Denise Balkissoon Tots: Denise Balkissoon Tots and frocks aside, the royals have overstayed their welcome, according to Globe and Mail. Amid visa delays, Bogota embassy advises would-be visitors to Canada to stay home Watch A small group of landed immigrants with republican views who have refused Canadian citizenship because the ceremony involves swearing an oath to the Queen will be in a Toronto courtroom on Friday, facing off with the federal government in an attempt to have this citizenship requirement declared unconstitutional. More Related to this Story JOCELYN L TOURNEAU Multiculturalism died, and Harper replaced it with #034;royalization #034; (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

Canadians: Canadians politically inactive, July 8, according to The Star. Since much of the political information provided to Canadians is filtered censored through a private cartel of journalists and their employers, some with little or no technical, scientific, legal, historical and other relevant important knowledge, a good place to start would be to remove the exclusive access to members of the Canadian Parliamentary Press Gallery Inc. and open access to the House of Commons parliamentary press gallery facilities and services equally to all Canadians and Re: Canadians politically inactive, July 8 The Samara report, a report on political participation in Canada, concludes, Politics will only improve when citizens demand change, and when working within politics is better understood and viewed as a critical part of citizenship. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

Deepti Govind: n" - Canada's economy will gather pace from a sluggish second quarter as it benefits from rebounding U.S. growth, but subdued domestic demand will still be a drag, a poll of economists showed on Thursday, according to Reuters. The quarterly poll of 31 economists taken over the past week pegged Canada's 2013 growth rate at 1.7 percent, up from the 1.6 percent predicted in a similar survey taken three months ago and By Deepti Govind After surprising forecasters by growing at a much faster-than expected 2.5 percent annualized rate in the first quarter of the year, growth is seen slipping to 1.6 percent in the second quarter, then rising steadily. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

Bernanke: The S P/TSX composite index ran up 186.33 points to 12,493.26, pushing the TSX back into positive territory for the year, albeit only by 60 points or 0.5 per cent, according to CTV. The greenback weakened sharply following Bernanke's comments and the Canadian dollar surged 1.21 cents to 96.29 cents US after hitting an intraday high of 96.43 cents US and TORONTO -- The Toronto stock market and the loonie were sharply higher Thursday after U.S. Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke offered reassurances that a key stimulus measure that has helped global markets rebound this year isn't going away any time soon. Bernanke said in a speech after markets closed Wednesday that the U.S. economy still needs help from the central bank's low interest rate policies because unemployment remains high and inflation is below the Fed's target. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

Mohammed Morsi: Hes in no mood to celebrate as Egypt veers into bloodshed and anxiety following the military overthrow of elected president Mohammed Morsi last week, according to The Star. Photos : Ramadan begins around the world CAIRO t of Ramadan is a time of joy for Muslims, launching a month of night feasts and parties. But in Cairo this week, Ali Mohamed isnt stringing up his multicoloured lanterns in the street. Instead, he is taking them down. Oh, Lord! What has happened to us? Please help us, said Mohamed, a 52-year-old mechanic, as he stepped down his ladder, trailing a rope of small, coloured glass lamps, known as fanous . (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

Toronto stock market: TORONTO - The Toronto stock market and the loonie were sharply higher Thursday after U.S. Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke offered reassurances that a key stimulus measure that has helped global markets rebound this year isn't going away any time soon. , according to Winnipeg Free Press. Bernanke said in a speech after markets closed Wednesday that the U.S. economy still needs help from the central banks low interest rate policies because unemployment remains high and inflation is below the Feds target. A taxi across Bay Street in Toronto's financial district in Toronto on June 14, 2012. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette The S P/TSX composite index ran up 186.33 points to 12,493.26, pushing the TSX back into positive territory for the year, albeit only by 60 points or 0.5 per cent. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

Rumana Monzur: But she hasnt seen her daughter in more than two years, according to The Star. Each moment, I miss seeing her my daughter and not only her, I miss seeing people, Monzur, 35, said Wednesday. Monzur has spent the past two years on a remarkable recovery that saw her finish a masters degree at the University of British Columbia, where she now lives with her six-year-old daughter and her parents. She is now preparing to attend law school and VANCOUVER Rumana Monzur can picture a towering mountain or the blue sky on a sunny day. She remembers what the ocean looks like and can still conjure an image of water stretching out to the horizon. During a trip home to visit her family in Bangladesh, she was the victim of a vicious domestic assault that left her blind and her husband charged with attempted murder. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

Venezuela: I see in the press that you re considering asylum in Venezuela. If thats true, I d like to make you a business proposal. I think you and I could make millions of dollars here using your new expertise on applying for asylum abroad. , according to Winnipeg Free Press. Dont get me wrong. Venezuela is a great country, with friendly people and breathtaking natural beauty. There are Caribbean beaches and snow-capped mountains in the Andes. We should take a road trip: Gasoline costs just one cent a gallon. But you might have trouble buying a new car. At the very least, you ll need patience. Soldiers, police officers and government officials have first dibs. Dear Mr. Snowden, You ll soon see that there are thousands of Venezuelans who would love to flee and start over in other countries. Long lines of people hoping to snag visas or passports form each morning outside the U.S. and European embassies in Caracas. After you arrive, we could counsel them on the best way to leave. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

Prime Minister Stephen Harper: While a shuffle means more to Ottawa insiders than to the average Canadian, the moves can signal shifts in the governments focus or its intention to reach out to a certain demographic, such as women or young voters, according to CTV. The moves give the prime minister an opportunity to put a fresh face on his cabinet mid-way to the next election, including mixing in some rising stars with veteran ministers, according to political commentator Scott Reid, former adviser to prime minister Paul Martin and Prime Minister Stephen Harper will set the team that will see his government through to the next election with a cabinet shuffle that is expected any day now. A number of veteran Conservatives have announced in recent weeks that they are either stepping down from their posts or do not intend to seek re-election in 2015, having been asked by the prime minister to declare their intentions as he decides to whom to assign key responsibilities. Minister of State for Finance Ted Menzies and Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Diane Ablonczy have both said they will not run in the next election. Fisheries Minister Keith Ashfield stepped down for health reasons. Public Safety Minister Vic Toews resignedfrom public life, and Sen. Marjory LeBreton stepped down from her role as government leader in the Upper Chamber. Environment Minister Peter Kent posted an intriguing message to his Facebook page, saying he would enthusiastically embrace a move to the backbench if that is where he finds himself, though he intends to run for re-election. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

U.S. Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke: The S P/TSX composite index ran up 186.33 points to 12,493.26, pushing the TSX back into positive territory for the year, albeit only by 60 points or 0.5 per cent, according to The Star. The greenback weakened sharply following Bernankes comments and the Canadian dollar surged 1.21 cents to 96.29 cents U.S. after hitting an intraday high of 96.43 cents U.S. and The Toronto stock market and the loonie were sharply higher Thursday after U.S. Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke offered reassurances that a key stimulus measure that has helped global markets rebound this year isnt going away any time soon. Bernanke said in a speech after markets closed Wednesday that the U.S. economy still needs help from the central banks low interest rate policies because unemployment remains high and inflation is below the Feds target. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.