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Chinese Immigration (C.P.R. to 3000 Families Scheme)

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    Chinese flock to Canada

    Over 17, 000 Chinese workers came to Canada to help construct the C.P.R.

  • The Last Spike

    Hon. Donald A. Smith completing the Canadian Pacific Railway by hammering in place the last spike.

  • Head Tax

    In an attempt to dissuade any more Chinese immigrants, such as the families of the men who worked on the C.P.R., to come to Canada, a $50 tax per head was put in place.

  • The Chinese Immigration Act of 1900

    The Chinese Immigration Act goes into effect. The Head Tax is increased to $100.

  • Head Tax Increase

    By 1903, the Head Tax is increased to $500 per head. This made immigration near impossible.
  • Chinese Immigration Act Notice

    Chinese Immigration Act Notice

    A notice listing registrars regarding the Chinese Immigration Act. It is in both Chinese and English.
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    3000 Families Scheme

    Land was made available to British Immigrants. Along with reduced travel prices and, in some cases, training on how to work the land, this was an attempt by the Canadian government to encourage British immigrants. Libraries and Archives Canada