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Ratna Omidvar


Sober second thought is needed on C-12

The law would grant cabinet broad authority to suspend, terminate, or cancel entire categories of immigration applications whenever deemed to be in the ‘public interest.’ Without clearer definitions and safeguards, such powers could be exercised in response to short-term political pressures.

opinion | BY RATNA OMIDVAR, ALLAN ROCK | February 24, 2026
François-Philippe Champagne

Canada’s exploding wealth inequality requires tax changes

Our current tax code is not asking the wealthy to reinvest in our economy, and that failure is weakening services and programs working Canadians may use to get ahead.

opinion | BY RATNA OMIDVAR, SABINA VOHRA-MILLER | September 29, 2025

Here are two major ways Canada can significantly increase its supply of family doctors

The federal government can enhance funding to the Medical Council of Canada to asses foreign doctors, and provinces can boost investment to increase their output of graduating physicians.