Increasing the Number of Family Doctors across Canada
Senator Omidvar spoke about leveraging federal resources so that strategies could be implemented directly to address the shortage in family medicine
immigrants
News Release: Senators Advocate for Federal Solutions to Family Doctor Shortage
New report outlines two cost-effective, actionable steps to address the family physician shortage in Canada.
C-20 – Public Complaints and Review Commission Bill
Senator Omidvar spoke at 2nd reading to Bill C-20, the Public Complaints and Review Commission
International Students Inquiry: Recognizing the contributions of international students in Canada and the challenges that many of them face
Senator Omidvar spoke to her inquiry on international studies that examined the contributions of international students in Canada and that many of them face.
What is the Government Doing to Prevent the Exploitation of International Students?
Senator Omidvar asked Senator Gold what the government is doing to prevent the abuse of international students.
WATCH: 75th Anniversary of the Adoption of the Canadian Citizenship Act
Senator Omidvar joined the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean and Nahid Kazemi to reflect on their journeys to becoming Canadian citizens.
Bill C-242: Family Reunification Helps Immigrants Succeed
Senator Omidvar spoke to Bill C-242, An Act to amend the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (temporary resident visas for parents and grandparents).
Will the Government Provide More Funding to Immigrant Settlement Agencies in Areas Experiencing Increases?
Senator Omidvar asked Senator Gold if the government will increase the amount of funding provided to settlement agencies located in areas where there are large increases in the number of newcomers.
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
When Will the Government Grant Citizenship to Raif Badawi? Why Are Families Waiting Years to Get a Response to their Citizenship Applications?
Senator Omidvar asked Senator Gold about citizenship application backlogs and when Raif Badawi will be granted citizenship.