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Chinese Immigration to Canada: A Tale of Perseverance
They risked their lives to help build Canada's railroad in the 1880s. But as soon as the work was done, Canada just wanted them gone. It was the beginning of a difficult history for Chinese immigrants to Canada. They struggled through the head tax, personal attacks and job discrimination. But the Chinese in Canada persevered. And today, Chinese-Canadians are an integral part of Canada's multicultural society, forging their own cultural identities.
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Vivienne Poy on Asian Heritage Month
Broadcast Date: May 7, 2002
Canada's first Chinese-Canadian senator discusses her work on Asian Heritage Month.Vivienne Poy on Asian Heritage Month
Medium: Television
Program: Canada Now
Broadcast Date: May 7, 2002
Guest(s): Vivienne Poy
Reporter: Ben Chin
Duration: 3:11
Last updated:
Sept. 27, 2004
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Dec. 3, 1960
Annette Toft, formerly of Denmark, becomes Canada's two millionth immigrant since the Second World War.
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Canadians are passionate about the policy and reality of multiculturalism.
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Vivienne Poy on Asian Heritage Month.
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Last updated: Sept. 27, 2004.
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