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Which year did Canada apologize for the Chinese Head Tax?

The Canadian government formally apologized for the Chinese Head Tax in 2006, when Prime Minister Stephen Harper delivered an official apology in Parliament and

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Question: Which year did Canada apologize for the Chinese Head Tax?

Answer options:

  • 1988
  • 2002 ✅ 2006
  • 2015

Correct answer: 2006

Explanation: The Canadian government formally apologized for the Chinese Head Tax in 2006, when Prime Minister Stephen Harper delivered an official apology in Parliament and announced compensation for surviving taxpayers and their spouses. The year 1988 is incorrect because it marks the federal apology for the wartime internment of Japanese Canadians, while 2002 and 2015 do not correspond to this historical event. Under the Discover Canada guidelines, understanding Canada's recognition of past discriminatory policies is a key historical concept. This milestone is highly relevant for the exam as questions frequently test knowledge of citizenship milestones and human rights history.

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