20 lugl 1885 anni - Chinese Immigration Act
Descrizione:
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.Aggiunto al nastro di tempo:
Data:
20 lugl 1885 anni
Adesso
~ 140 years ago