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@GDXryerson

A think & do tank @TRSMRyersonU that identifies & amplifies links between prosperity, diversity & migration & anchors these in policy, research & practice.

 Toronto, Ontario, Canada
globaldiversityexchange.ca/
Joined October 2014
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Happy New Year to all. May 2018 bring safety, shelter and return to security for the millions of refugees in the world.
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"It is crucial that the govt tracks, measures and reports on #diversity in all areas." How the federal government is slowly becoming as diverse as Canada @aaronwherry @CBCPolitics ow.ly/DItp30htZhk #cdnimm #cdnpoli #SenCA
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Today on #InternationalMigrantsDay let’s elevate the conversation beyond ‘us’ & ‘them’. We all stand to gain when #immigrants, #refugees & #asylumseekers are met with compassion & good governance, both at our borders and within them #ForMigration #migrantsday #cdnimm
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Replying to @ratnaomi
@ratnaomi in conversation with @madsamia on citizenship, multiculturalism & reflections on Canada
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#Diversity is our strength. Inclusion is our choice. Let's work for both. Listen in: owl.li/6P4R30g9a8K #cdnpoli #SenCA #cdnimm
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Good news! #C6 comes into effect on October 11. Proud to see my first piece of sponsored legislation come into force #cdnimm xitter.cf/CitImmCanada/status/91…
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@CitImmCanada4 Oct 2017
Learn how #C6 #CitAct changes will help those already building lives in Canada achieve citizenship faster. #CdnCit ow.ly/gsjS30fDCZ7
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Happy to reconnect with DiverseCity onBoard Alum @MinisterISED at Advancing Diversity & Inclusion in Canadian Business hosted by @RyersonDI
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Senator @ratnaomi brings both international & Canadian perspectives to questions of how we're doing in #Diversity
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#IRB vacancies need to be filled to reduce backlog. Listen to my question to @SenHarder owl.li/rV0Z30fikkL #cdnimm #cdnpoli #SenCA
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Canada's response cannot be naively idealistic, nor should it be fuelled by cynicism. My latest op-ed on #DACA xitter.cf/globeandmail/status/90…
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@globeandmail6 Sep 2017
Canada must dare to help the ‘DREAMers’ trib.al/NEFXuLG @GlobeDebate
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Now on #pnpcbc: Sen. @ratnaomi on why she believes Canada could capitalize on the U.S. decision to end the #dreamer program #cdnpoli #uspoli
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Canada should welcome America's 'dreamers'. Irene and I wrote this in Feb. So relevant today! owl.li/W6b430eVRbO #cdnimm #cdnpoli
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My interview in @globeandmail: Digital economy gets the buzz but #immigrants are needed elsewhere ow.ly/EmO930eQ6QZ #cdnimm #cdnpoli
The digital economy gets the buzz, but immigrants are needed elsewhere, too

The digital economy gets the buzz, but immigrants are needed elsewhere, too

Those with fewer skills are necessary and will find jobs in Canada’s economy, says Senator Ratna Omidvar

theglobeandmail.com
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Read @prospect_uk's take on how the Cdn #immigration policy works including my views owl.li/EL8230ezEWz #cdnimm
How Canada's liberal immigration policy works—and why it could be a success here too

How Canada's liberal immigration policy works—and why it could be a success here too

Canadian PM Justin Trudeau turns up at the airport to greet refugees as “new Canadians”—and personally hands out winter coats. When the arguments for immigration are so strong, why won’t Britain...

prospectmagazine.co.uk
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Time to fix our uniquely Canadian border mess @globeandmail owl.li/auRM30evkOq #cdnimm #cdnpoli
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Senator @ratnaomi: Compassion must guide our next steps for Haitian asylum seekers ow.ly/RoSd30esF9q #SenCA #cdnpoli
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After 18 mths in Canada how far the family I helped sponsored has come! They have a home, healthcare and education & Mahmood is employed!
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RT @globeandmail:Compassion must guide our next steps for Haitian asylum seekers trib.al/yIP6wc2 https://xitter.cf/t.co/TsMky4TpKj #cdnimm

Compassion must guide our next steps for Haitian asylum seekers

The surge in arrivals may continue – and with it, important policy and governance questions

theglobeandmail.com
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Read my @GlobeDebate piece: Compassion must guide our next steps for Haitian asylum seekers ow.ly/chNs30eaXLu #cdnimm #cdnpoli #SenCA

Compassion must guide our next steps for Haitian asylum seekers

The surge in arrivals may continue – and with it, important policy and governance questions

theglobeandmail.com
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Thank you @marieatryerson @ChangSchool and @onBoardCanada for our discussion today on board #diversity and #inclusion!
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