foreign workers: In the last installment of a three-part study on unemployment in the country, titled The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly: Looking at Canadas Post-Recession Job Market," the Board reveals that the number of temporary foreign workers in the country reached 360,000 in December 2012, more than double the 150,000 figure of 2006, according to Huffington Post and More temporary foreign workers are gravitating towards Canada while many citizens still struggle to secure a job, and the Conference Board of Canada doesn't really know why. But since 2006, the Canadian labour market has changed, the unemployment rate has increased 6.3 per cent in 2006, currently at 7.1 per cent and the country, along with the rest of the world, went through the 2008 recession. So, the Board asks, why are more temporary foreign workers coming in when "Canadian youth are struggling to secure employment"? (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

financial markets: The imbalance, which is driven by technical change, the waning clout of unions and the rise of financial markets, raises issues that are primarily political. More Related to this Story, according to Globe and Mail. ECONOMY The simmering stew of income inequality Nothing lasts forever but a global trend that set in 30 years ago shows no sign of ending: a steep rise in the share of income that goes to profits and a corresponding decline in labours slice of the economic pie. LINDA NAZARETH Income inequality data still giving off worrisome economic signal (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

Havana Reporter: The Havana Reporter, an English-language semi-weekly newspaper that hit kiosks Tuesday, said the Terminal 3 upgrade will include eight footbridges for boarding and the expansion of a parking area outside the terminal. More Related to this Story, according to Globe and Mail. ECONOMY Cubas non-farm co-ops make debut this week amid move toward markets Cubas main international air terminal is getting a $10.2-million U.S. overhaul to improve operations at the overcrowded facility, according to state-run media. Cuba still allergic to private property as reforms creep forward (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

immigration department: Jason Kenney may have left the immigration department, but he now has an even greater say over reforms to the controversial Temporary Foreign Worker program, according to Globe and Mail and Politics Insider delivers premium analysis and access to Canadas policymakers and politicians. Visit the Politics Insider homepage for insight available only to subscribers. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

Joseph Maloney: STEWIACKE Joseph Maloney didnt have much happening four years ago, according to The Chronicle Herald. I tried to get work here and there, worked in the States for a couple of months, came back home and nobody recognized my certificates, Maloney said and The Shubenacadie band member was kicking around the Indian Brook reserve trying to find work with little success, despite having completed a welding course and some ironwork training. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

minister of Community Services: First, the minister of Community Services says: The report stating these changes have hurt people is totally erroneous. Thats totally wrong, according to The Chronicle Herald. People are indeed being denied special-needs allowances by caseworkers based on policy changes. The policy manual specifically says that regardless of recommendations regarding their medical necessity, many items and services will not be considered. Are caseworkers keeping track of these denials and do they know their impact and Re: Minister defends welfare rules, July 18 . The provincial governments response to our report on special-needs allowances requires a response on two counts in particular. That claim is unfounded. Our analysis was based on interviews with community-based service providers, including health-care workers, social workers, and legal-aid workers. It reflects their experiences. While we could not interview government workers despite trying to do so the government has offered no data that would refute what we heard. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

royal baby birth: The line of succession may seem assured with four generations of claimants currently living, but experts muse the capricious whims of both history and public opinion could interfere with those best-laid plans. Related Items Articles Birth of royal baby brings celebrations and a wait for first glimpse of the heir Royal fans floating on heir Prince Charles overjoyed by royal baby birth 10 things to know about royal baby traditions in Britain , according to Winnipeg Free Press. Even if he does, members of Canada's republican movement firmly believe the country will have broken with its past as a constitutional monarchy and may no longer be looking across the pond for its head of state. The newest member of the Royal Family is in line to be a future king of Canada. But as Prince William, his wife Kate and millions of others celebrate Monday's birth, monarchists and republicans alike questioned the role the latest heir to the throne would play in Canadian affairs. If historical precedent is any guide, royal boosters suggest unpredictable developments within the Royal Family may prevent the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's first-born child from succeeding to the throne at all. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

queue jumpers: Legitimate Canadians or queue jumpers? Letters July 20, according to The Star. It is important to recognize that there is no queue for refugees and refugee claimants because they are not immigrants. The number of refugees who enter Canada annually in no way affects the number of immigrants who are admitted and Re: Legitimate Canadians or queue jumpers? Letters July 20 The letters included under the above headline summarized a common misconception about Canadas immigration system, and particularly about the distinction between immigrants and refugees. Repeatedly, refugee claimants arriving at our borders lead to accusations that they are queue jumpers. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

Lee Enterprises Inc.: The profit, which reversed a year-ago loss, pleased investors. Lee's stock jumped 31 cents, or 11 per cent, to close Tuesday's trading at $3.10. Earlier in the day, the stock touched $3.20, its highest price in more than two years. , according to Winnipeg Free Press. Revenue fell 3 per cent to $167 million from $171.7 million. DAVENPORT, Iowa - Lee Enterprises Inc., publisher of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch and other newspapers, said Tuesday that it had net income of $1.8 million in its fiscal third quarter, helped by growth at its digital operations and cost cutting. For the April-June period, Lee's profit amounted to 3 cents per share, compared with a loss of $1.1 million, or 3 cents per share, in the same period a year ago. Excluding one-time items, the Davenport, Iowa, company said it earned an adjusted profit of $3.3 million or 6 cents per share in the recent quarter. The adjusted profit a year ago was $1.5 million or 3 cents per share. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

Premier Wynne: Every premiers meeting runs the risk of issue overload. Premier after premier wants his or her favorite political concern to be at the top of the Christmas tree, and they with it. And, like a tree with too many ornaments, it is prone to fall over. As host, and chair, Premier Wynne needs to avoid that ignominy and the usual Council statement calling for more federal money for everything and no federal interference on anything, according to The Star. All are worthy. But our premiers should be listening to what Canadians are talking about these days: the weather and There is an unwritten understanding when premiers gather that the host premiers top priority always gets favourable attention from colleagues. This week, when the thirteen premiers meet for the annual summer Council of the Federation session at Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne has a chance to make a mark on her priority. What will it be? Her work is cut out for her. Niagara-on-the-Lake is shaping up to be such a gathering. A lot is being put on the table, from abolishing the Senate to energy strategy to Employment Insurance to skills training. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.