20. Racism in Canada: A Few Historical Examples 1. Asian workers were allowed to come to Canada to work as cheap labour, particularly on the Western sections of the Trans-Canada Railway. However, a federal “Head-tax” of $50 (1880 dollars) per Chinese immigrant was imposed. This increased to $500 by 1900 and continued in effect until 1923.
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