Justin Trudeau and Continuous Journey

immigration laws: The passengers were seeking to challenge existing immigration laws which refused entry to any Indians who had not arrived in Canada via a continuous journey from the home country — a nearly impossible feat at the time, according to Metro News. June 1914: Twenty passengers who had previously resided in Canada are allowed in, but the rest are required to stay on the ship. Here is a timeline of some events leading up to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau apology Wednesday:May 1914: The Japanese steam ship Komagata Maru anchors just outside Vancouver, B.C., with 376 passengers on board — all Indians who were at the time also British subjects. July 1914: After court hearings and clashes with authorities, the ship is finally escorted out of Canadian waters and sets sail for Calcutta, India. Others are arrested or go into hiding.2002: Alliance MP Gurmant Grewal presents a petition in the House of Commons calling on the Liberal government of the day to issue an apology.2006: Conservative Prime Minister Stephen Harper says he'll consult with Indo-Canadians to determine how to recognize the "sad moment" in Canadian history.2007: NDP put forward a motion calling on the government to apologize but it voted down by the Conservatives. September 1914: Police in India attempt to force the passengers onto trains for Punjab; a riot ensues and 19 people are killed. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.