migration Archives - Ratna Omidvar

Climate Change Will Produce a Knock-On Effect in Creating Mass Displacement

Senator Ratna Omidvar Senate of Canada November 16, 2022 climate change, immigration, migration, refugees, World Refugee Council

Senator Omidvar spoke to Senator Coyle’s inquiry on the importance of finding solutions to transition Canada’s society, economy and resource use in pursuit of a fair, prosperous, sustainable and peaceful net-zero emissions future.

WATCH: Senate Statement on World Refugee Day 2021

Senator Ratna Omidvar Senate of Canada June 17, 2021 covid19migration, migration, refugees, World Refugee Day

Senator Omidvar brings attention to the struggles that refugees are facing due to the pandemic, including a lack of access to vaccines.

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.

Canada Must Make it Easier for Essential Workers to Immigrate

Ratna Omidvar First Policy Response September 22, 2020 covid19migration, essential workers, immigrant, immigration, migration

Senator Omidvar comments on the need to transform Canada's immigration system to focus on both skilled and essential workers.

Could the Pandemic be the Moment Needed to Make Canada’s Immigration System More Fair?

Nicholas Keung The Toronto Star July 18, 2020 covid19migration, immigrant, immigration, migration

Senator Omidvar comments on the need for immigration to continue during COVID-19.

WATCH: Workers on the Move: Addressing Global Workforce Challenges Through Labour Mobility Partnerships

Senator Ratna Omidvar Center for Global Development June 30, 2020 covid19migration, labour shortages, migration

Senator Omidvar discusses the need for labour mobility from developing countries to Canada in order to support our growing elderly population.

Will Canada Be Open To Immigrants After COVID-19?

Senator Ratna Omidvar Policy Options May 4, 2020 covid19migration, immigrant, immigration, migration, refugees

Any calls to limit newcomers must be met with logic argues Senator Omidvar. To expand the economy and pay the surging national debt, immigration is a core part of the plan.