Canadian Immigration pays attention to Canadian History: According to the Sing Tao Daily, an exhibition titled “One War, Two Victories” is currently being held at the Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site in Richmond to honor Chinese Canadian soldiers for their contributions during World War II and to allow Canadians, especially the younger generation, to revisit this historical period.
Chinese participation in World War II marked a turning point in Chinese history in Canada. Before World War II, policies such as the head tax and the Chinese Exclusion Act made it difficult for Chinese families to reunite, and Canadian-born Chinese were not considered true citizens, lacking the right to vote, participate in politics, or work in important professions such as law, medicine, and engineering.
By the outbreak of World War II, about 800 Chinese individuals joined the Canadian military, demonstrating valor and loyalty. Their courageous actions earned the respect of Canadians and prompted Ottawa to abolish the Chinese Exclusion Act in 1947, giving them the right to vote.
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