The Power of Good Intentions
Examining the history of Canada's pioneering private refugee sponsor program and asking important questions about how it can be improved.
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WATCH: Senator Omidvar Speaks at 6 Degrees Ciudad de México 2019
Senator Omidvar participated in' 6 Degrees Ciudad de México 2019' where she speaks about diversity and inclusion.
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.
Canadians not Divided on Immigration and Refugee Issues – Environics Institute
Environics Institute's public opinion poll about immigration shows that eight in ten Canadians believe that immigration helps the Canadian Economy.
Starbucks Canada Leads Top Canadian Companies in First-of-its-Kind Refugee Hiring Event with Tent Partnership for Refugees
Senator Ratna Omidvar opening the Toronto Refugee Hiring Event, “Hiring refugees is not only a good thing to do but it makes economic sense. Refugees are smart, determined & loyal”
Watch: Indiaspora Global Forum
Kasi Rao, President and CEO of the Canada-India Business Council engages in conversation at the Indiaspora Global Forum with Senator Ratna Omidvar.
Podcast: Is it Racist to Want Less Immigration?
Senator Omidvar speaks with Steve Paikin who is asking the question... Is it racist to want less immigration?