Two examples of racism in Canadian immigration policy have been the imposition of head taxes on Chinese immigrants,and the refusal to accept any Jewish refugees into Canada during the Second World War.

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The imposition of head taxes on Chinese immigrants and the refusal to accept Jewish refugees are both well-documented examples of racism in Canadian immigration policy. The Chinese head tax was imposed in 1885 and increased over time, making it prohibitively expensive for many Chinese immigrants to come to Canada. The policy was not fully repealed until 1947. During the Second World War, Canada refused to accept any Jewish refugees, despite widespread persecution and violence against Jews in Europe. This policy has been widely criticized as a clear example of anti-Semitism in Canadian immigration policy.

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