What a Fairer Migrant Farm Worker Program Could Look Like
In this excerpt from the Tyee, Senator Omidvar discusses the temporary foreign worker program.
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Chinese Exclusion Act Inquiry: Recognizing Chinese Canadian Women’s Contributions in Seeking Redress
Senator Omidvar spoke to Senator Woo's inquiry calling the attention of the Senate to the one hundredth anniversary of the Chinese Exclusion Act.
News Release: Senators Urge Governments to Better Manage Canada’s International Student Program
To help strengthen the integrity of Canada’s international student program, the discussion paper recommends actions that the federal, provincial, and territorial governments can take.
SOCI Committee Visits the East Coast to Study the Temporary Migrant Worker Program
A delegation from the Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology visited P.E.I. and New Brunswick to learn about the temporary migrant worker program.
Strengthening the Integrity of Canada’s International Student Program
Canada must come to terms with a complex set of integrity challenges to its international student program, according to a newly released report by the Honourable Sabi Marwah, Senator Omidvar, Senator Woo and Senator Yussuff.
CPAC Documentaries: Becoming Canadian
Senator Omidvar took part in a CPAC documentary that explores the origins and future of Canadian citizenship.
Statement for the National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism: Remembering Air India Flight 182
Senator Omidvar gave a statement to mark the National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism.
Statement for World Refugee Day 2023
Senator Omidvar gave a statement for World Refugee Day.
What is the Government Doing to Increase the Housing Supply?
Senator Omidvar asked Senator Gold about the impact of large-scale immigration on higher housing prices
Is the Government Working with Regional Partners to Protect LGBTQ2+ People in Uganda?
Senator Omidvar asked Senator Gold if the government will consider a special refugee program that goes beyond the existing numbers of the current immigration plan.