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Survey Shows Support for Migrant Workers Getting More Benefits and Protections, as Senators Introduce Motion for Change

Nicholas Keung Toronto Star December 14, 2020 immigration, permanent residents, temporary foreign workers

According to a Nanos Research poll, 8 in 10 Canadians say temporary foreign workers should be entitled to the same benefits and protections as any other worker in the country.

Senator Omidvar: Will Permanent Residents be Impacted by Bill C-75?

Ratna Omidvar Senate of Canada June 12, 2019 Bill C-75, permanent residents

Bill C-75 may have implications for permanent residents and their ability to stay in Canada. Learn more.

Citizenship Numbers from 2018

Andrew Griffith Multicultural Meanderings March 13, 2019 Bill C-6, immigration, permanent residents

Read this valuable analysis of IRCC data on residency after the implementation of Bill C-6 written by a former Director General at the Department of Citizenship and Immigration.

New Impaired Driving Laws and Canadian Permanent Residents

CBC Ottawa Morning CBC January 4, 2019 Bill C-46, impaired driving, permanent residents

There are tough new laws in effect against impaired driving all part of the change that swept in when cannabis became legal, but for newcomers committing that crime could mean they have to leave the country.

OPINION: Permanent Residents Need to Follow Impaired Driving Act Law Carefully

Ratna Omidvar and Mobina Jaffer Canadian Immigrant December 21, 2018 Bill C-46, impaired driving, Opinions, permanent residents

One month after the passage of Bills C-45 and C-46, Senators Omidvar and Jaffer are looking for important solutions for Canada's permanent residents. Read more about how these new laws impact this group of immigrants.

Debate Highlights: Amending the Impaired Driving Act to Address Unintended Consequences for Permanent Residents

Ratna Omidvar Senate of Canada June 14, 2018 Bill C-46, Chamber Speeches, impaired driving, permanent residents, refugees

"Honourable senators, the amendment that Senator Jaffer has proposed is a very sensible one. It will not reduce the penalties for anyone who is charged with DUI. It will not provide special consideration or exemption of any kind for anyone who drives under the influence. It will, however, remove the severe, harsh, unintended impact on just one class of residents."

Senate spares impaired immigrant drivers from ‘sledgehammer’ penalty

Nicholas Keung Toronto Star June 13, 2018 Bill C-46, immigrants, impaired driving, permanent residents, refugees

The Senate has passed a critical amendment to the Impaired Driving Act that would spare permanent residents sentenced to less than six months from being deported.

Will the Senate pass the cannabis bill tonight? No one knows for sure

John Paul Tasker CBC June 7, 2018 Bill C-45, cannabis, immigrants, legalization, permanent residents, refugees

Independent Ontario Sen. Ratna Omidvar secured enough support for an amendment that would protect immigrants or refugees convicted of relatively minor cannabis-related offences from being barred from getting their citizenships, or from deportation. The government will consider that amendment if the bill passes tomorrow, sources said.