Hamlin Grange is a diversity and inclusion strategist who helps companies better navigate cultural differences. Diya Khanna is a diversity, equity and inclusion specialist. Both have great ideas on how to combat systemic racism and how organizations can ensure that they are truly diverse. We discussed systemic racism, white privilege, essential workers, how to go about creating a more diverse workforce, and the importance of immigration post-pandemic.

Bill Browder is a businessman, bestselling author, and anti-corruption activist who is well known for his efforts to have visa sanctions and asset freezes imposed on those involved in human rights abuses. We had an engaging discussion about his book, Red Notice, as well as the impact of Magnitsky legislation on corrupt officials, the purpose of the Frozen Assets Repurposing Act, and the proposal to create an International Anti-Corruption Court.

Following Senator Omidvar's speech as sponsor of Bill C-344 in the Senate, several Senators had questions about how community benefits could be utilized at the federal level. Listen as Senator Omidvar answers these questions and gives context to the important impacts community benefits have made in jurisdictions, both in Canada and around the world.

Read the Senator's speech on her official website: http://www.ratnaomidvar.ca/speech-bill-c-344-community-benefits/

On December 6 2018, Senator Ratna Omidvar rose in the Senate Chamber as the sponsor of Bill C-344 to champion community benefits principles at the federal level.

The full text of her speech can be read on her official website: http://www.ratnaomidvar.ca/speech-bill-c-344-community-benefits/

On December 5, 2018 Senator Ratna Omidvar rose in the Senate Chamber to celebrate the work being done by GlobalMedic to respond to disasters around the world.

A full copy of the Senator's speech can be read on her official website: http://www.ratnaomidvar.ca/senators-statements-celebrating-globalmedics-work-around-world/

On November 29, 2018 Canada's Senators agreed to extend the work of its Special Committee on the Charitable Sector into 2019. Senator Ratna Omidvar gave the final pitch in support of this motion.

To read a full copy of her speech, please visit the Senator's official website: http://www.ratnaomidvar.ca/speech-continuing-work-senates-charities-committee-2019/

On November 26, 2018 Senator Ratna Omidvar spoke in favour of Bill C-89, Postal Services Resumption and Continuation Act.

A full copy of this speech can be read on her official website: http://www.ratnaomidvar.ca/speech-bill-c-89-postal-services-resumption-continuation-act/

On November 26, 2018 Senator Ratna Omidvar rose in the Senate Chamber to address General Motors' announcement it would close its car assembly plant in Oshawa.

A full copy of her speech can be found on her official website: http://www.ratnaomidvar.ca/speech-closure-general-motors-oshawa-car-assembly/

On November 24, Senator Omidvar asked questions to Ministers about the federal government's back-to-work legislation for Canada Post workers.

Read more about the government's response to concerned unionized workers, as well as Canada's international labour treaty commitments, on the Senator's official website: http://www.ratnaomidvar.ca/questions-ministers-qualtrough-hajdu-back-work-legislation-canada-post-workers/

On November 20, 2018 Senator Ratna Omidvar rose in the Senate Chamber to speak to Bill C-59, An Act Respecting National Security Matters. The focus of her remarks were proposed changes to Canada's No Fly List, including how new legislation will benefit young children and other travelers impacted by the previous system.

A full copy of the Senator's speech can be read on her official website: