The Refugee Crisis: ‘[We should] Stabilize The Hotspots Do People Can Go Back To Their Homes’
In this indepth interview, Senator Omidvar talks about the refugee crisis and the work of the World Refugee Council.
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Sponsoring Refugees Called a ‘Win-Win’ for Workplaces
This article prominently features the work of the Refugee Jobs Roundtable led by Senator Omidvar, as well as Ryerson University's Diversity Institute and the uOttawa Refugee Hub.
Senate Statement on World Refugee Day 2019
"Canada tops all other countries in refugee resettlements. This is a badge of pride, not of concern. The Canadian response has always been one of compassion. In light of the growing crisis in the world, this is not the time to change that."
Justice for the Displaced? Canadian Senator Ratna Omidvar on the CGD Podcast
Senator Omidvar joins the CGD Podcast to discuss the Frozen Assets Repurposing Act and the work of the World Refugee Council.
Senator Omidvar on Asylum Reform Provisions in Bill C-97
Watch Senator Omidvar present her concerns with asylum reform provisions in Bill C-97 in her speech before the Senate Chamber.
Verdict UK on the “Cities Shaping Migration Policy” Panel at the Pritzker Forum on Global Cities 2019
Immigration policy is mostly still set at a national or international level, but cities are the site of implementation.
“Cities Shaping Migration Policy” Panel – Pritzker Forum on Global Cities 2019
Watch Ratna Omidvar reflect on the role cities play in setting the diversity agenda with Helen Clark, David Miliband and Lefteris Papagiannakis at the 2019 Pritzker Forum on Global Cities in Chicago.
Senator McPhedran: Bill S-259 would Provide Remedies for Victims of Human Rights Abuses
Senator McPhedran zeroes in on how the Frozen Assets Repurposing Act would provide justice remedies for victims of human rights abuses.
Legislation in Canada Could Change How the World Deals With Frozen Assets of Corrupt Foreign Officials
Listen to Senator Omidvar's story of displacement and her latest work to hold corrupt foreign officials accountable for their role in producing forced displacement around the world.
Thoughts on the Award-Nominated Book “Homes: A Refugee Story”
Watch Senator Omidvar offer her reflections on the book "Homes: A Refugee Story" by Abu Bakr al Rabeeah and Winnie Yeung.