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>>217168374John A. Macdonald fucking hated the Chinese so much it's almost unbelievable.
>>217168389moi aussi
>>217168389>John A. Macdonald fucking hated the Chinese so much it's almost unbelievable.Based John.
>>217168389Do you have examples?
Sir John A. Macdonald, Canada's first prime minister, held explicitly racist views towards Chinese immigrants and implemented discriminatory policies that became foundational to the Canadian state's racial laws. His government's actions effectively established a "white supremacy" as an organizing principle of the new nation. Key aspects of Macdonald's stance and policies regarding Chinese people include: Necessity for Labour (initially): Early in the construction of the Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR), Macdonald initially opposed a ban on Chinese immigration, arguing that this labor was necessary to complete the railway within a reasonable time. About 15,000 Chinese laborers were brought in for the dangerous work on the B.C. section of the railway. Racial Views: Once the railway was near completion in 1885, his attitude shifted, and he began to advocate for restrictions. He described Chinese people as an "inferior" race and claimed they did not assimilate into Canadian society. "Aryan Character" Quote: In a notable 1885 House of Commons debate, Macdonald argued against Chinese immigration by stating that if they were not excluded, "the Aryan character of the future of British America should be destroyed" and that amalgamation would result in a "mongrel race". Disenfranchisement: Through the Electoral Franchise Act of 1885, Macdonald's government explicitly stripped men of Chinese descent (as well as Indigenous peoples) of the right to vote in federal elections, on the grounds that they had "no British instincts". Head Tax Legislation: His government introduced the Chinese Immigration Act of 1885, which imposed a Head Tax of $50 on every Chinese person entering Canada. This was the first Canadian law to restrict immigration based on ethnic origin. The tax was later increased by subsequent governments, reaching $500 by 1903 (more than a year's wages for an average worker).
>>217168389He was a smart man.The Chinese were the Pajeets of the late 1800s.
>>217168461see >>217168466 and >>217168483
>>217168466pretty sure he was just following the americans
>>217168466kek imagine how he would react if he saw the current state of canada
>>217168466>He described Chinese people as an "inferior" race and claimed they did not assimilate into Canadian society.BASED.
>>217168529>he couldn't possibly have had an opinion of his own>it's just not possible>it's impossible
>>217168614Yes it's possible but policy wise there was already an american precedent which was the Chinese exclusion act of 1882
>>217168374I just realized I know absolutely nothing about Canadian history
>>217168740So basically he was just looking at something based and said "we should be just as based up north". I see no problem with that.
