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Us&Them: Diversity, Division and a World of Difference

Us and Them: Difference, Diversity and a World of Difference – Embassy of Canada to Germany

Ratna Omidvar Laurier Institute July 25, 2017 Citizenship, Diversity, immigrants, Keynotes and Panels, migration, multiculturalism, refugees

This piece is based on a speech delivered by Senator Ratna Omidvar on April 26 2017, titled “Us and Them: Difference, Diversity and a World of Difference,” to an audience at the Embassy of Canada to Germany in Berlin.

PODCAST: A Glimpse into the Future – Migration

Ratna Omidvar, Khalid Koser and Yasmina Filali World Economic Forum July 17, 2017 Khalid Koser, migration, Podcasts, refugees, World Economic Forum, Yasmina Filali

Senator Omidvar joins other panelists from the World Economic Forum’s Council on the Future of Migration to discuss the current challenges and solutions facing the pheonomenon of global migration

Federal government passes law to end ‘second-class citizenship’

Nicholas Keung Toronto Star June 22, 2017 Bill C-6, Citizenship, immigration, refugees

Ottawa has passed citizenship changes that critics say strike the right balance between removing barriers for immigrants to become full Canadians and protecting the integrity of the system.

B.C. Civil Liberties Association and Canadian Association of Refugee Lawyers applaud end to second-class citizenship

Rattan Mall Indo-Canadian Voice June 21, 2017 BCCLA, Bill C-6, Citizenship, immigration, refugees

The BC Civil Liberties Association (BCCLA) and the Canadian Association of Refugee Lawyers (CARL) on Wednesday commended the federal government and the Senate for the passage of amendments to the Citizenship Act.

Senators’ Statements: World Refugee Day

Ratna Omidvar Senate of Canada June 20, 2017 refugees, Statements, World Refugee Day, WUSC

“Even as I grieve for the millions of displaced people in the world, I want to take a moment to share some optimism with you from the work of WUSC.”

Kick-Starting Employer Action

Ratna Omidvar Cities of Migration May 4, 2017 employment, immigrants, refugees

Hire Immigrants sat down with former executive director, Senator Ratna Omidvar, and stakeholders from across the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area – employers, government representatives and non-profit organizations – to focus on identifying employment opportunities for Syrian newcomers and how to match refugee talent to the needs of employers.

LANGER TITEL, Foto: www.stephan-roehl.de

Employers Taking Action – Syrian Refugees Jobs Agenda

Ratna Omidvar Hire Immigrants April 26, 2017 employment, immigration, refugees

Roundtable of diverse stakeholders focusing on identifying employment opportunities for Syrian newcomers and matching their talent to the needs of employers.

Senate motion aims to restore ‘due process’ to Liberal citizenship bill

Nicholas Keung Toronto Star March 28, 2017 Bill C-6, Citizenship, immigration, refugees

“Citizenship is the foundation of all rights in Canada. You just can’t take it away without access to due process,” said Omidvar, an independent senator representing Ontario. “We would like to swing the pendulum back to the centre.”

Minister open to allowing appeal process in revoking citizenship

The Canadian Press The Canadian Press March 1, 2017 Bill C-6, Citizenship, immigration, refugees

Immigration Minister Ahmed Hussen says he's open to the idea of adding a new appeal process in cases where people are being stripped of their citizenship. He says he would carefully consider any amendments the Senate proposes to Bill C-6, echoing comments made last fall by his predecessor, John McCallum.

Immigration minister defends legislation that prevents convicted dual nationals from losing citizenship

Marie-Danielle Smith National Post March 1, 2017 Bill C-6, Citizenship, immigration, refugees

A Senate amendment more likely to pass would ensure judicial hearings for people whose citizenship is being revoked for fraud or misrepresentation — for example, if they lie about who they are, their residency or past criminal activity.