[xplorer]

That's actually what happens in Canada. In Quebec even if you're a native French speaker ( the official language in Quebec ) but you happen to have a Muslim name or a Chinese name you will suffer from discrimination... And this is a fact... it's sometimes hidden behind an excuse that the person didn't meet the criteria or didn't have enough experience.

In Quebec if you don't have an American name or a French name they might not read your resume.

[guylhem]

Indeed, and to make things better, Quebec won't allow legal name change in most cases.

Step 1) leave Quebec

Step 2) change your name in the other provice

Step 3) ... (return to Quebec, or wherever)

Step 4) Profit!

Source: I live there.