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The Chinese head Tax (jan 1, 1885 – jan 1, 1923)

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This bill was set a head tax on Chinese immigrants into Canada after 1903 which started at $50 per head and later rose to $500. This was set in place because of the gold rush of 1858.

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jan 1, 1885
jan 1, 1923
~ 38 years
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