Postmedias Lee Berthiaume: A leaked memo shows that in the leadup to this weeks cabinet shuffle, the PMO asked ministerial offices to provide a list of unhelpful bureaucrats and "friend or enemy stakeholders" to guide the incoming boss on who to meet and avoid, according to Huffington Post. Kent told Postmedias Lee Berthiaume that while it makes sense for an incoming minister to be briefed, language the separates friends from foes is "juvenile" and harkens back to the "enemies list" compiled by former U.S. president Richard Nixon , which came to light during the Watergate scandal. It's unclear whether Kent was referring to the use of the term by the press or by the PMO and Former environment minister Peter Kent , shuffled to the backbench on Monday, has a problem with the so-called "enemy lists" reportedly given to new ministers by the Prime Ministers Office. The PMO has not confirmed or denied the memo's authenticity. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

France: Not everyone thinks thats appropriate, and some are calling for a boycott, according to The Star. Hollandes office would not comment on whether the president, a Socialist who has pushed for more womens rights, knew about the Femen inspiration and PARIS The new face of France or at least the official postage stamp for the President Fran ois Hollande era is modelled after a Ukrainian woman who takes her top off to defend feminist causes. Hollande on Sunday unveiled the new stamp, meant to represent Marianne, a symbol of France and French youth since the revolution. Afterward, artist Olivier Ciappa said the image was modelled largely after Inna Shevchenko, an activist with the group Femen who received political asylum in France. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

Stephen Harper: For all the breathless claims the biggest realignment of ministers in recent years, the infusion of youth, the ascent of women the new cabinet is about the messengers, not the message. , according to Times Colonist. But Harper isnt interested in change. He thinks the problem is packaging. Stephen Harper has done what all prime ministers do when their governments are in trouble: rearrange faces. Historically, cabinet shuffles are more style than substance, and here the prime minister honours a venerable tradition. Had Harper wanted to signal a shift on reducing the deficit, he would have dropped Jim Flaherty, an able public servant. Had he wanted a shift in foreign policy less harsh rhetoric, less megaphone diplomacy he would have dropped John Baird. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

WASHINGTON Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke: WASHINGTON Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke said Wednesday that Congress is the largest obstacle to faster economic growth, and he warned that upcoming decisions about fiscal policy could once again undermine the U.S. recovery, according to The Chronicle Herald. Moreover, he said, Congress could make things worse later this year and The economic recovery has continued at a moderate pace in recent quarters despite the strong headwinds created by federal fiscal policy, Bernanke said in the opening line of his prepared remarks to a congressional committee. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

Premier Darrell Dexter: The federal government and the union representing diplomats and immigration officers abroad have been locked in a contract negotiation battle for months. As part of escalating job action measures, diplomats at key visa application centres including Beijing, Delhi, Sao Paolo and Mexico City have withdrawn their services, according to CBC. Dexter said the application slowdown could force international students to opt for American schools where the visa process is speedier and Premier Darrell Dexter says he'll talk with his fellow Atlantic premiers about escalating job action measures by Canada's Foreign Service officers that are keeping international students out of the country. Earlier this week the Association of Atlantic Universities pleaded for an end to the contract dispute, saying it's getting more difficult for international students to get the necessary visas to study in Canada. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

income groups: Thats the kind of economics that low- and middle-income earners face if they try to make more money, says an analysis by the C.D. Howe Institute, according to The Star. The Howe analysis finds that the lower income groups face a double penalty as their income increases. Not only does their tax rate increase with their income; they also face clawbacks of benefits that they have been receiving and Make an extra dollar; pay 68 cents tax. In fact, the study finds, low- and mid-income earners face a higher tax rate on each extra dollar earned than high-income earners. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

Edward Snowden: Russian lawyer Anatoly Kucherena said Snowden believed it would be unsafe to try to travel to Latin America soon because of U.S. efforts to return him to the United States to face espionage charges. , according to Reuters and MOSCOW - Former U.S. spy agency contractor Edward Snowden has no plans to leave Russia soon and does not rule out eventually applying for citizenship, a lawyer helping the American with his bid for temporary asylum in Russia said on Wednesday. Reporting by Alexei Anishchuk; Writing by Steve Gutterman, editing by Elizabeth Piper (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

Halifax: In this economic climate, it is a challenge to find gainful employment. It is a difficult time across the world and Halifax is no different, according to The Chronicle Herald. Clients are working in many positions for different companies in Halifax, performing a wide range of tasks, from clerical work to housekeeping and Jamie lands a job that means a lot Imagine, then, the obstacles faced by someone with an intellectual disability when trying to find a job. At Prescott Group in Halifax, we work with individuals with intellectual disabilities both at our centre on Prescott Street and in the community through Prescott Employment Services. We provide support and guidance throughout the job search process, including resum development, and interview preparation, and also provide ongoing support to both the client and the employer. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

Canadian Doctors for Refugee Health Care: Chris Alexander is the new minister of Immigration. CP , according to Winnipeg Free Press. "I hope it doesn't usher in any worsening of the situation," said Dr. Mike Dillon, with Canadian Doctors for Refugee Health Care. The city physician helped organize rallies when the federal government last summer cut supplemental health benefits for privately sponsored refugees and refugee claimants. Jason Kenney moves from Immigration minister to minister of Employment and Social Development. CP Enlarge Image Advocates for Manitoba newcomers, critical of former immigration minister Jason Kenney's "tumultuous reign," aren't expecting much difference under his replacement, former diplomat Chris Alexander. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

Camilo Da Silva Sanvezzo: Surrounded by two defenders, Camilo pulled in the ball with the inside of his right knee and then, the ball not touching the ground, immediately popped it ahead with his left knee, eluding his first pursuer. The striker tapped the ball farther ahead with a quick right foot, getting by the second man, and burst towards, and into, the penalty box. The first defender had reclaimed ground, making a last stand, but Camilos dribbling, a push left, and a swift cut right, shook him and a right-footed blast, from 10 metres out, was instantly in the back of the net. Watch: Whitecaps 3, Fire 1 More Related to this Story, according to Globe and Mail. MLS Camilo #039;s brilliance helps Whitecaps keep unbeaten streak going in K.C and It was, in the words of the announcer, Brazilian magic. Camilo Da Silva Sanvezzo, the young star scorer of the surging Vancouver Whitecaps, whose conjuring of great goals has flowed, ebbed and now flows again, corralled a big, arcing pass midway up the offensive end. MLS Camilo moves into scoring lead as Whitecaps beat Fire (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.