Letters

Dear Editor:

I am so happy to see this article in a magazine that reaches many new Canadians. The current Harper government rode a wave of conservative sentiment that largely came from the immigrant community. This is such a terrible mistake.

Dear Editor:

Members of The Jamaican Canadian Association (JCA) mourn with the rest of Canada, the death of New Democratic Party (NDP) leader Jack Layton on Monday August 22, 2011.

Mr. Layton was a friend to the JCA and a friend who treated our community with respect and honesty. He will be missed by us all, no matter what our political association.

His strong values, strength, devotion to the Canadian people and to public service will not be forgotten.  Even in his final hours, he wrote a letter of encouragement, hope and optimism to all Canadians. He thought of his fellow Canadians to his last breath and will always be an example of how one should and can contribute to the betterment of one's nation.

Dear Editor:

The news of the $12 million grant that was given by the Government of Ontario to the organizers of Bollywood's International Indian Film Academy clearly demonstrates that Caribana doesn't only suffers from cultural racism when its comes to funding from the different levels of government and the private sector. It is actually anti-Black racism, which determines the funding predicament of the Caribbean festival.

How is it possible for the government of Ontario to only give Caribana an annual sum of $400,000, while this festival generates over $400 million of economic activity in Canada?

The Bollywood festival will inject an estimated $26-$30 million into the local economy.

Re: Remember Caribana's roots - Share, June 2, 2011

First, I must say that I loved this article. It really ticks me off that Scotia and its fellow hustlers would have the nerve to take over Caribana, rename it, the whole nine.

People from the Caribbean have made such a large contribution to this country and this whole Scotiabank takeover is like a "box" (Yes, that's right. Box!!) in the face.

I remember seeing Caribana organizers on TV looking a little nervous because they didn't have much funds to work with. I remember thinking, "How come Caribana's broke, when there are so many businesses that benefit?"