Canada Should Honour Mahsa Amini’s Memory by Sanctioning Her Killers
In this op-ed, Senator Omidvar, Bill Browder, and Brandon Silver call for the assets of Iranian torturers to be seized and repurposed to help their victims.
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Russian Political Prisoner Vladimir Kara-Murza Should Receive Honorary Canadian Citizenship
Senator Omidvar spoke in support of the motion that the Senate bestow the title “honorary Canadian citizen” on Vladimir Kara-Murza and call for his immediate release.
Are You Aware that Sanctions are Hampering Red Cross Aid to Syrians Affected by the Earthquakes?
Senator Omidvar asked Senator Gold if the government is aware of the difficulties the Canadian Red Cross is facing when trying to aid those affected by the earthquakes.
Will the Government Seize and Repurpose the Assets of Sanctioned Iranians? And Why Hasn’t the IRGC Been Designated as a Terrorist Group?
Senator Omidvar asked Senator Gold if the government will seize the assets of sanctioned Iranians, while Senator Miville-Dechêne asked why the IRGC hasn't been designated as a terrorist group.
Bill S-8: We Don’t Want the Money or Presence of Sanctioned Individuals in Canada
Senator Omidvar spoke to Bill S-8, An Act to amend the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act.