CanadaHistory 47 · Canada’s history
Many Chinese labourers did dangerous work building the Canadian Pacific Railway. After it was finished, Chinese immigrants had to pay a head tax. In which year did the Government of Canada apologize for this tax?
- a2006Correct answer
- b1988
- c1885
- d1947
Why?
The head tax was a fee charged only to Chinese newcomers, starting in 1885. The Government of Canada formally apologized for it in 2006.
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