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From Leitkultur to Multiculturalism: What Canada and Germany Can Learn from Each Other About Immigration, Integration, and Inclusion

Senator Ratna Omidvar Canadian International Council January 13, 2022 AfghanRefugees, immigration, inclusion, integration, multiculturalism, PrivateSponsorship, refugees

In the latest edition of the Canadian International Council's Behind the Headlines policy paper series, Senator Omidvar calls on Canada and Germany to share best practices.

A Multilingual Life

Ratna Omidvar Senate of Canada April 30, 2019 Diversity, inclusion, Languages, multiculturalism

Watch as I reflect on the importance of languages and how they have shaped my life and career in Canada.

An Apology for Multiculturalism

Stephen Marche Open Canada August 22, 2018 Diversity, inclusion, 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."

Senator Omidvar - Barrow Cadbury Interview

WATCH: Canada’s Investment in Newcomer Integration

Ratna Omidvar Barrow Cadbury Trust May 28, 2018 Diversity, immigration, inclusion, multiculturalism, newcomers, refugees, United Kingdom

"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."

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.

Open the Doors: Canada’s strong pro-immigration policy is more than just a humanitarian stand; it’s an economic imperative

David Parkinson Globe and Mail February 18, 2017 employment, immigration, multiculturalism

Canada’s strong pro-immigration policy is more than just a humanitarian stand. It’s an economic imperative.

A multi-lingual life

Ratna Omidvar TVO November 20, 2013 Diversity, multiculturalism

The Agenda is asking people across Ontario to share their stories, photos and videos of learning and living in languages other than English. Here, Ratna Omidvar, president of the Maytree Foundation, describes a multi-lingual life.