Displaced People, Refugees Especially Vulnerable to COVID-19
Rachel Browne of Global News reports that government responses need to consider these populations to avoid a complete disaster.
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Four Reasons to Keep Allowing Refugees into Canada
Paula Ethans of the Tyee argues why shutting out asylum seekers is wrong and won’t make us safer.
‘Love, Loss and Longing’: The Best Books on Migration, Chosen by Writers
With all the controversy about 'American Dirt,' renowned authors join the conversation about good reading for 2020.
The Power of Good Intentions
Examining the history of Canada's pioneering private refugee sponsor program and asking important questions about how it can be improved.
WATCH: Senator Omidvar Speaks at 6 Degrees Ciudad de México 2019
Senator Omidvar participated in' 6 Degrees Ciudad de México 2019' where she speaks about diversity and inclusion.
OPINION: To Make Corrupt Leaders Pay, We Should Seize and Repurpose Frozen Assets
Read Senator Omidvar's op-ed in the Globe and Mail explaining how repurposing frozen assets would help to counter the forced displacement crisis.
Open Letter to the Prime Minister about the Rohingya Refugee Crisis
Senators urge the Government of Canada to act now on the humanitarian crisis.
Refugees Coming to Canada Want to Contribute, Toronto Job Fair Shows
Hiring event brought together over 500 refugees and over a dozen Canadian employers to find candidates jobs.
Job Fair Specifically for Refugees Gives Hope to Those Having Trouble Finding Work
"The first stepping stone to success. " Senator Omidvar talks about the refugee job fair in this CBC news article.
City News Reports from the Toronto Refugee Hiring Event
In this City News reportage, meet the job seekers and employers at Toronto's first ever refugee hiring event.