Budget 2023: Will the Provisions Affecting Charities be Removed from the Revised AMT Calculations?
Senator Omidvar asked Senator Gold if the government will remove the provisions affecting charities from the revised Alternative Minimum Tax.
Reduction of Poverty and Inequality
Panel Discussion: The Evolving Situation in Afghanistan and Canada’s Role
Senator Omidvar joined the Canadian International Council’s Toronto Branch to discuss the rapidly evolving situation in Afghanistan.
NDP Plans Humanitarian Exemption Amendment for Bill Easing Aid Restrictions
In this excerpt from the Hill Times, Senator Omidvar discusses Bill C-41, which is attempting to allow Canadian aid groups to operate in terrorist-controlled areas.
Open Letter: The Government Must Take Immediate Action to Allow Canadian NGOs to Work in Afghanistan
Senators Omidvar, Ataullahjan, Deacon and Jaffer urge Minister Lametti to allow Canadian NGOs to work in Afghanistan.
How the Government Can do More to Advance Impact Investing in Canada
In an op-ed in the Philanthropist, Senator Omidvar and Aatif Baskanderi suggest that investments should not just be viewed as a means to create income to fund grants, but as an opportunity to make a difference.
Bill S-211: Can Measures be Taken to Support Child Labourers so That They Don’t End Up in Poverty?
Senator Omidvar asked Senator Miville-Dechêne about Bill S-211, the Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act.
WATCH: Massey College Ethics Series – The Blight of Corruption: Does the World Need an International Anti-Corruption Court?
Senator Omidvar participated in a panel discussion hosted by Massey College on how best to deal with the scourge of corruption.
Opinion: Charities Need Money, but Also More to Spur Post-Pandemic Recovery
Senator Omidvar comments on the impact of the pandemic on the charitable sector and calls for the creation of a home in government.
Will Essential Migrant Workers be Allowed to Apply for Bridging Work Permits? And How Many Caregiver Applications Have Been Processed?
Senator Omidvar asked Senator Gold about bridging work permits and caregiver applications.
WATCH: Discussing National Childcare, Employment Insurance, and the Minimum Wage
During a meeting of the Standing Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Senator Omidvar asked about national childcare, EI reform, and the need for a low-wage commission.