Remembering the 100th anniversary of the Chinese Exclusion Act in Canada

Vaughan to stream the national event online and at City Hall
 

The City of Vaughan strives to foster a diverse, inclusive and equitable culture where all residents, employees, businesses and visitors are provided with accessible opportunities to engage and participate.

As part of this commitment, the City will host a livestream of the National Remembrance Event of the 100th anniversary of the Chinese Exclusion Act taking place in the Senate of Canada Chamber on Friday, June 23 at 3 p.m. You are invited to watch the livestream in the Vaughan Room at Vaughan City Hall (2141 Major Mackenzie Dr. W.) or from home through a link that will be available on the homepage of vaughan.ca before the session begins.

Hosting a livestream party

You are also encouraged to organize a livestream party and invite family and friends to watch the event with you. To register, visit chineseexclusioncentenary.ca/event/national-remembrance-event/.

The enactment of the Chinese Immigration Act of 1923, also known as the Chinese Exclusion Act, was a significant event in Canadian history that left a profound impact on the Chinese-Canadian community. It was legislation that severely restricted immigration from China, imposing a virtual ban on Chinese immigrants and reinforcing discriminatory policies. The year’s 100th anniversary provides an important opportunity to remember the injustices that were inflicted upon the Chinese-Canadian community.

Vaughan is home to diverse communities whose significant contributions to the cultural, economic and social fabric make the city what it is today.

This livestream event is an opportunity to recognize the longstanding relationship between Chinese Canadians and Indigenous Peoples in Canada, to enhance a sense of pride and belonging, and to take action against racism.

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