News Releases Archives - Ratna Omidvar

News Release: Senators explore Canada’s partnership with the charitable sector

Senate of Canada Senate of Canada September 24, 2018 charities, News Releases, non-profits

“We heard from a number of witnesses this week that charities and non-profits need a home within the federal government. Our committee has a real opportunity to define how Canada can create a modern, enabling environment for the charitable sector.”

News Release: Senators Vote against Measure that would Accelerate Diversity on Corporate Boards

Offices of Senators Serge Joyal, Frances Lankin, Paul Massicotte, Lucie Moncion, Ratna Omidvar and André Pratte Senate of Canada February 28, 2018 Bill C-25, corporate governance, Diversity, employment equity, News Releases

We strongly believe that in order to increase the representation of these under-represented groups, the Government must do more than what is timidly provided for in Bill C-25. We will continue to highlight this issue in the future. We will pursue our efforts while employing the tools that are available to us through the Senate. And we will carefully monitor progress made in regards to the presence of these groups within key corporate positions.

News Release: Senate Passes Improved Citizenship Bill to Facilitate Citizenship and Restore Equality

Ratna Omidvar Senate of Canada June 15, 2017 Bill C-6, Citizenship, immigration, News Releases

Major changes to the Citizenship Act passed the final stages of law-making today, after the Senate and the House of Commons agreed to significant amendments made by Senators.

News Release: Statement on Federal Court of Canada Ruling – Hassouna v. Minister of Citizenship and Immigration

Ratna Omidvar Senate of Canada May 10, 2017 Bill C-6, Citizenship, Federal Court, immigration, News Releases

I encourage Members of Parliament to accept the Senate amendment and restore due process to all citizens facing allegations that could result in the loss of their citizenship. Such a decision would restore due process, and like other changes in Bill C-6, would close the narrative that some Canadians have fewer rights that others. This is about due process and the equality of all citizens before the law.

News Release: Senate Passes Signature Government Citizenship Bill that Facilitates Citizenship and Protects Charter Rights

Ratna Omidvar Senate of Canada May 3, 2017 Bill C-6, Citizenship, immigration, News Releases

Senators voted today to pass Bill C-6, An Act to amend the Citizenship Act and to make consequential amendments to another Act, a signature government bill that facilitates citizenship and protects Charter rights.

News Release: Senator Ratna Omidvar Introduces the Government’s Citizenship Bill in the Senate

Ratna Omidvar Senate of Canada September 27, 2016 Bill C-6, Citizenship, immigration, News Releases

“This is a good bill, but it is not a perfect bill,” Senator Omidvar said. “Improvements can be made. I expect my colleagues in the Senate will bring into focus issues of critical importance during debate. I look forward to these deliberations and to proposals which seek to reform the Citizenship Act in the spirit of the principles underlying Bill C-6.”