It’s Time to Designate the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a Terrorist Entity
Senator Omidvar is calling upon the government to immediately designate the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist entity.
immigration
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.
Canadian Citizenship by Individual Click? That’s Not a Good Idea
In this op-ed, Senator Omidvar and Andrew Griffith argue that allowing applicants to self-administer the citizenship oath would undermine the significance of becoming a Canadian citizen.
WATCH: Calls Continue for Canada to List Iran’s IRGC as Terrorist Entity
Senator Omidvar joined Power & Politics to talk about how Canada should list Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist group.
WATCH: Islamophobia Study
During the RIDR Committee's Islamophobia Study, Senator Omidvar asked about the unfair treatment of Muslims by the RCMP and CBSA, online hate speech, and if the CRA should collect data on religious charities.
WATCH: Migrant Workers Study
During the SOCI Committee's Migrant Workers Study, Senator Omidvar asked about open-sector work permits, language tests, the caregiver program, and more.
WATCH: United Nations ‘Orange the World’ in Iran
Senator Omidvar participated in a panel discussion hosted by the European Union’s diplomatic community in Toronto, the Diaspora Film Festival, and the Iranian community.
Canada Can do More to Help Iran’s Imprisoned Protesters
In this op-ed, Senator Ratna Omidvar and Senator Julie Miville-Dechêne urge the Canadian government to increase pressure on the Iranian regime.
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).