GDX, Sen. Ratna Omidvar featured in 2016 Global Diversity List
Published on November 29, 2016
The first ever assessment of the world’s leading authorities on diversity was announced on Saturday October 31, 2015.
GDX In The News
Rethinking Private Refugee Sponsorship
Published on October 25, 2016
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.
Minister may suspend revocations of citizenship – Sen. Ratna Omidvar interview on RCI
Published on October 5, 2016
Senator Ratna Omidvar spoke with Radio Canada International to discuss the issue, and said changes must be made so there is due process in the citizenship revocation process.
Senator Ratna Omidvar Introduces the Government’s Citizenship Bill in the Senate
Published on September 27, 2016
Bill C-6 arrives in the Senate as one of the first major pieces of government legislation of the fall session. It largely amends parts of the Citizenship Act changed by the earlier Bill C-24.
It’s time for action, and new answers, on the global refugee crisis
Published on September 19, 2016
The U.N. Summit on Refugees and Migrants is an opportunity for leadership on resettlement and relief solutions. Asking the right questions is an important part of getting there.
How to Sponsor a Refugee – Podcast with Ratna Omidvar
Published on August 3, 2016
In the August 2, 2016 edition of the Center for Global Development Podcast, Senator Omidvar discusses Canada’s experience of migration and refugees, and its unique program of private sponsorship.
Senator Ratna Omidvar on CBC’s Metro Morning
Published on July 21, 2016
Sen. Omidvar spoke with Metro Morning's Matt Galloway about the phenomenal success of the Ryerson University Lifeline Syria Challenge as it celebrates its one-year anniversary.
Prime Minister announces intention to recommend the appointment of GDX Executive Director Ratna Omidvar to the Senate of Canada
Published on March 18, 2016
“I’m very proud and humbled by today's announcement. As Executive Director of Ryerson’s Global Diversity Exchange for the past two years, I’ve learned much about the rich diversity of our campus, city, province and country, and how we engage with the world through our diversity. I hope to bring these perspectives to Ottawa”, said Ratna Omidvar.
Citizen philanthropy in Canada: a race to the top
Published on March 11, 2016
The private sponsorship programme enables Canadians to act on the natural impulse of compassion.
Canada Seeks “The Perfect Immigrants”
Published on March 3, 2016
Federal Minister of Immigration John McCallum sat down for a one-on-one conversation with GDX Executive Director Ratna Omidvar at the 2016 Cities of Migration Conference on March 2, 2016.
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