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I was born in Trinidad of Chinese parents (guangzhou) but have been a Canadian citizen since i was 6. I feel as Canadian as anybody. but living in a cosmopolitan city like TO or Van helps as many people here have the look and feel of recent arrivals, so I blend in better to the mainstream. That is unless i go to a restaurant in places like Whitby, where I visibly stick out and people think i don't speak English.
the thing is, My Grandfather was a Canadian citizen too, from about 1900 to 1963 when he passed away. So, my roots here are old too as he originally worked on the railroad projects. So yes, the 'New World' is full of immigrants, some recent, some established. I think that this follows for south american countries and Australia too.
Europe doesn't get off easy either, there are many ethnic migrations which have been documented through the centuries. It's just that it was more of a trickle feed because of the land mass connection. With the America's, people actually had to plan, and build boats to get there.
what's my point? ummm oh damn, i forgot. just anteing up my thoughts i guess.
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