Canada is seen by other nations as a peace-loving and good-natured nation that values ​​the rights of the individual above all else. This widely held belief has only recently emerged, and looking through Canadian history, it quickly becomes apparent that it is not the truth. Canadian history is polluted by numerous events that show that the idea that Canada is a model for human rights is false. An extreme example of this disregard for human rights occurred in the early 20th century: excessive prejudice and preconceptions that were taken as truth against immigrants attempting to enter Canada. Another prime example of these prejudices and human rights violations is the internment of people of Japanese origin or ancestry during World War II. The White Paper published by the government also continues the theme of extreme violation of human rights. All these events, as well as many others in history, establish the idea that "Canada as a champion of human rights is a myth." During the period 1880–1885, approximately 17,000 Chinese immigrants immigrated to Canada in hopes of better work and living conditions. These immigrants were sadly disappointed as they were met across Canada with resentment and racist views. After the completion of the Canadian transcontinental railway, the mainly Chinese population who had been employed on the work began to disperse across Canada. This dispersal created “Chinatowns,” generally located in British Columbia and Vancouver. This period of prejudice and hatred becomes extremely significant because it shows how Canada has exaggerated...... middle of paper ......nts in mind that show Canada has not always been the model for human rights that it has become in the 21st century. These events could take the form of the shameful and unprovoked treatment of Japanese Canadians during World War II or the attempts to assimilate Canada's Native Americans into Caucasian culture with the White Paper document. Even in the early 20th century, prejudice existed against immigrants and many were discriminated against and hated. Given these horrific events, it is astonishing that a country with such a troubled past could become the model for human rights that Canada is perceived to be. These historically significant events affected the way Canada developed and, as such, helped shape the country of Canada into what society calls.