Chinese pioneers came to North America in the Gold Rush before the confederation of Canada in 1867. They are the pioneers of the Canadian mining industry. The mining industry has been one of the pillar industries of the Canadian economy ever since. Chinese pioneers not only were the pioneers of the mining industry, but they also invented the Laundry Industry. They established Chinese food restaurants that were and always been part of Canadian culture. The Chinese Canadians fought not only for Canada in two World Wars but also fought for the universal franchise for Canadian democratic society.