Immigrants and Minorites

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Immigrants and Minorites In Canada in the 20th Century

Canadian Immigration Essay Questions: To what extent has intolerance been an issue in Canada throughout the 20th century? Explain the social changes that occurred in Canada after World War Two. Use examples from 1945-1970. Textbook Pages: 177, 211 (timeline), 246

Chinese Head Tax (es) Head taxes applied to Chinese immigrants Not applied to immigrants from Europe Tax steadily increases into the 1920’s Law finally passed that prohibited immigration from China

Continuous Passage Act and the Komagata Maru Continuous Passage Act would not allow immigrants from nations where ships could not make the trip without stopping Targeted at India Komagata Maru brought Sikhs from India Turned back Canada has since apologized

SS St Louis SS St Louis Ship with Jewish Refugees from Germany Turned away from Cuba and US Canada last chance Turned away due to anti- semitism even though heading back to Nazi Germany Most on board were killed in concentration camps

Japanese Internment Any person of Japanese heritage – including Canadian Citizens – living on the coast of BC were forced into Internment Camps in the interior of BC Due to racism and fear of espionage (spies) Many were not released until 1948 Did not get businesses or homes back Canada has apologized and paid compensation (as well as allowed repatriation of those who lost citizenship

Canada’s Doors begin to open after WW2 Canada opens up to immigration from Europe after WW2 Refugees from the war Racist immigration policies begin to change

Multiculturalism Canada became multicultural in the 1970’s 1971-Trudau declared that Canada would be a multicultural country. Brian Mulroney – 1982 – official multicultural act Canada accepts that it is a mosaic of different cultures and each has its place -All citizens are equal and have the freedom to preserve, enhance and share their cultural heritage. -Multiculturalism promotes the full and equitable participation of individuals and communities of all origins in all aspects of Canadian society.

The Points System 1967 Canada’s new immigration policy attempts to have no discrimination Points given to immigrants based on: Education Career expertise Language ability etc

Refugee Policies Canada allows many refugees to be first in line to immigrate to Canada Refugee is a person seeking refuge (safety) from their own country Canada received the Nansen Medal for its efforts with refugees https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FGAsyrYtQQ0

Apologies and Compensation In the last two decades the Canadian Government has recognized the wrongs of racist policies in the past Apologies and compensation for: Head taxes Japanese Internment Komagata Maru incident

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