Newspaper clipping from Toronto Star about Markham Deputy Mayor Carole Bell's anti-Chinese comments.

June 22, 1995: Markham Deputy Mayor Carole Bell's anti-Chinese comments ignited controversy, showing official racism & fueling Chinese Canadian activism. Bell complained of a 'growing concentration of ethnic groups,' stating 'Everything's going Chinese,' and suggesting a 'racial monopoly.' Her remarks, defended by some council members, divided the town and drew condemnation from groups like the Chinese Canadian National Council and the Canadian Jewish Congress. The incident underscored the persistent challenges of racism and discrimination faced by Chinese Canadians, even from elected officials, and mobilized diverse community groups to demand accountability and combat racial tensions.