In 1947, the Canadian government lifted the voting restrictions on Asian-Canadians in British Columbia. Prior to this, Asian-Canadians, including Chinese and South Asian immigrants, were denied the right to vote in British Columbia. This voting restriction was a result of the discriminatory policies and attitudes towards Asian immigrants in the province during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Before 1947, Asian-Canadians, including Chinese and South Asian immigrants, were denied the right to vote in British Columbia.

This voting restriction was a result of the discriminatory policies and attitudes towards Asian immigrants in the province during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Chinese immigrants in particular were subject to a head tax, which was designed to limit their numbers, and were also denied the right to vote as well as to bring over their families. Many South Asian immigrants were also denied voting rights, and were also subject to discrimination and racism.

In addition to being denied the right to vote, Asian-Canadians in British Columbia were also subject to a wide range of discriminatory laws and regulations, including exclusion from certain professions and businesses, and were also subject to physical and verbal abuse. These discriminatory policies and attitudes were rooted in the belief that Asian immigrants were inferior to white settlers and posed a threat to the economic and social well-being of the province.owed Asian-Canadians in British Columbia to participate in the political process and have a voice in the governance of the province.

Asian immigrants, particularly Chinese and South Asian immigrants, made significant economic contributions to British Columbia during the period when legal restrictions were placed on them. Despite facing discrimination and racism, Asian immigrants were able to establish businesses and contribute to the development of the province's economy.

Chinese immigrants, for example, played a significant role in the development of British Columbia's fishing, logging and mining industries. They also established small businesses such as laundries, restaurants, and grocery stores, which provided essential services to the growing population of the province.

South Asian immigrants also made significant economic contributions to British Columbia, particularly in the areas of agriculture and transportation. They established farms and orchards, and also worked as truck drivers, railway workers, and taxi drivers.

Asian immigrants also played a significant role in the development of British Columbia's urban areas, particularly in the cities of Vancouver and Victoria. They established businesses and built homes in these cities, contributing to the growth and development of these communities.

It's important to note that despite these contributions, Asian immigrants were often paid less than white workers for the same work and were also denied access to certain professions and businesses. Additionally, discriminatory laws and regulations, such as the Chinese head tax and the Chinese Exclusion Act, made it more difficult for Asian immigrants to bring over their families and establish themselves in the community, so their contributions could have been much more significant if these laws had not been in place.