Canadian Immigration History

An attitude or behavior that is hostile towards people from other countries or cultures.

The official rules and policies that control who can immigrate to Canada.

The idea that people should be treated equally regardless of their race, origin, or culture.

The process of making immigrants feel like they belong and become part of the Canadian society.

The belief that some cultures or groups are better than others, often leading to discrimination and prejudice.

A period in Canadian history (1869-1953) where laws and policies indirectly discriminated against Black immigrants, using euphemisms and seemingly neutral justifications.

A 1912 statement by Canadian immigration officials that alluded to the 'climate clause' to discourage Black settlement in the West, suggesting unsuitable conditions for them.

The act of using veiled or indirect methods to discriminate against a group, often justified as being neutral on paper.

A policy or practice that aims to exclude a particular ethnic group from immigrating to a country.

A hefty tax levied on Chinese immigrants entering Canada from 1885 to 1923.

The period from 1885 to 1947 when Chinese immigrants were subjected to discriminatory policies and a head tax.

The Chinese Immigration Act of 1923, which effectively banned Chinese immigration to Canada.

The financial burden imposed on Chinese immigrants, which amounted to $500 (a significant sum at the time) regardless of their intended stay.

The impact of the Chinese head tax and exclusion policies on Chinese families, often resulting in separation and disruption of family bonds due to the difficulty of immigration

The contribution of Chinese immigrants to the development of Canada, particularly their crucial role in building the transcontinental railroad.