Open Letter on Quebec’s Bill 21
Senators Ataullahjan, Jaffer, Marwah, Omidvar, Ravalia, Simons, Wetston and Yussuff stand in solidarity with those experiencing discrimination due to Bill 21 in Quebec.
immigration
When Will the Government Grant Citizenship to Raif Badawi? Why Are Families Waiting Years to Get a Response to their Citizenship Applications?
Senator Omidvar asked Senator Gold about citizenship application backlogs and when Raif Badawi will be granted citizenship.
Recognizing the Heroic Efforts of Canadians to Bring their Former Afghan Colleagues to Safety
Senator Omidvar made a statement to recognize the many Canadians, particularly former members of the Armed Forces, who are helping bring their former Afghan colleagues to safety.
When Will the Government Outline a Detailed Plan to Bring Afghan Refugees to Canada?
Senator Omidvar asked Senator Gold how the government plans to bring Afghan refugees to Canada and if safe houses will be funded.
Urgent Call to Action in Response to the Crisis in Afghanistan
The World Refugee & Migration Council has published an open letter calling on the federal government to resolve four major issues in order to secure the safe and timely evacuation of at-risk Afghans.
Open Letter to Minister Joly Urges the Government to to Provide Funding to Keep Safe Houses in Kabul Open
Senator Omidvar is urging the federal government to provide desperately needed funding to keep safe houses in Kabul open.
A Post-Election To-Do List for the Afghan Crisis
This excerpt from Policy Options outlines steps the government should take to respond to the refugee crisis in Afghanistan.
Evil Must not Prevail in Afghanistan
In this excerpt from the Toronto Star, journalist and human rights activist Sally Armstrong comments on the Taliban's takeover of Afghanistan.
WATCH: Pathways for Protection: Promoting Sponsorship Initiatives for Refugees
Senator Omidvar moderated a panel discussion hosted by the World Refugee and Migration Council on the humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan.
Lifeline Afghanistan Launched to Support Canada’s Goal to Resettle 20,000 Afghan Refugees
Senator Omidvar is one of the co-founders of Lifeline Afghanistan, which will engage Canadians in supporting Afghan refugees.