Diversity

Motion: Calling on the Government to Include Questions on Board Diversity on the T3010 and T1044

Senator Ratna Omidvar Senate of Canada February 10, 2022 board diversity, charities, Diversity, DiversityInLeadership

Senator Omidvar tabled a motion calling on the CRA to include questions on the T3010 and T1044 on diversity representation on boards of directors.

Time to Take Necessary Steps for a More Inclusive Charitable Sector

Senator Ratna Omidvar The Hill Times December 8, 2021 board diversity, charities, covid19charitable, Diversity, Effective Accountable Charities Act News, inclusion

In this op-ed, Senator Omidvar discusses raising the disbursement quota, the Effective and Accountable Charities Act, and the diversity deficit on charitable boards.

‘Risk Aversion’ Complicates Passage of Senate Bill to Repurpose Frozen Assets for Victims

Neil Moss The Hill Times December 8, 2021 Diversity, inclusion, racism

This excerpt from the Hill Times discusses Bill S-217, the Frozen Assets Repurposing Act, which is sponsored by Senator Omidvar.

Political Reporters not Exempt from Stories that ‘Reflect the Complexity of our Society’: Journalists, Experts

Alice Chen The Hill Times October 29, 2021 Diversity, inclusion, racism

This short excerpt from the Hill Times delves into the question of how political reporters go about covering diverse issues.

Opinion: Charities Need Money, but Also More to Spur Post-Pandemic Recovery

Senator Ratna Omidvar The Hill Times August 18, 2021 charities, covid19charitable, Diversity, Effective Accountable Charities Act News

Senator Omidvar comments on the impact of the pandemic on the charitable sector and calls for the creation of a home in government.

Who is Advocating For Canada’s Immigrants?

Naser Miftari Toronto Star July 16, 2021 Diversity, immigration, prosperity, refugees

Senator Omidvar was interviewed about the need for more immigrant representation at the federal level.

Heather Scoffield: Canada Needs More Immigrants – and not Only for the Economy

Heather Scoffield Toronto Star June 14, 2021 Diversity, immigration, inclusion, prosperity

Heather Scoffield and Senator Omidvar discuss immigration and social cohesion.

Speech on Bill S-211: An Act to Establish International Mother Language Day

Senator Ratna Omidvar Senate of Canada March 31, 2021 Diversity, immigration, Languages

Senator Omidvar describes her multilingual life and the importance of celebrating our mother tongues.

Interview: Why the Boards of Canadian Charities and Non-Profits Should Reflect the Diversity of Canada

Senator Ratna Omidvar Midday Cafe with Leonard Linklater, CBC Listen March 30, 2021 board diversity, charities, Diversity, DiversityInLeadership, NonProfits

Senator Omidvar discusses the results of a recent Statistics Canada survey that found a lack of diversity on the boards of Canadian charities and non-profits, and explained why these organization should reflect the diversity of Canada. 

The Diversity Deficit in the Boardrooms of Canada’s Charities

Senator Ratna Omidvar iPolitics February 23, 2021 board diversity, charities, Diversity, DiversityInLeadership, immigrants, NonProfits

Senator Omidvar calls on charities and nonprofits to create and publish diversity plans, and on the CRA to include questions about diversity on tax forms.