Community Benefit Agreements, Mentorship and Inclusion
Jason Ottey explains the importance of mentorship in the construction trades.
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WATCH: Cities across Canada are diverse, but are they inclusive?
In November 2018, Senator Omidvar joined a panel at Evergreen's Future Cities Canada Summit to discuss inclusive, sustainable and just cities.
OPINION: Multiculturalism doesn’t divide. It encourages belonging
If Mr. Bernier intends to attack Canadian multiculturalism, his opponents will include Canadians from every corner of the globe, and plenty of Canadians whose families have been here for generations. In other words, they’ll look a lot like Canada.
An Apology for Multiculturalism
"Not long ago we assumed globalization, with its intensity of interactions, would breed tolerance for others. Instead, we must fight for that ideal, even if flawed, now more than ever."
WATCH: Canada’s Investment in Newcomer Integration
"If there is one significant takeaway from the work currently underway in the United Kingdom and the ongoing efforts in my country, it is this: public trust in immigration systems are greatly determined by the ability of government to translate and communicate national interest into benefits that can be experienced and shared at the local level."
Ideas on diversity and action for 2018
Last Wednesday, March 14th, the UTM political science department hosted a lecture titled “Diversity 2018 and Beyond: Five Big Ideas on Diversity and Inclusion” as part of its third annual public affairs lecture. This lecture invited senator Ratna Omidvar to share her personal story and how it influenced her work on diversity and inclusion as a lawmaker in Canada.
Amending Bill C-25: Clarifying common misconceptions on Twitter
Senator Omidvar breaks down some of the most common misconceptions about diversity as she advocates for amendments to Bill C-25, an Act to Amend the Canada Business Corporations Act and other acts.
WATCH: Living Together, Right to the City – How to Build Inclusive Cities | 12th Annual Metropolis World Congress
Diversity and inclusion are not the same. One is a demographic reality; the other is a process that leads to equity and equality of opportunity, regardless of when and where you came from. Diversity is a demographic accident. Inclusion is what you do with it.
WATCH: Confronting Hiring Bias – A discussion with the Honourable Ratna Omidvar
The business case for immigration has never been more pressing as Canada’s labour market intersects with an aging population. Though Canada’s immigration imperatives focus on attracting economic migrants, labour market integration strategies will have to be examined as skilled migrants in Canada’s labour market continue to face barriers to employment.
Government Appointments and Diversity
The Liberals are largely delivering on their commitment to bring greater diversity to federal appointments