Alexei Navalny Inquiry: Recognizing the courage, bravery and sacrifice of Alexei Navalny and other political prisoners persecuted by Putin’s Russia
Senator Omidvar spoke to her inquiry calling the attention of the Senate to the the courage, resilience and pursuit for justice by Alexi Navalny.
Congratulating Ambassador Sabine Sparwasser on her Distinguished Service to Canada and Germany
Senator Omidvar gave a statement to recognize the remarkable tenure of the German Ambassador to Canada
Why is it taking so long for Canadian citizens and permanent residents to secure visas for their families in Gaza?
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.
Statement Congratulating Anil Arora on a Well Deserved Retirement
Anil Arora is an extraordinary leader and public servant to Canada.
Bill C-57 – Sending a Powerful Message of Solidarity and Commitment to Standing by Ukraine
Senator Omidvar spoke to Bill C-57, Canada-Ukraine Free Trade Agreement Implementation Bill, 2023.
Statement Congratulating artist K’naan on Winning a Grammy Award for “Refugee”
Artist K’naan, Grammy award winner is a fierce advocate for refugees.
Will Canada increase overseas development assistance and prioritize women organizations it supports?
enator Omidvar asked Senator Gold, the Government Representative in the Senate if Canada will increase its overseas development assistance and prioritize women organizations it supports.
Senator Omidvar Addresses the Governance Data Gap in the Charitable Sector with Bill S-279
Senator Omidvar moved second reading of Bill S-279, An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (data on registered charities) Watch
Press Release: Senate Bill Will Address the Governance Data Gap in the Charitable Sector
Bill S–279 will collect and disseminate disaggregated diversity data on the governance of charities.
Be wary of simple solutions on the foreign student issue
In this Globe and Mail op-ed, Senator Omidvar discusses the Canada’s international student program.