temporary foreign workers Archives

What a Fairer Migrant Farm Worker Program Could Look Like

Zak Vescera The Tyee October 26, 2023 immigration, seasonal agricultural workers, temporary foreign workers

In this excerpt from the Tyee, Senator Omidvar discusses the temporary foreign worker program.

SOCI Committee Visits the East Coast to Study the Temporary Migrant Worker Program

Senator Ratna Omidvar Senate of Canada September 19, 2023 immigration, SOCI, temporary foreign workers

A delegation from the Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology visited P.E.I. and New Brunswick to learn about the temporary migrant worker program.

WATCH: Migrant Workers Study

Senator Ratna Omidvar Senate of Canada January 18, 2023 employment, essential workers, immigration, seasonal agricultural workers, SOCI, temporary foreign workers

During the SOCI Committee's Migrant Workers Study, Senator Omidvar asked about open-sector work permits, language tests, the caregiver program, and more.

Key Takeaways from the 25th International Metropolis Conference in Berlin

Senator Ratna Omidvar Senate of Canada October 19, 2022 climate change, essential workers, forced displacement, Germany, immigrants, refugees, seasonal agricultural workers, temporary foreign workers

Senator Omidvar gave a statement on her key takeaways from the 25th International Metropolis Conference in Berlin

Will the Temporary Foreign Worker Program Include More Rights and Pathways to Permanency for Workers?

Senator Ratna Omidvar Senate of Canada April 7, 2022 essential workers, immigrant, immigration, permanent residents, temporary foreign workers

Senator Omidvar asked Senator Gold about changes to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program.

Our Changed World: Essential Changes for Essential Workers

Senator Ratna Omidvar The Toronto Star February 24, 2022 essential workers, immigration, permanent residents, temporary foreign workers

In this Toronto Star op-ed, Senator Omidvar calls for a permanent pathway to permanent residence for essential temporary migrant workers.

Canada Needs to Improve its Immigration Channels for Essential Migrant Workers

Senator Ratna Omidvar and Zuzana Cepla Policy Options August 19, 2021 essential workers, immigrants, permanent residents, temporary foreign workers

Senator Omidvar and Zuzana Cepla are calling for a streamlined pathway allowing essential workers at a variety of skill levels to come to Canada and help fill critical jobs.

Speech: Migrant Workers are Essential to Maintaining Canada’s Food Supply Chain and Should Have Pathways to Permanency

Senator Robert Black Senate of Canada June 29, 2021 covid19migration, immigrants, immigration, temporary foreign workers

Senator Robert Black speaks in support of Senator Omidvar's motion calling on the government to create pathways to permanency for essential migrants workers.