Immigration and Integration

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Why is it taking so long for Canadian citizens and permanent residents to secure visas for their families in Gaza?

Senator Ratna Omidvar Senate of Canada March 26, 2024 immigration, refugees

Senator Omidvar asked Senator Gold why is it taking so long for Canadian citizens and permanent residents to secure visas for their families in Gaza.

Be wary of simple solutions on the foreign student issue

Senator Ratna Omidvar The Globe and Mail February 1, 2024 immigration, international students

In this Globe and Mail op-ed, Senator Omidvar discusses the Canada's international student program.

What is Being Done to Prevent People Associated with the IRGC From Coming to Canada?

Senator Ratna Omidvar Senate of Canada November 30, 2023 immigration, Iran, ViolenceAgainstWomen

Senator Omidvar asked Senator Gold when the government will act on the motions passed in the House of Commons and Senate.

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What is the Government Doing to Support Afghan Refugees in Pakistan?

Senator Ratna Omidvar Senate of Canada November 14, 2023 AfghanRefugees, immigration, refugees

Senator Omidvar asked Senator Gold about the plight of millions of Afghan refugees currently in Pakistan.

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.

News Release: Senators Urge Governments to Better Manage Canada’s International Student Program

The Honourable Sabi Marwah, Senator Ratna Omidvar, Senator Yuen Pau Woo, and Senator Hassan Yussuff September 20, 2023 immigration, international students

To help strengthen the integrity of Canada’s international student program, the discussion paper recommends actions that the federal, provincial, and territorial governments can take.

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.

Strengthening the Integrity of Canada’s International Student Program

The Honourable Sabi Marwah, Senator Ratna Omidvar, Senator Yuen Pau Woo, and Senator Hassan Yussuff September 18, 2023 immigration, international students

Canada must come to terms with a complex set of integrity challenges to its international student program, according to a newly released report by the Honourable Sabi Marwah, Senator Omidvar, Senator Woo and Senator Yussuff.