Will the Government Make Additional Commitments to Accommodate a Wave of Ukrainian Refugees?
Senator Omidvar asked Senator Gold if the government will allow the private sponsorship of Ukrainian refugees.
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Thousands of Afghans Await Refuge in Canada
Senator Omidvar discussed the humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan and the importance of private refugee sponsorship on The National.
Many Afghans are Still Stuck in Purgatory. We Must not let their Plight Fall off our Agenda
In this Globe and Mail op-ed, Senator Omidvar, Peter Mackay, Allan Rock, Ed Broadbent & Rachel Pulfer discuss the government's promise to resettle thousands of Afghan refugees.
From Leitkultur to Multiculturalism: What Canada and Germany Can Learn from Each Other About Immigration, Integration, and Inclusion
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.
Canada’s Afghan Refugee Response Demands Attention
This excerpt from the Toronto Star discusses the government's response to the Afghan crisis and Canada’s world-renowned Private Sponsorship of Refugees program.
When Will the Next Flight of Afghan Refugees Arrive? Will the Government Lift the Private Sponsorship Cap?
Senator Omidvar asked Senator Gold about the next flight of of Afghan refugees and if the private sponsorship cap will be lifted.
A Post-Election To-Do List for the Afghan Crisis
This excerpt from Policy Options outlines steps the government should take to respond to the refugee crisis in Afghanistan.
Senator Ratna Omidvar Helped Resettle Syrian Refugees in This Country. Now, She’s Turning Her Focus to Those Fleeing Afghanistan
Senator Omidvar and Ismaila Alfa discuss how the government should go about resettling thousands of Afghan refugees.