When WWII erupted in 1939, younger Chinese wanted to volunteer to fight for Canada, despite the fact they were not considered citizens. When they tried to enlist, however, most were rejected simply because of their race. Only when Japan entered the war were Chinese seen as useful soldiers. Eventually, they fought and died in every theatre of war and in every branch of the military. In 1947, two years after the war ended, their loyalty was rewarded: Chinese were finally granted full Canadian citizenship and the right to vote..
1939年第二次世界大戰爆發，儘管華人沒有公民身分，年輕的華裔男子還是自願參軍，貢獻加國。然而，當他們嘗試入伍時，很多人卻因為種族理由而被拒絕。唯當日本加入戰爭後，華人才被視為有用的士兵。最終，不少華裔加拿大軍人在戰場上為加國捐軀。戰爭結束後兩年，他們對國家的忠誠終被肯。
