Welcoming Germany’s New Ambassadors to Canada
Senator Ratna Omidvar welcomed Tjorven Bellmann and Matthias Lüttenberg to their new posts.
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Congratulating Ambassador Sabine Sparwasser on her Distinguished Service to Canada and Germany
Senator Omidvar gave a statement to recognize the remarkable tenure of the German Ambassador to Canada
Key Takeaways from the 25th International Metropolis Conference in Berlin
Senator Omidvar gave a statement on her key takeaways from the 25th International Metropolis Conference in Berlin
WATCH: 30 Years of German Unity and Canadian Partnership: Past, Present, and Future
Senator Omidvar joined Peter Mansbridge, former Prime Minister Brian Mulroney and Professor Alexander Reisenbichler to discuss common challenges faced by Germany and Canada.
Germany: Migration Bolsters Innovation, Patents
"Nearly one in 10 patent applications in Germany were filed by inventors with a non-German background, a study has revealed."
Helping Students Go Global
On October 26 2018 Senator Omidvar spoke at the Global Career Booster German(y) event hosted by Toronto Goethe-Institut and the University of Toronto's Department of Germanic Languages and Literature.
Respect for Diversity and Inclusion of Migrants in Germany
In a frank and candid address, Senator Omidvar emphasized that diversity and pluralism are Canada’s strengths. While acknowledging that racism and discrimination continue to exist, she explained that the particular history, geography, and immigration policies of Canada have made it a place where difference is more accommodated.
Leadership has gone wrong. 4 insights on how to fix it
"I think political leadership is opportunistic and it has to be, because of the election cycle," she said. However, she said that "as an immigrant, I have three passports in my life, I want to see points of light in all this discourse about difficulties and betrayals."
Kimchee to Latkes – German President visits Kensington Market
“My family and I have lived and experienced these stories – stories that are grounded in common experiences of arrival, endurance and redemption. And our loyalty, commitment and appreciation for this country is boundless.“