THE CHINESE HEAD TAX

Description: This resource examines the implementation and impact of the Chinese Head Tax in British Columbia during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, detailing how this policy affected Chinese immigrants and their communities.

Theme: RACIAL EQUITY
Region: MARITIMES
Province/Territory: BRITISH COLUMBIA
Type of Resource: Website

Link: https://bcanuntoldhistory.knowledge.ca/1880/the-chinese-head-tax

Keywords: immigration policy, racial discrimination, historical injustice, Chinese Canadians, taxation laws, exclusion acts, anti-Asian sentiment, legislative history, economic impact, community resilience