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The Chinese Head Tax: Ministry of International Trade

Ministry of International Trade: An all-party apology over the Chinese head tax fell apart last March when news broke about a controversial ethnic outreach strategy, according to Times Colonist. But work has begun again on an new apology, with the Ministry of International Trade announcing it will host community forums to discuss the wording and delivery, as well as legacy efforts and VICTORIA - British Columbia's government is once again trying to correct some historical wrongs committed against the province's Chinese community. The strategy suggested formal apologies in the legislature to ethnic communities for historic wrongs could result in quick wins at the ballot box. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.