Edward Snowden: A state news agency in Russia said Snowden has been given a document allowing him to leave the transit zone of a Moscow airport. But Snowden's lawyer later said his client's asylum status has not been resolved and that Snowden will stay at the airport for now. , according to Winnipeg Free Press. She said Kerry told Lavrov that the U.S. would be "deeply disappointed" if Russia made any effort to facilitate his movement out of the airport, or to any destination other than the U.S. WASHINGTON - The Obama administration said Wednesday it has asked Russian authorities to clarify the status of National Security Agency leaker Edward Snowden and restated its desire to see him returned to the United States. State Department spokeswoman Jen Psaki said Secretary of State John Kerry called Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov to reiterate "the belief of the United States, that Mr. Snowden needs to be returned to the United States, where he will have a fair trial; that Russia still has the ability to do the right thing." (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

Edward Snowden: Obama may cancel talks with Putin over Snowden, Syria, according to Globe and Mail. Snowden hopes to be able to leave Russian airport by Wednesday: lawyer Reuters Video After a month holed up in the transit zone of Moscows Sheremetyevo airport, Edward Snowden, the former intelligence contractor sought by the United States on espionage charges, received a change of clothes and a copy of Crime and Punishment during a meeting with his lawyer Wednesday, but still no clearance to enter Russia. More Related to this Story Two U.S. senators suggest moving G20 from Russia over Snowden trouble (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

Prime Minister Kevin Rudd: The sinking comes just days after Prime Minister Kevin Rudd changed Australia's refugee policy so that people who arrive by boat will no longer be allowed to settle there. The change has drawn sharp criticism from human rights groups, according to CBC. Rochmali, a rescuer at the scene, said 157 survivors have been rescued and three bodies recovered from the choppy waters near Cidaun, a district town about 40 kilometres south of Cianjur. Two children, ages 1 and 5, were among the dead and A boat carrying would-be asylum seekers to Australia sunk in Indonesia waters, and an official said more than 150 survivors have been rescued. At least three people died, but it's unclear how many more may be missing. The boat sank off the West Java district of Cianjur, said Imam, an official from Indonesia's National Search and Rescue Agency, who goes by one name. He said Australian officials alerted Indonesia about the boat Tuesday night. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

Michael Anders: The City of Guelph confirmed the personnel change to News on Wednesday, but did not elaborate on what led to his departure, according to CTV. An interim manager has been appointed to handle Anders duties and Michael Anders is no longer the general manager of Guelph Transit. In a news release, the city cited privacy and employment legislation as precluding them from releasing more details. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

Edward Snowden: Anatoly Kucherena's comments came after the lawyer met with Snowden in the transit zone of Moscow's Sheremetyevo International Airport amid Russian news reports that Snowden was about to receive documents that would allow him to leave the airport, where he's apparently been marooned for more than a month, according to CBC. The day's developments left the White House "seeking clarity" about the status of the man who revealed details of an NSA program to monitor internet and telephone communications and Edward Snowden may be settling in for a long stay in Russia, his lawyer indicated Wednesday, saying the National Security Agency leaker plans to start studying the Russian language and culture and that, for the time being, Russia is his final destination. Some Russian news agencies cited unidentified sources as saying Kucherena would deliver the documents to Snowden, but the lawyer later said there was no such paperwork. Some Western media outlets, including the , had picked up the reports. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

B.C. Supreme Court: Peter Payerl alleges in a notice of claim filed in B.C. Supreme Court that the town fabricated a reason to fire him last month in order to avoid paying severance. , according to Times Colonist. Sidney has yet to file a statement of defence, and Payerls claim does not reveal what reasons the town gave for dismissing him. Sidneys former manager of information services is suing the town for wrongful dismissal. In doing so, the town acted in a reprehensible manner worthy of rebuke, the claim says. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

Airport director Juan Carlos Quintana: 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, according to Times Colonist. Airport director Juan Carlos Quintana told Cubadebate that the eastern part of the terminal will be upgraded to accommodate larger airplanes, and nearly 190,000 square feet 17,500 square meters of new roofing has already been installed and HAVANA - Cuba's main international terminal is getting a $10.2 million overhaul to improve operations at the overcrowded facility, according to state-run media. Government website Cubadebate added that the project also calls for new walkways, additional check-in counters, lighting and air conditioning improvements and systems to conserve water and electricity. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

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.