The biggest issues facing migrants today – and what we can do to solve them

In the management of global migration, the world is clinging to outdated infrastructure and patterns of mobility, says Senator Ratna Omidvar. The contribution immigrants make to their host communities is not widely understood, and countries need to begin showing an interest in all migrants, not just skilled labour.
Senator Ratna Omidvar with Scott Mullin, VP Government and Community Relations, TD Bank Group

Furthering Diversity and Inclusion on Boards of Governance

A $500,000 gift from TD allows expansion of board-matching program DiverseCity onBoard at Ryerson’s G. Raymond Chang School of Continuing Education.
Philippe Legrain in Conversation with Sen. Ratna Omidvar

On September 16, 2016, Philippe Legrain (Founder, Open Political Economy Network (OPEN)) sat down for a one-on-one conversation with Senator Ratna Omidvar to discuss his latest report on the economic dividends of refugee integration and employment.
Rethinking Private Refugee Sponsorship

Senator Ratna Omidvar joined Janet Dench, Ellen Woolaver and host Steve Paikin on the September 16, 2016 episode of The Agenda to discuss the strengths and weaknesses of Canada’s Private Sponsorship of Refugees program.
How To Stop The Migration Lies

Today’s debate surrounding migration is increasingly polarised, with public opinion in the US and Europe showing growing hostility towards migrants. The reality, however, is that well-managed migration can benefit national economies.

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Cities of Migration

Dec 16, 2014 Published on

Cities of Migration showcases good ideas in immigrant integration and promotes innovative practices that create inclusion and urban prosperity.

DiverseCity onBoard

Dec 16, 2014 Published on

DiverseCity onBoard works towards ensuring governance boards of non-profit and public bodies represent the population they serve.

Hire Immigrants

Dec 16, 2014 Published on

The website hireimmigrants.ca provides businesses with the tools and resources they need to better recruit, retain and promote skilled immigrants.

Flight and Freedom

Feb 2, 2015 Published on

In Flight and Freedom, Ratna Omidvar and Dana Wagner draw on 30 astonishing interviews with refugees to Canada to document their extraordinary journeys of flight.

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