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Looking forward, it was only after 1949 when China sided with Allies during the outbreak of WWII that the Chinese Exclusion Act was revoked and the open racism towards Chinese Canadians simmered down. Things started looking better for the Chinese Canadians as they were given rights, citizenship and could vote. This was due to the fact that many Chinese Canadians were enlisted and sent overseas to fight in WWII, representing Canada. Though it may seem like Canadian society has progressed into a multicultural, accepting place the blatant racism of the 1800-1900s still survives to this day ingrained from the years of racial exploitation. On the other hand, today the government wants no part in the racism dished out, rather works towards ignoring

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