Question 312

The Canadian Pacific Railway was a massive project built with labour from various backgrounds. After its completion, Chinese labourers were subjected to a specific discriminatory policy. What was this policy called?

  1. AThe Head Tax
  2. BThe Immigration Ban
  3. CThe Exclusion Act
  4. DThe Labour Levy
Show the answer and explanation

Correct answer: A) The Head Tax

Explanation

The Canadian Pacific Railway was built by both European and Chinese labour. After the project, the Chinese were subject to discrimination, including the Head Tax, which was a race-based entry fee. The Government of Canada formally apologized for this policy in 2006.

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