20 jul 1885 año - Chinese Immigration Act
Descripción:
The Chinese Immigration Act reduces Chinese immigration to Canada following the completion of the Canadian Pacific Railway. Immigrants are charged a punitive head tax to enter the country. A virtual ban on Chinese immigration occurs between 1923 and 1947. The federal government apologizes for the head tax in 2006.Añadido al timeline:
fecha:
20 jul 1885 año
Ahora mismo
~ 140 years ago