To deter Chinese from immigrating to Canada,the Canadian government introduced a series of Chinese Immigration Act,often referred to as "head taxes". The first was introduced in1885 and was $50; in 1900 the tax rose to $100; and in 1904 to $500.
To deter Chinese from immigrating to Canada,the Canadian government introduced a series of Chinese Immigration Act,often referred to as "head taxes". The first was introduced in1885 and was $50; in 1900 the tax rose to $100; and in 1904 to $500.