British Columbia passed the Act to Prevent the Immigration of Chinese. This act, and its predecessor, passed in 1884, restricted the entry of Chinese immigrants. Though both would be disallowed by the federal government, these pieces of legislation exemplify bigotry and ignorance and are a black mark on Canadian history.
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