international students

International Students Inquiry: Recognizing the contributions of international students in Canada and the challenges that many of them face

Senator Ratna Omidvar Senate of Canada June 6, 2024 immigrants, immigration, international students

Senator Omidvar spoke to her inquiry on international studies that examined the contributions of international students in Canada and that many of them face.

Be wary of simple solutions on the foreign student issue

Senator Ratna Omidvar The Globe and Mail February 1, 2024 immigration, international students

In this Globe and Mail op-ed, Senator Omidvar discusses the Canada's international student program.

News Release: Senators Urge Governments to Better Manage Canada’s International Student Program

The Honourable Sabi Marwah, Senator Ratna Omidvar, Senator Yuen Pau Woo, and Senator Hassan Yussuff September 20, 2023 immigration, international students

To help strengthen the integrity of Canada’s international student program, the discussion paper recommends actions that the federal, provincial, and territorial governments can take.

Strengthening the Integrity of Canada’s International Student Program

The Honourable Sabi Marwah, Senator Ratna Omidvar, Senator Yuen Pau Woo, and Senator Hassan Yussuff September 18, 2023 immigration, international students

Canada must come to terms with a complex set of integrity challenges to its international student program, according to a newly released report by the Honourable Sabi Marwah, Senator Omidvar, Senator Woo and Senator Yussuff.

What is the Government Doing to Prevent the Exploitation of International Students?

Senator Ratna Omidvar Senate of Canada March 29, 2023 education, immigrants, immigration, international students

Senator Omidvar asked Senator Gold what the government is doing to prevent the abuse of international students.

Bill S-215: We need to Protect the Public Interest in Ensuring the Health of our Public Institutions

Senator Ratna Omidvar Senate of Canada May 18, 2022 bankruptcy, immigration, international students

Senator Omidvar spoke in support of Senator Moncion's Bill S-215, the Post-Secondary Institutions Bankruptcy Protection Act.

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.

WATCH: Who Counts? U.S. Elections, Geopolitics and the Implications for Mobility and Migration

Senator Ratna Omidvar Pew Research Center & International Metropolis Project December 21, 2020 immigration, international students, migration, United States

Senator Omidvar joined the Pew Research Center and the International Metropolis Project for an online discussion on international migration.

Will the Canada Emergency Student Benefit Eligibility Criteria be Adjusted to Include International Students? | Senator Coyle

Senator Mary Coyle Senate of Canada April 28, 2020 covid19migration, international students

Senator Coyle asks Minister Qualtrough how the government will assist international students during the outbreak of COVID-19.