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

Nov 14, 2016 Published on September 19, 2016

In the management of global migration, the world is clinging to outdated infrastructure and patterns of mobility, says Senator Ratna Omidvar.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.

Furthering Diversity and Inclusion on Boards of Governance

Nov 8, 2016 Published on November 8, 2016

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

Oct 26, 2016 Published on October 14, 2016

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

Oct 26, 2016 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.

How To Stop The Migration Lies

Aug 25, 2016 Published on August 25, 2016

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.

GDX Annual Lecture

Mar 10, 2016 Published on

Dr. Khalid Koser, Executive Director of the Global Community Engagement and Resilience Fund (GCERF) in Geneva, Switzerland, presented the 2016 GDX Annual Lecture on March 2, 2016 in Toronto.

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John Tory: Diversity Drives Prosperity

Mar 10, 2016 Published on March 2, 2016

A welcome from the Mayor of Toronto to the 2016 Cities of Migration Conference in Toronto.

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Sunny Ways: A Conversation

Mar 10, 2016 Published on March 2, 2016

On March 2, 2016, The Honourable John McCallum (Minister for Immigration, Citizenship and Refugees, Government of Canada) sat down for a candid one-on-one conversation with GDX Executive Director Ratna Omidvar at the 2016 Cities of Migration Conference in Toronto.

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Wendy Cukier: Social Innovation in the New Economy

Mar 10, 2016 Published on March 2, 2016

The Vice President of Research and Innovation, Ryerson University, addresses the 2016 Cities of Migration Conference in Toronto.

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A leadership journey through flight and compassion

Nov 3, 2015 Published on November 3, 2015

GDX Executive Director Ratna Omidvar at the TEDxBerlinSalon "Leading in a Complex World" on November 3, 2015 in Berlin, Germany.

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