Order-in-Council PC 1967-1616 establishing the points system

Oct 1, 1967: Canada's new immigration regulations fully implemented a points system, truly ending decades of racially discriminatory policies. While 1962 regulations aimed to remove overt racial bias, the Immigration Act of 1967 was pivotal. By prioritizing education, skills, and age, it introduced a more objective selection process, dismantling a system favouring European immigrants and restricting others. For Chinese Canadians and other minority communities, this Act was a watershed moment, opening pathways for family reunification and skilled migration that had long been denied under racist practices.