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WATCH: Immigration Consequences Around Bill C-45

Ratna Omidvar Senate of Canada April 30, 2018 Bill C-45, cannabis, immigration, social sharing of cannabis

On April 30 2018, Senator Ratna Omidvar asked witnesses testifying before the Senate's Social Affairs Committee about the potential impacts Bill C-45 in its current form could have on permanent residents and other immigrants, as well as the legal issues around social sharing of cannabis. This is part of the Senate's ongoing examination of Bill C-45, the Cannabis Act.

Senators’ Statements: Donna Dasko and Valerie March

Ratna Omidvar Senate of Canada April 19, 2018 Donna Dasko, immigration, Statements, Valerie March

In 1984, while I was still relatively new to Canada and trying to find my way as a volunteer, two women that are here today, Dr. Donna Dasko and Valerie March overlooked the fact that I had no Canadian work experience and no familiar credentials. They saw something else than the places on my resumé, the strangeness of my name and they took a risk on me and offered a job. This was my first job in the charities world and it opened many other doors and windows that I believe ultimately led me to the Senate.

Canada’s Refugee Strategy: How It Can Be Improved

Robert Vineberg Canadian Global Affairs Institute April 17, 2018 immigration, refugees, reintegration

"Having a system that not only ensures more efficient, effective processing of refugees, with proper control over who settles here, will not only help Canadians maintain confidence in their refugee and immigration system. It will also ensure that Canada has a system that can respond, when necessary, to global crises when they erupt, and better help those refugees who need protection."

Environics Institute: Canadian public opinion about immigration and minority groups

Keith Neuman Environics Institute for Survey Research March 22, 2018 Diversity, Environics Institute, immigration, migration, Minorities

Results of this latest survey show that Canadians as a whole continue to be more positive than negative about the current levels of immigrants coming to this country, and with the legitimacy of refugees who have been arriving.

OPINION: Amazon HQ2 Would Be Yet Another Great Canadian Immigration Story

Ratna Omidvar Huffington Post February 12, 2018 Amazon HQ2, Diversity, immigration, Opinions, Toronto

In Toronto, Amazon's HQ2 would be yet another successful immigration story. This year, Amazon must choose whether to stay in America or apply for dual citizenship in Canada, where the right types of investments are underway. All they have to do is say "yes."

‘Good people of the world unite.’ How can we win the fight for tolerance?

Laura Oliver World Economic Forum January 23, 2018 Diversity, immigration, refugees, World Economic Forum

Leading thinkers, activists and politicians shared their thoughts on the fight for more inclusive growth and greater social inclusion, during several Davos sessions focused on tolerance, racism and LGBT reforms.

Citizenship rules have officially been changed

Margaret Jetelina Canadian Immigrant January 23, 2018 Bill C-6, Citizenship, immigration, refugees

Bill C-6, an Act to amend the Citizenship Act, has received Royal Assent. These changes to the Citizenship Act streamline the citizenship process, enhance program integrity and repeal certain provisions of the Act that treated dual citizens differently than other Canadians.

Want Immigration Reform? Look to Cities

Juliana Kerr CityLab January 23, 2018 cities, immigration

While fear, anger, and misinformation dominate the federal-level debate in the United States, its local leaders are making policies that work.

Question to Minister Chagger: How is this government supporting newcomer entrepreneurs?

Ratna Omidvar Senate of Canada December 7, 2017 entrepreneurship, immigration, Minister Bardish Chagger, Question Period

In November 28, 2017 Senator Ratna Omidvar asked the Honourable Bardish Chagger, Minister of Small Business and Tourism, about the state of newcomer entrepreneurship in Canada. The question was inspired by Ryerson University's Diversity Institute's latest report, which concluded that immigrant entrepreneurs are not starting off on the same footing as other entrepreneurs in Canada.

Senators’ Statements: Immigrant Employment Councils – Mentorship as Key to Social Cohesion

Ratna Omidvar Senate of Canada November 30, 2017 immigration, mentorship, Statements

On November 30th, Senator Omidvar welcomed Margaret Eaton of the Toronto Immigrant Employment Council and Jennifer Hollis of Immploy to the Senate. Her statement celebrates Canada's immigrant employment councils. Through employment mentorship programs, thousands of newcomers to this country have been able to find champions of their skills and success, both on and off the job.