WATCH: 75th Anniversary of the Adoption of the Canadian Citizenship Act
Senator Omidvar joined the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean and Nahid Kazemi to reflect on their journeys to becoming Canadian citizens.
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Will the Government Provide More Funding to Immigrant Settlement Agencies in Areas Experiencing Increases?
Senator Omidvar asked Senator Gold if the government will increase the amount of funding provided to settlement agencies located in areas where there are large increases in the number of newcomers.
Bill C-8: Asking the Minister of Immigration about the New Citizenship Oath
Senator Omidvar asked Minister Mendicino if he consulted with immigrant communities about Bill C-8, and what is being done to ensure new immigrants learn about Indigenous history and rights upon arrival.
Amending the Citizenship Oath – A First Step to Bringing Newcomers and Indigenous Communities Together
Senator Omidvar spoke to Bill C-8, which amends the Citizenship Oath to include a solemn promise to respect the treaty rights of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples.
WATCH: Canada’s Investment in Newcomer Integration
"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."