Bill S-215: We need to Protect the Public Interest in Ensuring the Health of our Public Institutions
Senator Omidvar spoke in support of Senator Moncion's Bill S-215, the Post-Secondary Institutions Bankruptcy Protection Act.
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Will Canada Extend Express Travel Authorization to Ukrainians?
Senator Omidvar asked Senator Gold if the government will extend Express Travel Authorization to Ukrainians.
WATCH: Impacts of the Russian invasion of Ukraine on Human Displacement
Senator Omidvar joined the Victoria Forum for a webinar to examine the impacts of the Russian invasion of Ukraine on human displacement worldwide.
Will the Temporary Foreign Worker Program Include More Rights and Pathways to Permanency for Workers?
Senator Omidvar asked Senator Gold about changes to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program.
Let’s Seize – Not Freeze – the Wealth of Putin’s Cronies
In this Globe and Mail op-ed, Senator Omidvar, Lloyd Axworthy & Fen Osler Hampson call for the implementation of the Frozen Assets Repurposing Act.
Canadian Response Needed to the Rapidly Developing Refugee Crisis in Ukraine
The World Refugee and Migration Council has released a statement calling on the government to lead international efforts toward ensuring responsibility sharing for Ukrainian refugees.
Our Changed World: Essential Changes for Essential Workers
In this Toronto Star op-ed, Senator Omidvar calls for a permanent pathway to permanent residence for essential temporary migrant workers.
WATCH: The Afghan Refugee Crisis: How to Resurrect the Global Refugee Resettlement Coalition
Senator Omidvar joined the Atlantic Council’s Europe Center for a panel discussion on the future of the Afghan refugee crisis and refugee resettlement.
From Leitkultur to Multiculturalism: What Canada and Germany Can Learn from Each Other About Immigration, Integration, and Inclusion
In the latest edition of the Canadian International Council's Behind the Headlines policy paper series, Senator Omidvar calls on Canada and Germany to share best practices.
Bill 21: What Will the Government do to Protect the Rights of Minorities? Will the Use of the “Notwithstanding” Clause be Challenged?
Senator Omidvar asked Senator Gold what the government will do to protect the rights of minorities no matter where they live.