Doug Porter: The 13,200 employment gain in Canada last month was almost dead on economists' expectations, with Quebec gaining most of the numbers, according to CTV. "That's the very good news here, that the drop below seven per cent wasn't a fluke " said Doug Porter, chief economist with the Bank of Montreal. "The bottom line is there is still some underlying improvement in the job market." OTTAWA -- Canada's economy eked out just enough new jobs to keep the unemployment at a five-year low but it was the U.S. labour performance that caught the eye of the market and revived talk of higher interest rates. That kept the national jobless rate at 6.9 per cent for the second consecutive month, the lowest since the start of the 2008-09 recession. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

Bank of Montreal: The 13,200 employment gain in Canada last month was almost dead on economists expectations, with Quebec gaining most of the numbers, according to 660 News. Thats the very good news here, that the drop below seven per cent wasnt a fluke said Doug Porter, chief economist with the Bank of Montreal. The bottom line is there is still some underlying improvement in the job market and OTTAWA Canadas economy eked out just enough new jobs to keep the unemployment at a five-year low but it was the U.S. labour performance that caught the eye of the market and revived talk of higher interest rates. That kept the national jobless rate at 6.9 per cent for the second consecutive month, the lowest since the start of the 2008-09 recession. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke: "I think the unemployment rate probably understates the degree of slack in the labor market. I think the employment-population ratio overstates it somewhat, because there are important downward trends in participation," he said in response to an audience question during a panel discussion at the IMF, according to Reuters. Bernanke was not specifically referring to the latest employment report, released earlier on Friday, which showed the unemployment rate rose to 7.3 percent in October and WASHINGTON - Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said on Friday that there was still an "awful lot of slack" in the U.S. labor market, but cautioned that economic data did not do a good job of providing an accurate measure. "But that being said, I think we would agree that there is an awful lot of slack in the labor market - a lot of young people living with their parents and the like - and that is a very important imperative, and why the Federal Reserve in particular is taking strong actions to support job creation." (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

Canada Job Grant: Canada's employment ministers didn't reach an agreement on the Canada Job Grant when they met Friday in Toronto, but they agreed to keep talking, according to CTV. It's the first time the ministers have met in four years -- which is progress in itself, said Manitoba's Theresa Oswald and TORONTO -- There may not have been much love in the room, but it appears the Harper Conservatives are opening diplomatic ties with the provinces and territories over a contentious federal job training program. While Quebec insists it wants no part of the program, other provinces said they're seeing more willingness from federal Employment Minister Jason Kenney to listen to their concerns. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

Employment Minister Jason Kenney: TORONTO - There may not have been much love in the room, but it appears the Harper Conservatives are opening diplomatic ties with the provinces and territories over a contentious federal job training program. , according to Winnipeg Free Press. While Quebec insists it wants no part of the program, other provinces said they're seeing more willingness from federal Employment Minister Jason Kenney to listen to their concerns. Jason Kenney in Ottawa on sTuesday, Nov.5, 2013. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick Canada's employment ministers didn't reach an agreement on the Canada Job Grant when they met Friday in Toronto, but they agreed to keep talking. Related Items Articles Fewer full-time jobs, more part-time: StatsCan (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

crack cocaine: One day after the Toronto mayor admitted to reporters he smoked crack cocaine about a year ago, probably while in a drunken stupor, a number of city councillors are suggesting that he step aside, at least temporarily, and get some help -- calls that Ford has so far rejected, according to CTV. Speaking to reports Wednesday morning, Coun. Janet Davis said Ford has lost power and legitimacy at city hall and As the fallout from Rob Fords stunning crack confession continues, some people are questioning whether he should continue on as mayor of Canadas largest city. Folks, I have nothing left to hide. I would do anything, absolutely anything, to change the past. But the past is the past and we must move forward, he said Tuesday. In 2010, I made a commitment to Toronto voters. I have delivered on that commitment and I will continue to deliver on that commitment (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

escort service: Ngai Tung Angel Wong, 40, of Hong Kong operated an escort service at a room in the Howard Johnson Inn on the Bedford Highway between Sept. 30 and Nov. 4, according to The Chronicle Herald. Both women were charged Monday under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, after a joint investigation by the Canada Border Services Agency and the Halifax Regional Police-RCMP vice unit resulted in search warrants being executed at their rooms and Two foreign nationals who operated escort services out of two Halifax-area hotels were each fined $2,000 after pleading guilty Thursday to working in Canada without authorization. Zimeng Yu, 38, of China, operated an escort service out of the Delta Barrington in downtown Halifax from Oct. 1 to Monday. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

Barack Obama: WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama will try on Friday to shift the national conversation to economic growth from anger over insurance policy cancellations under his signature healthcare law, as he visits the Port of New Orleans. , according to Reuters. He will again deliver the message that the United States should spend more on its roads, bridges and ports as a way to create jobs and strengthen U.S. firms through increased trade. By Mark Felsenthal The day after Obama said in a nationally televised interview he was sorry some Americans were dropped by their health plans because of changes mandated by the Affordable Care Act, he will tour a busy cargo and cruise ship port, the White House said. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

Talisman Energy Inc: TORONTO - Canada's main stock index rose on Friday after data showing a surprise acceleration in U.S. jobs growth fueled strong gains in financial and energy shares, according to Reuters. Jobs growth in the United States unexpectedly picked up in October despite the federal government shutdown that month, suggesting the U.S. budget standoff had a more limited impact on the economy than initially thought and By John Tilak The market was also supported by a jump in Talisman Energy Inc TLM.TO: Quote after the oil producer said it would sell a stake in its natural gas assets in British Columbia's Montney field to Malaysia-controlled Progress Energy Canada Ltd for C$1.5 billion $1.44 billion . (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

Hillel Neuer: The diplomat, speaking on condition of anonymity because the deal was made privately, said Jordan's U.N. Ambassador Prince Zeid al Hussein was flying to Amman on Thursday night to discuss Jordan's new role on the U.N.'s most powerful body, according to Times Colonist. Hillel Neuer, executive director of UN Watch, a Geneva-based human rights organization, said: "It is appalling that seats on the world's top human rights body are being traded like merchandise, treated as trinkets by non-democracies." Jordan will replace Saudi Arabia on the Security Council for a two-year term starting in January after the Saudis' unprecedented rejection of the seat hours after they were elected, a U.N. diplomat said Thursday. Earlier this week, Jordan dropped its bid for a seat on the U.N. Human Rights Council, leaving Saudi Arabia a clear path in the now uncontested election next Tuesday. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.