OTTAWA, June 26 (Xinhua) -- Thousands of Chinese Canadians came to the Parliament Hill on Saturday to denounce racism and reflect upon the Chinese Immigration Act, which was passed in 1923 in Canada and commonly known as the Chinese Exclusion Act.
People enjoyed various forms of Chinese cultural performances, including dancing, music and lion dance, before speeches were made.
"Chinese communities in Canada deserved better, and still do, which is why we must continue to fight anti-Asian racism, violence and hate," Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said in a letter read at the event.
The Chinese Exclusion Act, which banned most forms of Chinese immigration to Canada, was repealed in 1947.
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