The suffering endured by the thousands of Chinese-Canadians that were separated from their families after the passing of the Chinese Immigration Act is something no amount of sympathy or compensation can mend. However, it is because of the bravery and suffering that these men and women endured that paved the way for Canada to become the diverse country it is today. The Chinese Immigration Act of 1923 caused men to be separated from their families for 25 years, most even longer, with wives and children not even knowing if they were alive. However, as a famous Chinese proverb says, "with time and patience the mulberry leaf becomes a silk gown." As weeks became years, and years became decades, the gradual removal of discriminatory laws created the Canada we know today. The repeal of the Chinese Immigration Act in 1947, the introduction of the points system in 1967, and the Canadian Multiculturalism Act in 1988. (10) This leads us to the verdict. Was the problem resolved? Viewing Canada from today's perspective, the fact that there is such a diverse population, where immigrants from anywhere can achieve great success, where the unity of the Canadian population is defined by its diversity, I believe the social problem that caused the sufferings of early Chinese-Canadians has been resolved, and has led to a greater, and more unified Canada. Our Canada.
There are many ways to prevent this social problem from emerging in even the slightest. One way is to encourage multi-racial interaction. Community centres and parks are a great place to meet people from around the surrounding neighbourhood, and on many occasions, creating unexpected friendships. It is in our genetics to view people of different race as outsiders. However, in Canada, we value our ability to look at what is inside, and not skin deep. Therefore, the best prevention for a similar social problem would be to simply talk to new classmates, and interact with your community.
There are many ways to prevent this social problem from emerging in even the slightest. One way is to encourage multi-racial interaction. Community centres and parks are a great place to meet people from around the surrounding neighbourhood, and on many occasions, creating unexpected friendships. It is in our genetics to view people of different race as outsiders. However, in Canada, we value our ability to look at what is inside, and not skin deep. Therefore, the best prevention for a similar social problem would be to simply talk to new classmates, and interact with your community.