jul 13, 1906 - First Major Amendment to the Immigration Act

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In 1906, the Immigration Act was amended significantly. This version of the Immigration Act, which had been unchanged since its first enactment in 1869, created restrictions on “undesirable” immigrants. The government’s powers to deport or deny entry to those they deem “undesirable” were expanded, particularly through increased authorities given to the Governor-in-Council to make regulations in this regard.