GALLERY: Launching the World Refugee Council’s Report at the United Nations
On January 24, 2019 Senator Omidvar attended the launch of the World Refugee Council's report. Click on this post to view photos from the event.
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News Release: World Refugee Council Calls for Major Actions to Transform the Global Refugee System
The World Refugee Council has released its final recommendations on how world leaders can manage the global refugee system.
WATCH: Ratna Omidvar on Using Seized Assets to Help Refugees and Internally Displaced Persons
In this video, Canadian Senator and World Refugee Council Member Ratna Omidvar explains how countries — including Canada — can enact laws that would allow governments to repurpose corrupt foreign leaders’ the assets for the benefit of refugees, internally displaced persons and others who have been harmed by their action.
1,000,000 new immigrants by 2021: Canada to open doors, but is it good for the country?
In November, Senator Omidvar was interviewed by Johnathan Rumley of Yahoo News on proposals to increase the number of newcomers to Canada by more than one million by 2021. Read an excerpt of the article.
OPINION: Canada’s border is secure but renewal of immigration system is essential
"The whole process is thorough and professional, conducted with respect for our laws and for the individuals. We were both reassured that peace, order and good governance at the border."
OPINION: Myanmar must face justice
"It is too late to save the dead or undo the damage done to the Rohingya. However, the community of nations can help the survivors and do its best to try to hold the perpetrators to account."
LISTEN: Canada strips Aung San Suu Kyi of her honorary citizenship
Senator Ratna Omidvar's interview with Australia's Radio National's Breakfast program on adoption of her motion in the Senate of Canada to revoke the honourary citizenship of Aung San Suu Kyi.
Senate votes unanimously to strip Aung San Suu Kyi’s honorary Canadian citizenship
"History teaches us, when people in power are silent, that silence is tantamount to complicity."
MEDIA ADVISORY: Senator Ratna Omidvar to Table Motion to Revoke the Honourary Canadian Citizenship Bestowed to Aung San Suu Kyi
Please be advised that Senator Ratna Omidvar (Ontario) will table a motion in the Senate to revoke the honorary Canadian citizenship bestowed to Aung San Suu Kyi. Members of the media are invited to a media availability at 5 pm in the Senate Foyer.
OPINION: On Asylum Seekers, Canada Needs Solutions — Not Semantics
"In the short term, Canada must ensure that Canadians have public confidence in the system. Regardless of the numbers of asylum seekers crossing into Canada, it is essential to demonstrate that our systems work, in ordinary and in extraordinary times."