S-244: Better Collaboration Between Employers, Employees, & Union Representatives is Good for All
Senator Omidvar spoke to Bill S-244, An Act to amend the Department of Employment and Social Development Act and the Employment Insurance Act.
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WATCH: Migrant Workers Study
During the SOCI Committee's Migrant Workers Study, Senator Omidvar asked about open-sector work permits, language tests, the caregiver program, and more.
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.
Feds Hurried to Spend $50M Social-Finance Cash, Documents Show
In the lead up to the recent general election the federal government spent public funds destined to help build capacity for social finance projects
Why Charities Need a Home in Government
Following the recommendation of the Senate Committee report. This Imagine Canada article shows why it is time to find a home for charities and non profits within government
In Wake of Federal Election, Canadian Nonprofits Seek New Policy Framework
NonProfit Quarterly reviews the Senate report on Charities, and looks forward towards the new government implementing recommendations
Refugees Coming to Canada Want to Contribute, Toronto Job Fair Shows
Hiring event brought together over 500 refugees and over a dozen Canadian employers to find candidates jobs.
Job Fair Specifically for Refugees Gives Hope to Those Having Trouble Finding Work
"The first stepping stone to success. " Senator Omidvar talks about the refugee job fair in this CBC news article.
City News Reports from the Toronto Refugee Hiring Event
In this City News reportage, meet the job seekers and employers at Toronto's first ever refugee hiring event.
‘First of its kind’ Toronto Refugee Hiring Event
“How far would you travel for opportunity?” Mayor John Tory, Senator Ratna Omidvar, Darrell Pinto attended the Toronto Refugee Event. Senator Omidvar emphasized that it’s not about charity, but value to our society.