immigration

Immigration Inquiry: Acknowledging the Contributions of Immigrants to Canada | Senator Tony Loffreda

Senator Tony Loffreda Senate of Canada March 31, 2021 immigrant inquiry, immigration, prosperity

Senator Loffreda speaks in support of Senator Omidvar's inquiry into immigration and prosperity.

Speech on Bill S-211: An Act to Establish International Mother Language Day

Senator Ratna Omidvar Senate of Canada March 31, 2021 Diversity, immigration, Languages

Senator Omidvar describes her multilingual life and the importance of celebrating our mother tongues.

A Practical First Step to Distance Ourselves from the Monarchy

Senator Ratna Omidvar iPolitics March 15, 2021 Citizenship, immigrants, immigration, senate

Senator Omidvar proposes giving new Canadians the option to swear their allegiance to the Queen or to Canada when taking the citizenship oath.

Canada at a Crisis Point: Do we Manage our Growth or Accept our Decline?

Lisa Lalande The Philanthropist March 3, 2021 charities, covid19migration, immigrants, immigration

Lisa Lalande outlines the need for long-term planning in order for Canada to effectively use immigration to drive population growth.

WATCH: Reflecting on Canada’s Expatriates and Future in International Education ft. John Stackhouse

John Stackhouse Senate of Canada January 28, 2021 covid19migration, expats, immigration, international students, Webinars

John Stackhouse discusses the impact of the pandemic on immigration, the importance of engaging with Canadian expatriates and our future as a leader in international education.

In the News: Canadians Support Allowing Temporary Workers to Stay

January 22, 2021 covid19migration, immigration, permanent residents, temporary foreign workers

Senator Ratna Omidvar and Senator Rob Black are calling on the government to provide a way for temporary foreign workers to remain in Canada.

Senators and Unions Push for Temporary Migrant Workers to Remain in Canada

Fabian Dawson The Toronto Star January 21, 2021 covid19migration, immigration, permanent residents, temporary foreign workers

Senator Ratna Omidvar plans to move a motion calling on the government to provide a way for temporary foreign workers to remain in Canada.

Let’s Grant ‘Dreamers’ Their Wish to Become Permanent Residents of Canada

Senator Ratna Omidvar iPolitics January 20, 2021 asylum seekers, covid19migration, Dreamers, immigration, temporary foreign workers

Senator Omidvar outlines why the government should offer asylum-seekers, temporary foreign workers and undocumented workers pathways to permanency.

Can Immigration Boost Canada’s Economy?

Senator Ratna Omidvar TVO January 19, 2021 covid19migration, Economy, immigration, refugees

Senator Omidvar discusses why immigration is vital to Canada's economic wellbeing on The Agenda with Steve Paikin.

WATCH: Canada Must Show Leadership in Protecting the Rights of Refugees

Senator Ratna Omidvar Canadian Council for Refugees January 13, 2021 covid19migration, immigration, refugees

Senator Omidvar discusses Canada's role in refugee resettlement during the Canadian Council for Refugees' Fall 2020 Consultation.