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Us&Them: Diversity, Division and a World of Difference

Us and Them: Difference, Diversity and a World of Difference – Embassy of Canada to Germany

Ratna Omidvar Laurier Institute July 25, 2017 Citizenship, Diversity, immigrants, Keynotes and Panels, migration, multiculturalism, refugees

This piece is based on a speech delivered by Senator Ratna Omidvar on April 26 2017, titled “Us and Them: Difference, Diversity and a World of Difference,” to an audience at the Embassy of Canada to Germany in Berlin.

PODCAST: A Glimpse into the Future – Migration

Ratna Omidvar, Khalid Koser and Yasmina Filali World Economic Forum July 17, 2017 Khalid Koser, migration, Podcasts, refugees, World Economic Forum, Yasmina Filali

Senator Omidvar joins other panelists from the World Economic Forum’s Council on the Future of Migration to discuss the current challenges and solutions facing the pheonomenon of global migration

OPINION: It is time for immigration 3.0

Ratna Omidvar Policy Options January 31, 2017 immigration, migration, Opinions, refugees

The next phase of immigration policy in Canada should take a more robust view of nation-building in the short and long terms.

OPINION: It’s time to restate the business case for migration

Ratna Omidvar and Khalid Koser World Economic Forum January 30, 2017 immigrants, Khalid Koser, migration, Opinions, refugees, World Economic Forum

In an age where diversity is being threatened by fear, it is critical that Canada be the beacon of gender and cultural equality.

How Davos Helps to Share Canadian Knowledge with the World

Ratna Omidvar SenCA Plus January 17, 2017 Diversity, immigration, migration, World Economic Forum

Senior government officials, entrepreneurs, and business and cultural leaders from around the world gathered together in Davos, Switzerland for the annual World Economic Forum that began on January 17, 2017.

Three hopeful trends for the future of welcoming migrants and refugees

Ratna Omidvar and Khalid Koser World Economic Forum January 9, 2017 migration, refugees

The evidence is resounding that migration is good for individuals, economies, and communities. Under the right conditions, migration can improve lives, enhance development and economic growth, and promote social and cultural vibrancy.

Migrants help economies to thrive. So why do they still generate fear?

Khalid Koser World Economic Forum December 19, 2016 immigration, migration, refugees

Migrants have also become the main driver for development. The World Bank estimates that between them they may send home as much as $600 billion this year – at least three times the value of all foreign aid. Development experts agree that remittances will play a critical role in funding the Sustainable Development Goals.

The biggest issues facing migrants today – and what we can do to solve them

Ratna Omidvar World Economic Forum November 12, 2016 Diversity, immigration, inclusion, migration, refugees, World Economic Forum

In the management of global migration, the world is clinging to outdated infrastructure and patterns of mobility. The contribution immigrants make to their host communities is not widely understood, and countries need to begin showing an interest in all migrants, not just skilled labour.

Minister may suspend revocations of citizenship

Lynn Desjardins Radio Canada October 25, 2016 Citizenship, immigration, migration, Minister John McCallum

Senator Omidvar discusses the need of due process in citizenship revocation cases along with the government's proposed moratorium.

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Ottawa softens stand on stripping citizenship over false papers

Michelle Zilio Globe and Mail October 4, 2016 Citizenship, immigration, migration, Minister John McCallum, refugees

Recently appointed independent senator Ratna Omidvar gave the keynote address. She encouraged students to pursue a career in refugee and social justice law and shared her own story of fleeing Iran as a refugee in 1981. She inspired attendees to remember that the human element in the law is as important as the law itself.