THE EDITOR, Sir:
RE THE letter, "Grass not greener on the other side":
I was not surprised by the Jamaican journalist's experience concerning his employment in the so-called "most multicultural city in the world."
I lived in Toronto for eleven years, and had similar experiences. I can clearly remember frequently being told that I did not have enough Canadian experience (whatever that is) or any position offered would only be temporary and without benefits, even though I had college degrees (graduate and post-graduate), and had worked for several years in the United States.
frustrated and demoralised
I left frustrated and demoralised. I presently live and work in the United States, where I have never been asked for any so-called 'American experience.'
Several Jamaicans like myself and other Caribbean natives have left Canada for the United States and have come to the conclusion that Canada is racist.
Canada reminds me of Massachusetts(USA), where everyone is liberal, and at the same time racist.
I cannot explain the dissonance in holding such opposing views.
I am, etc.,
SEAN BERNARD
sbernard68@yahoo.com
Haverhill, MA
Via Go-Jamaica
