Canada is perceived by other nations as a peace-loving, good-natured nation that values ​​the rights of the individual above all else. This common belief is a perception that has only recently emerged, and when digging into Canadian history, it quickly becomes obvious that this is not the truth. Canadian history is tainted by numerous events whereby the idea that Canada is a model for human rights is proven false. An extreme example of this disregard for human rights occurs in the early twentieth century, namely the excessive prejudice and preconceived notions held as truth against immigrants attempting to enter Canada. Another prime example of these prejudices and improper human rights is the internment of people of Japanese origin or descent during World War II. The White Paper published by the government also continues the theme of violation of human rights to the extreme. All of these events, as well as many others in history, give credence to 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 jobs and better living conditions. These immigrants were sadly disappointed as they encountered resentment and racist views across Canada. After the completion of the Canadian transcontinental railway, the predominantly Chinese population employed on the construction began to disperse across Canada. This dispersal created “Chinatowns,” generally located within British Columbia and Vancouver. This period of prejudice and hatred becomes extremely significant as it shows the way Canada neglects... the center of the card... it doesn't come to mind that it shows that Canada has not always been the role model for human rights what it has become in the twenty-first century. These events could be anything, such as 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 at the beginning of the twentieth century, there were prejudices against immigrants, many were discriminated against and hated. With these horrendous events in mind, it is astonishing that a country, with such a troubled past, could possibly rebuild and become the model for human rights that Canada is perceived to be. These historically significant events influenced how Canada developed and as such helped shape the country of Canada into what society knows it as.