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August 09- 2010
Invisible racism is very much alive and well in Canada. I immigrated
to Canada from India in 2000 and have encountered this invisible racism
at interview with an all white panel. Initially i was asked about having
"Canadian experience" as a subtle way of screening me out. I currently
work with the federal government in Ottawa and find the same thing there
too. I always manage to do very well in job tests for higher level
positions in various departments, but when it comes to interviews i
never seem to get through. There is always something that i should have
said or could have said differently. I guess my name which is very
Anglicized. Which fools people into calling me for the interview, till
they see me in person and my ethnicity is revealed.
Edward. Ottawa, Canada.
August 15- 2010
The amount of people coming here to complain is unreal. Yes not
everything is fair in Canada, but I get the feeling many of these people
would complain about anything no matter the Country, no matter the
issues, I think the problem is the person complaining themselves, not
the country they complain about, look at yourself first, then be
realistic with what Canada has to offer. If you don't like it, then
leave, why complain??
Guess what Canada is not cheap, and there is a highly educated
population meaning good jobs are hard to come by. Whether you are born
in Canada or not, there c be times where finding a job can be incredibly
stressful. Yes lots of people are too proud to work at Tim Hortons, but
the reality is if you need a job...there are always jobs here. That
cannot be said for my home Country Guatemala. People there are willing
to risk their lives and travel great distances for small amounts of
money. I don't have to live in a community with armed guards, bars on my
windows. I get healthcare, I have safety, and my children have a great
education. Not to mention there are communities from all over the world
here for support which gives the city I live in (Toronto) great
diversity.
Is it perfect...No, have I become rich...no......but nowhere is perfect.
But for me this country gives me freedoms I would never have back home.
For those who complain I suggest to replace your bitterness with a dose
of the reality and humility.
Welcome to Canada
Oscar, Toronto (Guatemala City)
August 16- 2010
Greetings to All:
There is much important information here. I just like to say that both
sides are right, there is much opportunity for employment and
development, but equally there are many obstacles and things you need to
confront, understand and overcome. It is not easy, but it is not
impossible.
Although the most important of my comment is that I am totally agree
with that the vast majority of whites, not to say that everyone always
want to have the post of nerd, to be the perfect leader and always have
the best opportunities and facilities wherever they are, and that's
something they came to do since arriving in America. For we remember
that America had neither white boys, neither black nor Asian, they came
also as immigrants and dairy nobody qualify, nor evaluated, nor did they
put obstacles, but rather the true humility, simplicity and warmth of
the Latin American man received them with original affection and respect
and saw the option to manipulate people to live in us. And to this day,
they feel they can govern and rule over any people or race. The truth is
that if you have been a predatory and opportunistic.
On the other hand, here in Canada, anywhere in the world, truly
civilized people find that this eagerness and interest in forming a
society more just and mutually supportive, but you are too poor and
ignorant people as I have resolved their migration process, wants abuse
and benefit from the new immigrant. There is everything and in every
place, society, race and culture.
And finally, it is very important remark still continues to be
discrimination and abuse to the Hispanic Latino from the same Hispanic
Latino, of course! The poor and ignorant Hispanic.
But we must move forward and find a way to build a better world and be a
truly advanced and civilized society. Good luck to all.
Gerardo. Toronto, Canada.
August 22- 2010
I’ve read all your comments and viewpoints, and respect all of them,
though personally I lived two years in Canada, and I can tell has been
the best experience of my life, after having a child. security,
tranquility, respect that people have towards others are things which
never find anybody who has lived in any country in Latin America, my
plan was to stay to live there but family reasons prevented me.
If someone are interested in going to live in Canada, but with the
mentality that lives in your home country, BETTER NOT GO, but if you
want to go and change your lifestyle to respect the laws and have
respect for the others, think it is a good opportunity, in addition to
forming a culture of saving, which many of us in our countries do not
have it, it is true you have to start from the bottom in jobs that his
country would never imagine I could do but also it is true that his
country will never have security or peace of mind that exists in Canada,
and knowing that your family can go out without feeling fear when there
will be a shooting or if they returned without being assaulted etc. or
at home does not have to put a prison bars as in our countries, for me
personally this is worth much more than all the money I could win.
Another very important for survival is to accept that change all this,
and avoid making comparisons, maybe in your country the weather is
better, or the most beautiful beaches etc., But thinking like that does
makes you life difficult when the truth is not, I met people of all
kinds in Canada, I met many people emigrated to countries like ours and
it is amazing how still trying to live as they lived before without
thinking they are in a country where they can build a better future
working, but they live thinking that the responsibility for all their
woes is the government, when they don’t realize they are themselves.
I also met people migrated from our countries which were encouraged to
work and now have a successful business, and employ people, and like
everywhere I met many generations of Canadians who do not live well
because they are working and equal complain about the government, which
is surprising when people are hungry and they see an opportunity where
others see an unfortunately do amazing things.
I saw a lot the Hindu or Chinese who have made a lot of money working a
lot. Cheer if you have the chance and let's have a little hand for me to
get back now that I resolved my problems here are my data there need
only an employer no matter whether in construction or cleaning or
whatever as long as I work.
Francisco R. Guanajuato, Mexico.
August 23- 2010
I came to Canada from Mexico for a better life. I met a good
Canadian but I am still sad as I am a registered nurse from a busy
hospital in Mexico City. I have good skills and I thought I would be
welcomed at a hospital here but that not the case. I tried for a long
time to get registered but it was no good. Canadians registration thinks
we are not as good as them. I was very sad. I found a college that
recognized my training and made it real easy for me to become a
certified rca. I have found a good job that I like and I make pretty
good money, not like RN but I do make $21.00 an hour so I am pretty
happy. I like to help others with my experience by telling my story.
Please share. Thank you and god bless.
Donna R. Vancouver, Canada.
August 25- 2010
I am an Indian Expatriate currently living in Dubai, U.A.E. I have 3
successful businesses here in Dubai and wish to leave everything here
and come to Canada. Can anyone advice on whether this is a wise move?
Also, how are the business opportunities in Canada? The reason I want to
come to Canada is long term stability and Citizenship which
unfortunately an Indian Expatriate will probably never have here. I wish
to hear from everyone and with all kinds of opinions.
Gorav R. Dubai, UAE.
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