The fact that Asian immigrants were willing to work for much lower wages than European Canadians fuelled deep resentment among European Canadians, especially when the labour market was flooded. What was the result of the conflict?

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The conflict over wages and employment led to the solidification of racial identities and the belief that Asians could not be assimilated into Canadian society. This resulted in the implementation of discriminatory policies such as the Chinese head tax and the Japanese internment during World War II.

The Fact That Asian Immigrants Were Willing to Work for Much