Response to COVID-19

Senator Ratna Omidvar Senate of Canada May 28, 2020 covid19migration, covid19ubi

Senator Omidvar asked witnesses testifying before the Senate's Social Affairs Committee about migrant workers, PSWs, the nationalization of long term care facilities, and the release of nonviolent offenders during the pandemic.

WATCH: Discussing the Federal Response to COVID-19 with Canadian Medical Experts

Senator Ratna Omidvar Senate of Canada May 22, 2020 covid19migration, covid19ubi

Senator Omidvar asked witnesses testifying before the Senate's Social Affairs Committee about IMGs, COVID-19 in prisons, how to prepare for the next pandemic, and the collection of race-based data.