1. What is your name?

Dr. John Kielty

2. Where did you come from?

I came from Galway, Ireland to Canada.

3. When did you immigrate to Canada?

I immigrated to Canada in1977.

4. Why did you choose to immigrate to Canada?

I chose to immigrate to Canada because it was, and still is now, the best country to live in.

5. Do you like it here in Newfoundland? Why or why not?

Yes I like it here in Newfoundland because of good working conditions, excellent variations in seasons and lots of things to do.

6. What are some of your first impressions/experiences of Canada?

Some of my first impressions/experiences of Canada were the vastness and how thinly populated it really is.

7. Did you encounter any difficulties while trying to immigrate to Canada? If so, what were they?

No, I did not encounter any difficulties while trying to immigrate to Canada.

8. Where did you work before immigrating to Canada?

Before immigrating to Canada, I worked in Ireland and England.

9. Did you have a multicultural society in your homeland?

Yes, my homeland was a very multicultural society.

10. Have you experienced any serious discrimination here in Newfoundland?

No, I have not experienced any serious discrimination while living here in Newfoundland.

11. Do you feel that you have been integrated, segregated, or assimilated?

I feel that I have been integrated.

12. Compare life in Canada to life in your homeland.

Life in Canada is less crowded and it is easier to maintain your lifestyle than in Ireland.

13. Do you think Canada gives equal opportunities to all ethnic groups? Why or why not?

Yes, there is no real discrimination whatsoever.

14. Do you find it hard to maintain your culture in Canada? Why or why not?

No, I do not find it hard to maintain my culture here in Canada because the people here are very nice and I feel that they have respect for my culture.

15. What are some of the specific festivals celebrated in your homeland?

One of the main festivals celebrated in my homeland is Falrits Day. This is a very big festival in Ireland.

16. How do you feel that people of your ethnic group have contributed to Canada?

The people of my ethnic group have created a diverse group and have made this society more tolerant and more interesting to live in.

17. Are there still members of your family in your homeland? If so, are they also planning to immigrate to Canada?

Yes, there are members of my family still living in my homeland and they are not planning to immigrate to Canada.

18. How old were you when you immigrated to Canada?

When I immigrated to Canada, I was 26 years old.

19. Did you immigrate under the family class, economy class, or the refugee class?

I immigrated under the economy class.